Guthrie City Zoning Code
PLAN REVIEW
§ 153.220 NEW DEVELOPMENTS.
New developments defined as: multi-family structures, developments using the planned unit development (PUD) or zero lot line (ZLL) provisions found in this chapter, and industrial or commercial developments of more than one-half acre shall be subject to a plan review. The plan review shall consist of a site plan and other exhibits as deemed necessary by the Planning Commission in order to gain full insight into the developer’s intent.
(Ord. 2013-2, passed 2-7-2013)
§ 153.221 REQUIRED EXHIBITS.
The following exhibits shall be prepared by design professionals, such as architects, landscape architects, surveyors and engineers and be submitted to the Planning Commission with the appropriate fee and application forms as established in the appendices following this chapter.
(A) Storm water management plans and flood safety and protection certification certified by a professional engineer or architect with three copies of the respective application and six copies of the design and construction of the storm water and flood safety plans, with all pertinent calculations (if applicable).
(B) A site plan of the proposed project (12 copies) which shows the following information:
(1) A map drawn to scale, preferably one inch equals 100 feet or one inch equals 50 feet;
(2) A written legal description;
(3) Existing topography and contour intervals not greater than five feet;
(4) Final grade contours with intervals not exceeding five feet;
(5) A vicinity map with existing streets;
(6) Proposed surface water drainage;
(7) Existing and proposed property lines;
(8) Parking and loading areas;
(9) Areas to be dedicated or reserved for parks, playgrounds and the like;
(10) Existing natural features;
(11) Location of existing and proposed utilities, water and sewer lines, (size), power lines and the like; and
(12) Location of proposed buildings with:
(a) Setback lines;
(b) Adequate security lighting;
(c) The required number of parking spaces;
(d) Trash and garbage containment with proposed buffer;
(e) Gross and net acreage;
(f) Lot sizes (dimensions and square footage);
(g) Building heights and stories;
(h) Building coverage for each lot;
(i) Existing and proposed landscaping; and
(j) Buffering elements which will provide a logical transition to adjoining, existing or permitted uses.
(Ord. 2013-2, passed 2-7-2013)
§ 153.222 PRELIMINARY REVIEW PROCESS.
(A) The preliminary review process is an investigatory period which precedes actual preparation of plans by the developer.
(B) The developer shall meet informally with the Planning Commission or its representative and present a general outline of the proposal. Included shall be (but not limited to) the following:
(1) Sketch plans and ideas regarding land use, street and lot arrangements and tentative lot sizes;
(2) Proposals regarding water supply, sewerage disposal, surface drainage and street improvements; and
(3) Other information as deemed necessary by the Planning Commission or its representative to determine the feasibility of the project.
(Ord. 2013-2, passed 2-7-2013)
§ 153.223 ACTUAL REVIEW OF SITE PLAN.
(A) Upon receipt of the required exhibits, the Planning Commission shall have 30 days to review the site plan and make the following decision:
(1) Approve the plan as submitted;
(2) Grant conditional approval and require the applicant to make changes in order to comply with this chapter; or
(3) Deny approval of the site plan as inappropriate with design standards established in this chapter.
(B) Deficiencies will be reported and given to the developer to address.
(Ord. 2013-2, passed 2-7-2013)
§ 153.224 FILING OF APPROVED SITE PLAN.
(A) Once the site plan is approved, the applicant is responsible for filing the plan and application with the County Court Clerk’s office in the name of the Planning Commission.
(B) Failure to file the site plan shall render the plan null and void.
(Ord. 2013-2, passed 2-7-2013)
Statutory reference:
Recording of plats, see KRS 100.329
§ 153.225 ISSUANCE OF ZONING/BUILDING PERMITS.
The site plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission or duly appointed representative before any permit is issued by the Zoning Inspector. Approval of the site plan shall be based on compliance with the criteria listed above and standards found within this document.
(Ord. 2013-2, passed 2-7-2013)
§ 153.226 PROJECT COMPLETION AND COMPLIANCE.
Upon completion of the project the design professional shall certify in writing that the project was built according to the site plan as approved by the Planning Commission. No certificate of occupancy will be issued until certification is received by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 2013-2, passed 2-7-2013)