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 either a Type I-A or Type I-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 of Section 12.88.050.
A.
Minor Site Plan Review. An application for the following developments subject to site plan review shall be processed under Type I-A procedure:
1.
The construction of a new accessory structure, less than 400 square feet in floor area, which is subservient to an existing nonresidential use; and
2.
Expansion of a building, except for low density residential structures, by less than 400 square feet or by less than 25% of the gross floor area, whichever is less.
B.
Major Site Plan Review. Any application for plan not described under subsection A above shall be processed under Type I-B procedure.
(DC § 16.020; Ord. 582 § 5, 1998; Ord. 728 § 1, 2023; Ord. 737, 1/22/2026)
§ 12.88.030 Applicability of provisions.
A.
Site plan review shall be applicable to:
1.
The construction of new buildings, except for low density residential structures, intended for uses listed as permitted uses in an underlying zone;
2.
Expansion of a building (other than a low density residential structures); and
3.
The establishment of a mobile food unit pod.
B.
Site plan review shall not be applicable to:
1.
Improvements on lands owned by the City made by City departments. This includes the construction of buildings for public or semi-public use.
2.
The construction or alteration of low density residential structures.
3.
The construction or alteration of accessory structures which are accessory to an existing low density residential structure.
C.
All of the provisions and regulations of the underlying zone shall apply unless modified by other sections of the Development Code.
(DC § 16.030; Ord. 582 § 5, 1998; Ord. 642 § 25, 2003; Ord. 737, 1/22/2026)
§ 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 subject to the approval period, exercise of approval requirements, and extension process as identified in Section 12.72.023.
B.
Site plan review approval shall be voided immediately if construction on the site is a departure from the approved plan.
(DC § 16.060; Ord. 582 § 5, 1998; Ord. 737, 1/22/2026)