The regulations of this chapter shall be consistent with and implement the town's comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan has been adopted pursuant to F.S. ch. 163, pt. II, (the Act), and has been determined to be in compliance with the Act. Amendments to the plan shall conform to the requirements of the Act, as it may be amended from time to time.

(Code 1992, § 27-326; Ord. No. 10-88, § 400.3.A, 3-1-1988; Ord. No. 6-92, § 6, 4-20-1993)

Amendments to the town's comprehensive plan shall be reviewed and recommended for adoption by the planning and zoning commission, sitting as the local planning agency. The plan or any of its elements or portions thereof may be amended in whole or in part, as necessary. Following consideration by the local planning agency, its recommendations, if any, shall be considered and acted upon by the town council.

(Code 1992, § 27-327; Ord. No. 6-92, § 6, 4-20-1993)

At least once each year or as otherwise required by general law, the comprehensive plan shall be reviewed by the planning and zoning commission, sitting as the local planning agency, and by the town council to consider whether any amendments to any element or portion of the plan are necessary. Such amendments shall be in accordance with F.S. § 163.3184.

(Code 1992, § 27-328; Ord. No. 10-88, § 400.3.E, 3-1-1988; Ord. No. 6-92, § 6, 4-20-1993)

Applications for changes to the comprehensive land use plan shall conform to the application requirements in Table 1 in section 27-267, regarding application requirements.

(Code 1992, § 27-329; Ord. No. 10-88, § 402.3.H, 3-1-1988; Ord. No. 6-92, § 6, 4-20-1993)

In order to ensure that development in all zoning districts complies with these land development regulations, a site plan or other suitable development plan shall be submitted, prior to the development of the site, for review and approval by the town, in conformance with the regulations in this division.

(Code 1992, § 27-351; Ord. No. 10-88, § 402.3.G.1, 3-1-1988; Ord. No. 6-92, § 6, 4-20-1993)

(a)

As defined in section 27-1, small-scale development is all residential development of 20 units or less, all new subdivisions of 20 lots or less, and all nonresidential development on two acres or less.

(b)

All applications for a small-scale development, infill, minor site plans amendments, administrative Small-Scale Planned Unit Development District (SSPUD) or a use by right shall only be subject to administrative review and approval by the planning and zoning department. Properties located within the U.S. Highway One/Intracoastal Waterway Corridor, as depicted on the future land use map, shall not be eligible for administrative review, except for minor site plan amendments.

(c)

An application for a small-scale development, infill, minor site plans amendments, and administrative Small-Scale Planned Unit Development Districts (SSPUD) or for a use by right shall be submitted to the department of planning and zoning. The department of planning and zoning shall provide copies of the proposed development plan to the directors of the departments of utilities, engineering, parks and public works, and buildings.

(d)

A building permit shall not be issued until the application has been approved by the town. When only administrative approval is required, a written approval letter shall be rendered by the director of planning and zoning.

(e)

A site plan application for a development shall include the information listed below, in addition to the application requirements for a site plan review application listed in Table 1 of section 27-267. The town may require additional information to facilitate its review of an application.

(1)

A site plan. If the plan requires more than one sheet, a key diagram showing relative location of the several sections shall be drawn on each sheet. A site plan shall include the following:

a.

Location map and size of the site.

b.

The property owner's interest in the land proposed for development or redevelopment, with information showing all legal and equitable ownership of the land.

c.

Existing public streets, easements or other reservations of land within the proposed site.

d.

The approximate location of all existing structures on the site, as well as those on adjacent properties within 100 feet of the outside boundaries of the site.

e.

The use and approximate dimensions and location of all proposed buildings and other structures.

f.

All existing and proposed means of vehicular access to and from the site, and the location and width of proposed streets, walkways and off-street parking facilities for the various buildings and uses.

g.

Plans for disposing of sanitary waste, stormwater, solid waste and for providing public water facilities, emergency services and other public improvements, as may be required by the development.

(2)

A landscape plan.

(3)

An environmental assessment study pertaining to the existing vegetation and wildlife per section 26-36(5)(b), if required by the director of planning and zoning based upon the environmental character of the subject property.

(4)

Typical exterior elevations or schematic illustrations.

(Code 1992, § 27-352; Ord. No. 10-88, § 402.3.G.2, 3-1-1988; Ord. No. 6-92, § 6, 4-20-1993; Ord. No. 16-98, § 3, 5-19-1998; Ord. No. 38-10, § 5, 12-21-2010)

(a)

As defined in section 27-1, large-scale development is all residential development of greater than 20 units or new subdivisions of more than 20 lots, and all nonresidential, multi-use or multi-building developments on more than two acres.

(b)

All large-scale development applications shall be reviewed by the planning and zoning commission and considered for approval by the town council.

(c)

An application for a site plan review for large-scale development shall include the information listed below, in addition to the application requirements for a site plan review application listed in Table 1 in section 27-267. Town council action may require a site plan to include additional information.

(1)

A site plan. If the site plan requires more than one sheet, a key diagram showing the relative location of the several sections shall be drawn on each sheet. The site plan shall include the information listed below.

a.

The location, size and topography of the site in relation to the landowner's interest in the land proposed to be developed, with information showing all legal and equitable ownership of land. Existing topography of the site shall be shown by spot elevations or contours with intervals of one foot or less extending 50 feet beyond the tract.

b.

Location of wooded areas and existing or proposed water bodies.

c.

Existing public streets, easements or other reservations of land within the proposed site.

d.

The approximate location of all existing structures on the site, as well as those on adjacent properties within 100 feet of the outside boundaries of the site.

e.

The use and approximate dimensions and location of all proposed buildings and other structures.

f.

All existing and proposed means of vehicular access to and from the site, and the location and width of proposed streets, walkways and off-street parking facilities for the various buildings and uses.

g.

A traffic impact analysis or traffic impact statement, if requested by the town.

h.

Plans for disposing of sanitary waste, stormwater, solid waste and for providing public water facilities, emergency services and other public improvements, as may be required to serve the development, with preliminary feasibility studies prepared and sealed by a professional engineer registered in the state.

i.

A statement by the applicant indicating the major planning assumptions and objectives of the development project, including, but not limited to, those listed below.

1.

Projected population.

2.

Proposed ownership and form of organization to maintain common open space facilities.

3.

Proposed density and land use for each parcel within the project.

j.

The location and size of open space areas, common areas and recreation areas, and the form of organization proposed to own and maintain such areas.

k.

When an applicant wishes to develop the project in incremental stages, a site plan indicating proposed ultimate development shall be presented for approval of the entire parcel. Proposed development phases shall be numbered in sequence and shall indicate the projected schedule of development over a period of years. This schedule must be updated annually on or before the anniversary of its approval, until the entire development is completed. The schedule update shall be submitted in writing to the director.

l.

Proposed fencing, screening, landscaping and security lighting.

m.

Proposed location and number of parking and loading spaces.

n.

Proposed location, size and type of permanent outdoor signs.

(2)

A landscape plan.

(3)

An environmental assessment stud, if required by the director based upon the environmental character of the property.

(4)

Typical exterior elevations or schematic illustrations.

(Code 1992, § 27-353; Ord. No. 10-88, § 402.3.G.3, 3-1-1988; Ord. No. 6-92, § 6, 4-20-1993)