Jefferson City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 12
88 SITE PLAN REVIEW
§ 12.88.010 Description and purpose.
The site plan review process is intended to:
A.
Guide future growth and development in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and other related ordinances;
B.
Provide an efficient process and framework to review development proposals;
C.
Ensure safe, functional, energy-efficient developments which are compatible with the natural and man-made environment;
D.
Resolve potential conflicts that may arise between proposed developments and adjacent uses;
E.
The site development review provisions are not intended to preclude uses that are permitted in the underlying zones.
(DC § 16.010; Ord. 582 § 5, 1998; Ord. 642 § 24, 2003)
§ 12.88.020 Procedure.
An application for a site plan review shall be processed as a written comment, Type A or Type B procedure, and shall be made by the owner of the subject property or authorized agent on a form prescribed by the city, and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee and evidence demonstrating compliance with the criteria noted below.
(DC § 16.020; Ord. 582 § 5, 1998; Ord. 728 § 1, 2023)
§ 12.88.030 Applicability of provisions.
§ 12.88.040 Applications and submittal requirements.
The following information shall be submitted as part of a complete application for site plan review:
A.
A completed application form;
B.
Names and addresses of all property owners within 100 feet of the subject property as reflected by the latest county assessor's records;
C.
One set of conceptual drawings, including floor plans and building elevations;
D.
A conceptual landscape plan (two copies) showing the type and location of proposed landscaping and screening;
E.
A site plan (10 copies) showing the following:
1.
Scale of drawing, and north arrow,
2.
Assessor's map and tax lot number and lot and block description or other legal description,
3.
Lot dimensions and total lot area,
4.
Location of all existing and proposed structures, including minimum distances from structures to lot lines,
5.
Percentage of the lot covered by all structures,
6.
Adjacent zoning designations and adjacent land uses including approximate location of buildings,
7.
Rights-of-way of abutting streets, whether public or private, and proposed driveways,
8.
Locations and dimensions of all easements and nature of easements,
9.
Natural drainage patterns,
10.
Location and dimensions of delivery and loading areas,
11.
Location and dimensions of parking and circulation areas,
12.
Location and dimensions of trash disposal areas,
13.
Location of proposed signs;
F.
Parcel map: Using a county assessor's map, show the area proposed for the site and property owners within 100 feet of the site.
(DC § 16.040; Ord. 582 § 5, 1998)
§ 12.88.050 Criteria.
The review of a site development plan shall be based upon consideration of the following: Conformance with the general development standards contained in the Development Code including:
A.
Streets;
B.
Off-street parking;
C.
Public facilities, including storm drainage, and utility lines and facilities;
D.
Signs;
E.
Site and landscaping design;
F.
Characteristics of adjoining and surrounding uses;
G.
Drainage and erosion control needs;
H.
Public health and safety;
I.
Traffic safety, internal circulation and parking;
J.
Provision for adequate noise and/or visual buffering from noncompatible uses;
K.
Retention of existing natural features on site;
L.
Problems that may arise due to development within potential hazard areas; and
M.
Connectivity of internal circulation to existing and proposed streets, bikeways and pedestrian facilities.
(DC § 16.050; Ord. 582 § 5, 1998)
§ 12.88.060 Expiration of approval.
A.
Site plan review approval shall be effective for a period of one year from the date of approval if substantial construction of the approved plan has not begun within the one-year period.
B.
Site plan review approval shall be voided immediately if construction on the site is a departure from the approved plan.
C.
The City Recorder shall, upon written request by the applicant and payment of the required fee, grant an extension of the approval for a period not to exceed six months provided that:
(DC § 16.060; Ord. 582 § 5, 1998)