Except as exempted in this chapter, a site plan approved by the planning and zoning commission or the zoning administrator shall be considered the primary condition for the establishment of any building, structure to be constructed on a development site in any zoning district, or use undertaken, constructed or planned in any zoning district. A use permit shall be required for all uses which are not exempted by the provisions of this chapter whether or not any construction is involved. When due to a change of plans or circumstances it becomes necessary to revise an approved site plan, a new site plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the planning and zoning commission or the zoning administrator.

The building official shall be authorized to review and approve site plans submitted in conjunction with the establishment of any building, structure or use involving improvements having a square footage of 250 feet or less. (Ord. 23-04 § 1, 2023; Ord. 06-10, 2006; prior code § 17-5-1)

Development meeting the following criteria shall be exempt from the requirement to submit a development site plan detailed elsewhere in this chapter:

A. Single-family residences and accessory buildings constructed in an approved subdivision in an R-1, R-2, R-3, VLDR, LDR, MDR or HDR zoning district. These developments shall be handled with a site plan submitted to the building official in conjunction with the building permit application.

B. Mobile home residences and accessory buildings placed on lots in established mobile home parks. These developments shall be handled with a site plan submitted to the building official in conjunction with the building permit application.

C. Multi-family residences consisting of less than five units per lot. These developments shall be handled with a site plan submitted to the building official in conjunction with the building permit application.

D. When determined by the town, modifications to an existing structure. (Ord. 23-04 § 2, 2023; Ord. 06-10, 2006; prior code § 17-5-1)

Proposed developments or uses not specifically exempted in Section 18.25.020 are required to submit a site plan for approval prior to issuance of any building permits. Site plans must meet the minimum site criteria, as applicable, as outlined in this chapter. The number of copies of the site plan documents submitted shall be indicated on the application form.

A. Site Plan. Provide a site drawing, scaled at an approximate size (generally 20 – 30 scale is appropriate) providing the following information (multiple sheets may be required):

1. A vicinity map showing lot location and major cross streets.

2. A legend.

3. A north arrow.

4. Current zoning of the site and of all adjacent properties.

5. Grading plan that includes:

a. Topography.

b. Contour lines for existing and proposed elevations at one-foot intervals.

c. Existing and proposed drainage flows (indicated with flow arrows).

d. Finished floor elevations.

e. All slopes identified using percentages.

f. All depressed and mounded areas identified with general contour lines and/or proposed elevations.

g. Any areas to be used for stormwater detention.

6. A legal description of the site.

7. All property lines.

8. Building setbacks as required by Zoning Code per zoning district.

9. Buffering and screening as required by Zoning Code.

10. The location of all existing and proposed structures, including distances from all structures to all lot lines.

11. Dimensions of all buildings.

12. Percentage breakdown of the site covered by structures, paving, and landscaping/pervious surfaces.

13. Right-of-way dimensions of all abutting streets, whether public or private, and access to the site.

14. Parking, circulation and lighting as required by the Zoning Code.

15. Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility as required by ADAAG.

16. Locations of all existing and proposed access points.

17. Locations, dimensions, and descriptions of all existing or proposed easements.

18. Outdoor recreation and amenity areas, as applicable.

19. Services areas such as mail, delivery and loading zones.

20. Trash disposal method and location. Include the dumpster enclosure detail if applicable.

21. Utility tie-ins including existing utilities adjacent to the property.

22. Location of the nearest existing and future fire hydrants.

23. Sidewalks, building entrances and open spaces.

24. Landscaping and irrigation design as required by Zoning Code.

25. Proposed free-standing sign locations.

26. Any other information the town may deem necessary.

B. Building Elevation Drawings. Provide elevations of all principal and accessory buildings. The drawings need to indicate how rooftop mechanical equipment is to be screened.

C. Exterior Lighting. Provide a luminaire schedule for any proposed exterior lighting as required by Zoning Code.

D. Geotechnical Report. Provide a report, as determined by the town, for all new building developments.

E. Hydrology Report. Provide a site hydrology report prepared by an Arizona registered civil engineer.

F. Proof of Ownership and/or Proof of Agency. Provide a title report issued not more than 30 days prior to the date of the site plan submittal. In addition, the following is required:

1. If the land is owned by a corporation, a corporate resolution is required designating an individual to act as the agent.

2. If the land is owned by a partnership, a written document is required, signed by all partners, designating an individual to act as the agent.

3. If the land is owned by an individual, a written document is required, signed by the owner designating an individual to act as the agent.

G. Development Phasing. For any development proposed to be constructed in phases, the developer must first submit a master plan for the entire site and project for approval, and then submit a site plan for the individual pads.

H. Any other information the town may deem necessary. (Ord. 23-04 § 3, 2023)

A. The application and submittal documents shall be submitted to the town for distribution to all applicable town departments and utility companies, as applicable, for their reviews.

B. After staff completes the review, comments will be sent to the applicant. The applicant will be required to revise and resubmit the required documents.

C. All final site plans will then be reviewed by the planning and zoning commission for final approval. The commission shall determine approval based on consideration of all application code requirements. Any aggrieved person may appeal the commission’s decision to the town board of adjustment.

D. After final approval, the applicant shall submit two plan sets of documents for stamped approval and an electronic copy of the stamped approved plans. (Ord. 23-04 § 4, 2023)

A. In the absence of an active planning and zoning commission, the town zoning administrator may conduct an administrative review and approval process as outlined below. No fee shall apply for this administrative review. The alternative administrative review and approval process may also be used for developments that meet the following criteria (even with an active planning and zoning commission):

1. Construction of a building addition that does not exceed 2,500 square feet and limited to a one-time increase.

2. Construction of new accessory buildings.

3. Construction of new impervious surface that does not exceed 10 percent of the existing impervious surface or 5,000 square feet, whichever is less, and is limited to a one-time increase.

4. When the existing site meets the minimum parking requirements as noted in the Zoning Code.

B. Submittal Process. The administrative site plan submittals shall consist of the following information, as applicable:

1. The administrative site plan application form.

2. A site drawing, scaled at an appropriate size (generally 20 – 30 sale is appropriate), providing the following information:

a. All property lines.

b. Building setbacks as required by Zoning Code per zoning district.

c. Current zoning of the site and all adjacent properties.

d. Dimensions of all current and proposed buildings.

e. Parking and circulation as required by Zoning Code.

f. Buffering and landscaping as required by Zoning Code.

g. Utility tie-ins including existing utilities adjacent to the site.

h. Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility as required by ADAAG.

i. Location of all existing and proposed access points as required by Zoning Code.

j. Location, dimensions, and descriptions of all existing or proposed easements.

k. Drainage patterns on the site indicated with flow arrows.

l. Location of all adjacent rights-of-way and existing public improvements.

m. Public improvements, if any proposed.

n. Any other information the town may deem necessary.

3. A luminaire schedule for any new proposed exterior lighting as required by Zoning Code.

4. Proof of ownership and/or proof of agency.

5. Any other information the town may deem necessary.

C. Application Process.

1. The application and supplemental information shall be distributed to all applicable town departments and utility companies for their reviews and approvals.

2. After staff has completed their review, comments will be sent to the applicant. The applicant shall be required to review and submit new plans.

3. Zoning administrator to grant the final approval. Conditions may be applied.

4. After final approval, the application shall submit two plan sets of documents for stamped approval and an electronic copy of the stamped approved plans. (Ord. 23-04 § 5, 2023; Ord. 06-10, 2006; prior code § 17-5-3)

Final site plan approval is valid for one year from date of approval.

A. Final site plan approval may be extended one time by the zoning administrator for six months from the expiration date of the original approval upon written request from the developer, 30 days prior to the expiration of the original approval.

B. A project that has not started construction and has not been issued a building permit 18 months after final approval shall be required to revise the site plan to meet any new development/zoning code requirements.

C. A project that has started construction, and is making substantial progress, as determined by the town, within the 18-month validity period, shall be considered vested and not required to meet new development/zoning requirements. (Ord. 23-04 § 6, 2023; Ord. 06-10, 2006; prior code § 17-5-4)