A building permit shall not be issued until a site plan or sketch plan has been approved, a Land Use Permit has been issued, all fees have been paid, and a suitable escrow deposit has been placed to cover costs for review and inspection.

A change of use of an existing building shall require full site plan or sketch plan review if any of the following conditions apply:

1.

There is no approved site plan on file at the Township.

2.

The site plan on file was approved prior to July 9, 1986.

3.

The property description has changed due to addition or division of any real property from the subject parcel.

4.

The proposed use would result in a greater parking requirement than the use specified on the approved site plan.

5.

There has been a significant change in the road right-of-way such as widening of alteration of traffic controls at the nearest intersection.

6.

There is a documented drainage issue on the site.

Each project will be subject to the appropriate review process as set forth in Table 5.1, depending upon the scale and complexity of the proposal. For circumstances not specifically covered in Table 5.1, Eligible Uses and Required Review Process, the Zoning Administrator has the authority to determine the process that will be followed and may refer the application to the Township's Planning Commission, Planning Consultants, Engineers or other Consultants for review and recommendation. Proposals will be reviewed under one of the following processes:

A.

Full site plan. A full site plan is the most detailed process, typically required for all new developments and major expansions. This process will not apply to individual single family homes and accessory structures. Site plans will be reviewed for approval by the Planning Commission.

B.

Sketch plan. The sketch plan process is appropriate for small-scale projects such as change of use of an existing building. The plans may be less detailed than full site plans, provided sufficient detail allows for review for compliance with applicable standards. Sketch plans will be reviewed for approval by the approving body as identified in Table 5.1.

C.

Administrative review. Administrative review is reserved for new projects and minor changes subject to Table 5.1, Eligible Uses and Required Review Process. Projects eligible for administrative review shall be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator. Submittal requirements will be based on the nature of the intended use. The Zoning Administrator may refer any application to the Township's Planning Commission, Planning Consultant, Engineer or other Consultants for review and recommendation when it is unclear as to the review process.

D.

Land Use Permits. Single family dwellings, accessory structures and uses shall require a land use permit in accordance with Section 3.05, Land Use Permits.

TABLE 5.1. ELIGIBLE USES AND REQUIRED REVIEW PROCESS

(Ord. No. Z-010, § 2, 10-11-2017; Ord. No. Z-030, § 3, 1-8-2024)