It is the intent of this chapter to promote orderly and sound development standards as they apply to the town. These site development standards are intended to enhance and protect the area's natural as well as manmade environments.

(Ord. 10-08 §2, 2010)

(a)

Site development regulations shall apply to all new or changes in uses, buildings or structures or additions thereto or major alterations to exteriors of buildings, including changes to color schemes and materials approved as part of a previous site plan submittal, within the town to which at least one (1) of the following applies:

(1)

All uses located within the following zone districts:

a.

Business district (B).

b.

Commercial one district (C-1).

c.

Commercial two district (C-2).

d.

Industrial one district (I-1).

e.

Industrial two district (I-2).

f.

Industrial three district (I-3).

g.

Residential two district (R-2).

h.

Residential trailer district (R-T) except for accessory uses and mobile homes in approved and completed mobile home parks.

(2)

All uses allowed in the PD district, with the exception of those uses relating to single-family detached development.

(3)

Uses which are located or to be located within any other zone district which are specifically made subject to this section by the town council.

(4)

Uses which are located or to be located on property within any other zone district, and the owner or developer of the property requests an application of these site plan requirements.

(b)

No site plan will be approved prior to the platting or, if necessary, replatting of the subject property. A final plat, minor development plat, or replat may be submitted simultaneously with the proposed site plan upon approval of the town manager. In such cases, approval of the site plan application may be made conditional upon the final approval of the subdivision plat by the town council.

(c)

No building permit for any use described in subsection (a) above shall be issued for the construction of any new building, structure or improvement to the site or any addition or alteration to the structure or site, including exterior materials or colors, without first obtaining the approval of a site plan for the proposed use.

(d)

No building construction, parking lot construction or other site improvements will be allowed, unless specifically provided for by the town council, without first obtaining approval of a site plan and appropriate permits for the proposed use.

(e)

No certificate of occupancy will be issued until all improvements approved as part of the site plan have been completed.

(f)

The site development standards outlined by this section apply throughout the zone districts and uses outlined in subsection (a) above. These standards are in addition to any other development or design standards which may otherwise be applicable to a particular property or specific area within the town. In the case of any perceived conflict among applicable development standards, the more restrictive standard will apply.

(g)

The town may require necessary on-site or off-site public improvements to be constructed and dedicated to the town as a condition of site plan approval. Required public improvements shall be subject to security and warranty requirements as required of improvements associated with subdivision development. Any such improvements shall be reasonably related to the proposed use and may include, but not be limited to, street widening, acceleration/deceleration lanes, access control devices, traffic signals, water and sewer lines, pedestrian/bicycle trails or other related improvements.

(Ord. 10-08 §2, 2010)

(Ord. No. 16-11, §§ 1, 4, 12-7-16)

(a)

Each application for site plan approval shall be accompanied by a complete set of application documents. Applicants that submit amendments to approved site plans shall be required to submit the same number of properly prepared site plan drawings as required for the application, elevations or landscape plans that clearly depict the proposed amendments.

(b)

Submittal requirements: The applicant shall be required to submit to the town the information listed below:

(1)

Completed development application form and the appropriate deposits.

(2)

Two (2) 24" x 36" paper copies and one (1) 11" x 17" paper copy of the site plan and all required accompanying plan sheets, prepared in accordance with site plan exhibit requirements listed below.

(3)

A narrative, as described below, summarizing the proposal and the contents of the application package.

(4)

Proof of ownership in the form of a copy of the warranty deed, and title commitment current within thirty (30) days of submittal.

(5)

A disclosure letter, explaining whether the applicant is the property owner, or by what authority the applicant is representing the owner.

(6)

Drainage plan as specified below, if not already approved as part of a subdivision.

(7)

Landscape plan as specified below.

(8)

Building elevations to include rooftop mechanical structures.

(9)

One (1) 24" x 36" colored typical building elevation of all sides, including screening of rooftop mechanical equipment.

(10)

One (1) set of color and materials boards, (as appropriate of suitable size for presentation to the commission) containing materials, colors, specifications, manufacturers' names and product numbers.

(11)

Drawing(s) depicting in plan view and elevations all proposed signage for the site, noting any deviation from the standards contained in article 8 of this chapter.

(12)

A Utility Service Plan, prepared by a qualified professional, estimating the demand for water and sanitary sewer services for each proposed building. The Utility Service Plan shall include the following analyses:

a.

Peak hour, peak day and peak year water demand.

b.

Hydraulic wastewater demand.

c.

Wastewater average biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS).

(13)

Any additional information as may be determined to be necessary by the town.

Failure to submit all required documentation will result in a delayed application. Additional information may be requested after the formal application is received.

(c)

Submittal standards.

(1)

Site plan exhibit. The proposed site plan shall be prepared by qualified professionals (architect, planner, land planner or engineer) and drawn on one (1) or more sheets measuring 24" x 36" with a minimum scale of one inch equals fifty feet (1" = 50'). Each site plan will be signed by the owner and shall contain the following information:

a.

Date of preparation.

b.

North arrow with written and graphic scale.

c.

Vicinity map showing the relationship of the site to the surrounding area within one-half (½) mile radius.

d.

Listings of the gross, lot and net acreage of each proposed use, all existing and proposed buildings, and the total number of dwelling units and/or the number of buildings and gross floor area.

e.

The existing grading and drainage information on the site drawn at five-foot intervals and related to United States Geological Survey (USGS) datum, as well as finished grades and contours proposed by the applicant.

f.

The size and location of all existing and proposed public and private utility and emergency easements or other rights-of-way.

g.

The building envelope, size, setback dimensions and height of all proposed structures and all existing structures which are to be retained on the site.

h.

Location, dimensions and names of adjacent streets, and proposed internal streets showing center line radii and curb return radii.

i.

The location and dimensions of bike/pedestrian paths and walkways shall be shown.

j.

The location, dimensions and number of bicycle storage spaces or facilities.

k.

Listings of the number of all parking stalls as well as indicating the number of compact car and accessible spaces.

l.

The proposed layout of the parking lot, including location and dimensions of parking spaces, curb islands, internal planter strips, maneuvering aisles and access driveways with indication of direction of travel.

m.

Location of all exterior lighting, signage and fencing used to divide properties and to screen mechanical equipment and trash receptacles. Specifications on exterior lighting fixtures. All trash receptacles shall be screened by a solid fence surrounding at least three (3) sides of the container.

n.

Existing specific physical features on the site, including drainageways, lakes, buildings and structures with indication as to which are to be retained.

o.

Adjacent properties and their physical features within fifty (50) feet of the property line shall be identified, including locations of adjacent structures.

p.

The location and dimensions of landscaped areas, location and names of all plant material and groundcover and the location of other pertinent landscape features. Irrigation system plans and specifications.

q.

Location of all existing and proposed recreational amenities such as open play areas, swimming pools, tennis courts, tot lots and similar facilities.

r.

Location and specifications for all proposed fire hydrants and other fire protection facilities, as approved by the fire district.

s.

Location and specifications for all freestanding signs.

(2)

Other information which shall be required, but need not be shown on the site plan maps includes:

a.

An accompanying subdivision, resubdivision or replat application, or, if the site is located within an existing recorded plat and does not require resubdivision, a legal description referencing lot, block and subdivision name.

b.

A copy of the executed covenants (when applicable).

c.

A copy of the approved development guide and plan required by the PD district (when applicable).

d.

Any reasonable information not covered above to aid in the review by the town. Such items include traffic studies, soil information, etc.

(3)

Site plan narrative. The applicant shall submit a narrative which includes the following information:

a.

Applicant's name.

b.

Description of the general proposal.

c.

Present zoning.

d.

General development schedule and phasing plan when the project is not constructed at one (1) time.

(4)

Reserved.

(5)

Drainage plan. Each application for site plan approval shall be accompanied by a drainage plan if a final drainage plan as part of a subdivision has not been approved. the two (2) copies of the proposed drainage plan, prepared by a professional engineer, shall be submitted with the site plan submittal and then forwarded to the office of the town engineer. Review of the drainage plan will be simultaneous with that of the site plan.

(6)

Each application for a site plan approval shall be accompanied by a landscape plan prepared by a qualified professional and drawn on one (1) sheet measuring 24" x 36" with a minimum scale of one inch equals fifty feet (1" = 50'). Larger scales are encouraged to effectively portray the landscape plan. The landscape plan shall contain the following information:

a.

Date of preparation.

b.

Scale and north arrow.

c.

Building footprint.

d.

Parking lots.

e.

Location, quantity and size of landscape materials. The location of all landscape materials shall be shown on the plan, accompanied by a chart showing the quantity planted, mature size and years to maturity and common names of the plant materials.

f.

A calculation of the percentage of the site that is landscaped.

(7)

Architectural renderings (building elevations). Unless waived by the town, each request for site plan approval shall be accompanied by a set of architectural renderings of the proposed buildings or structures sufficient to represent the proposed building architecture. One (1) rendering, drawn on twenty-four-by-thirty-six-inch paper, must be submitted with the application. These renderings shall include front, rear and side elevations accurately depicting the finished building or structure on the site. Perspective renderings showing the building in one (1) or more oblique angles, scale models, photographs or similar structures, or other similar techniques may be acceptable. In addition to this submittal, the following information shall be specified on the plan sheets:

a.

All exterior surfacing materials and colors.

b.

Outdoor lighting, furnishings and architectural accents.

c.

Any proposed signage for the site and its placement in relationship to the building or structure.

(Ord. 10-08 §2, 2010)

(a)

The site plan submittal, narrative, application form and deposit and accompanying information shall be submitted to the town clerk.

(b)

The town will review the submittal package and advise the applicant of any deficiency found in the application. Once the application is found to be complete, the review procedure shall begin.

(c)

The town will review complete applications and comment on the technical merits of the submittal. This review includes setbacks, building heights, parking, drainage and landscaping.

(d)

Drainage plans will be forwarded by the town to the town engineer for review.

(e)

The town will contact the applicant, if necessary, to discuss any modifications that may be required.

(f)

After town review is completed, staff shall prepare a recommendation to the planning commission. This recommendation shall be made available to the applicant.

(g)

After town review is completed, the staff shall schedule a meeting before the planning commission to consider the application and accompanying report during a regularly scheduled meeting. The applicant must post the land on which the site plan is proposed and provide notice to owners of neighboring properties. Posting and notice to neighbors shall be in accordance with section 16-102, except that the sign shall state "Public Meeting."

(h)

The planning commission shall at the public meeting carefully consider the application as presented by the applicant, the town's staff report and any public opinion expressed during the meeting.

(i)

The planning commission shall then consider the application and prepare a recommendation to the town council for approval, denial, continuance for additional information or approval subject to specific conditions.

(j)

The application shall then be forwarded to the town council for their review and decision. The town clerk shall, without unreasonable delay, schedule the application for consideration by the town council. The town council, after a review of the record created before the planning commission, may approve, approve with conditions or deny the application.

(jj)

Within thirty (30) days of approval of the site plan by the town council, the applicant shall submit to the town for recording with the county clerk and recorder two (2) 24" x 36" Mylar originals as approved by the town council, signed by the owner, and one (1) electronic copy in a format approved by the town of the entire set of approved site plan sheets and the security for public improvements, if any. Failure to submit such signed originals within thirty (30) days shall void the town's approval, unless stated otherwise in the approval. Without undue delay, the town manager shall obtain the signatures required of town representatives on the site plan and record the site plan with the county clerk and recorder. The town manager may grant no more than one (1) extension of time, of no more than thirty (30) days, upon a written request by the applicant for good cause being shown.

(k)

If and when the application is approved or conditions for approval have been met, and the final, signed site plan has been received and recorded with the county clerk and recorder, a building permit may be reviewed and then issued upon the request of the applicant and approval by the building official.

(l)

The certificate of occupancy will be issued, provided that:

(1)

Landscaping requirements have been met by the applicant.

(2)

Grading and drainage improvements have been completed, as approved by the town engineer.

(3)

Parking lots are completed according to the approved site plan.

(4)

Sufficient fire flows and fire protection facilities are completed and accepted by the fire district.

(5)

Any other requirements made by the town's building officials, utilities or other agencies are satisfied.

(Ord. 10-08 §2, 2010)

(Ord. No. 16-11, §§ 1, 4, 12-7-16)