A development plan, including a preliminary and final site plan, shall be required for all multiple-family and nonresidential projects prior to the issuance of a building permit. The purpose of the development plan and site plans is to allow the zoning administrator to determine if the proposed development conforms to the requirements of this ordinance. The review of preliminary and final site plans will be carried out by the zoning administrator and, if required, referred for final review and/or interpretation to the plan commission. A minimum of three copies of all development plans shall be submitted to the zoning administrator for review purposes.

(Ord. No. 958, 2-10-98)

A.

Preliminary plan review: An applicant shall submit to the zoning administrator a sketch of the proposed project for a preliminary review. The requirements for this sketch are minimal but should show approximate scale and sufficient information concerning the size and dimensions of the property proposed for development, the location of buildings, driveways and other physical features proposed for development on the property, proposed uses of buildings and grounds, access to streets (or roads) and any other information necessary for the zoning administrator to determine if the proposal meets the requirements of the zoning ordinance.

After reviewing the sketch plan with the applicant, the zoning administrator shall suggest any changes in the proposal deemed necessary in order to comply with the provisions of the zoning ordinance and, if applicable, the subdivision regulations of the City of Knox.

B.

Final plan review: The applicant, upon completion of the review required in section 1, shall prepare and submit proper plans of the project to the zoning administrator. Development plans shall be drawn to scale and shall show:

1.

Location of main and accessory buildings;

2.

Location of yards, driveways, sidewalks, parking areas, and other site improvements;

3.

Proposed water and sewer facilities approved and signed by the City of Knox department heads, and storm drainage facilities approved and signed by a licensed engineer;

4.

Surrounding streets and nearby buildings;

5.

Proposed building plans.

(Ord. No. 958, 2-10-98)

The zoning administrator shall review the plan and determine if the plan submitted conforms to the terms of this ordinance and, if applicable, the subdivision ordinance. If the zoning administrator finds the plan in conformance with the terms of the ordinances, the zoning administrator shall approve the plan by affixing the date and signature on each copy of drawing submitted. The zoning administrator shall attach the other two copies to the report to the plan commission with a report of findings concerning each approval issued. Should a plan not conform to the provisions of the ordinance, the zoning administrator shall schedule a review by the plan commission. Plan commission findings and comments shall be transmitted to the applicant with the statement of approval or rejection.

After approval of the site plan by the by zoning administrator and plan commission, one copy of the plan containing signatures indicating approval by the zoning administrator and plan commission shall be retained as a permanent file copy and the other copy shall be returned to the applicant.

(Ord. No. 958, 2-10-98)