7-2.1   PLANNING BOARD AND ELECTED BODY REVIEW

The provisions of Section B.7 apply to site plans required to be submitted for review and recommendation or approval by the Planning Board and/or the Elected Body, as identified in Section B.6. Site plan and application requirements for other approvals or permits are determined by the Zoning Officer.

7-2.2   SITE PLAN APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR PERMIT

No building permit shall be issued on a lot until the site plan requirements of the Section B.7. are met.

(A)

Concept Plan and Consultation Meeting. .....Prior to the submittal of a site plan in the development process, which may include but not be limited to Rezoning, Planning Board Review, Special Use Permit, Building Expansion, Demolition, and Major/Minor Subdivision, the developer or representative shall attend a pre-application conference with Planning Staff concerning the proposed plan of development. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and assess constraints, opportunities and potential approaches to site design prior to the commencement of formal engineering design. At this pre-application meeting, the developer or representative shall submit a sketch plan giving general information on site layout, storm water control, traffic circulation and access, and utilities for tentative review, comments and recommendations by Planning Staff.

(UDO L-149, § 3, 3-12-15)

7-2.3   USES AND ACTIVITIES REQUIRING SITE PLANS

A site plan shall be submitted in conjunction with the following:

(A)

Site Specific Development Plans .....Site specific development plans pursuant to establishing vested rights, as identified in Section B.1-5.2(B)(2)(a);

(B)

Uses Requiring Review or Permit .....Uses identified in Table B.2.6 which require:

(1)

Planning Board Review;

(2)

Special Use Permit from the Board of Adjustment; or,

(3)

Special Use Permit from the Elected Body.

(C)

Request for Conditional District Zoning .....Request for conditional district zoning pursuant to Section B.6-2.2, including:

(1)

One-phase requests; and,

(2)

Two-phase requests, including the first phase site plan submittal and the second phase final development plan.

(D)

Uses in Certain Districts .....Any use requested within the YR, NO, NB, NSB, C, MU-C, NCO, TO, H, and HO zoning districts;

(E)

Older Neighborhoods .....Any use requested under the Supplementary Standards for Older Neighborhoods of Section B.3-8.

(F)

Nonresidential Development Standards .....All nonresidential (excluding agriculture uses) within the municipal boundary of Lewisville.

(UDO L-164, § 2, 7-8-21)

7-3.1   NUMBER REQUIRED

Twenty-five (25) copies of the site plan shall be provided. The copies shall be folded to nine-inch by twelve-inch page size with the title block showing. In lieu of multiple copies, an electronic version in a format readable by appropriate Town staff may be submitted. Two (2) physical copies, at a minimum, shall be provided.

(UDO L-149, § 4, 3-12-15)

7-3.2   SCALE

All site plans shall be submitted at the appropriate scale as follows:

(A)

Site plans for developments less than twenty-five (25) acres shall be submitted at a scale no smaller than one inch represents fifty (50) feet (1" to 50').

(B)

Site plans for developments twenty-five (25) or more acres shall be submitted at a scale no smaller than one inch represents one hundred (100) feet (1" to 100').

(C)

Site plans for very large developments may be submitted at a scale of one inch represents two hundred (200) feet (1" to 200') with approval of Planning Staff.

7-3.3   LOCATION MAP

A location map at a scale of not smaller than one inch represents two thousand (2,000) feet (1" to 2,000') shall be included on the site plan. The location map shall contain a north arrow and shall show the intersection of at least two (2) public streets nearest to the property.

7-3.4   TITLE BLOCK

A title block shall appear in the lower right hand corner of the site plan, showing:

(A)

The development name;

(B)

The name and address of the owner and petitioner;

(C)

The name and address of the architect, land planner, landscape architect, engineer or surveyor who prepared the map, and his/her registration seal, except that only the name and address of the site plan preparer is required for applications for a single manufactured home on one and one-half acres or less;

(D)

The date the survey was made, if applicable, except that a survey is not required for the first phase site plan submittal of a two-phase conditional district zoning petition; and,

(E)

The scale, date and north arrow.

(UDO L-164, § 2, 7-8-21)

7-3.5   PROPERTY BOUNDARIES

The boundaries of the property, including bearings and distances, shall be shown on the site plan.

7-3.6   ADJACENT PROPERTY

The location, ownership, and zoning of adjacent property shall be shown on the site plan.

7-3.7   TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS

A Traffic Impact Analysis is required in accordance with the Appendix labeled Traffic Impact Study Standards.

7-4.1   FORM 1 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Applications for conditional district rezonings other than a single manufactured home on one and one-half acres or less; final development plans for the second phase of two-phase conditional district rezoning, including uses in MU-C; special use permits issued by the Elected Body and the Board of Adjustment which require Planning Board Review; uses requiring site plan review by the Planning Board; and users in the NSB and C Districts shall contain the following information:

(A)

Legend .....Legend (on right hand side of map) indicating:

(1)

If petition is for residential zoning - maximum number of dwelling units by type and density;

(2)

If nonresidential petition, type of use(s) and proposed maximum square footage of land and building in nonresidential uses;

(3)

Total acreage;

(4)

Approximate percent of building coverage to land;

(5)

Approximate percent of paved or graveled surface to land;

(6)

Approximate percent of open space to land;

(7)

Acreage in common open area used for active recreational uses, indicating purposes and uses (common open space as computed shall not include streets, drives, parking or loading areas); and,

(8)

Total number of parking spaces, and information necessary to calculate needed parking.

(B)

Natural Features .....Natural features - existing and proposed:

(1)

Streams and stream buffers, drainageways, floodway and floodway fringe boundaries and elevations;

(2)

Wooded areas and other natural features;

(3)

Topography at four (4) foot intervals and two (2) foot intervals when available (distinction between existing and proposed topography lines to be shown according to the following: (existing - light dashed lines; proposed - thin solid lines);

(4)

Natural features to be left undisturbed. Any existing trees to be retained shall be preserved during construction in accordance with Section B.3-4.2(H)(3) and,

(5)

Slopes at twenty percent (20%) or greater grade, if bonus density is requested for a planned residential development under Section B.2-5.59(G).

(C)

Constructed Features .....Constructed features - existing and proposed:

(1)

Buildings with setbacks from property lines and maximum height indicated;

(2)

Other structures, fences, walls, signs, plantings, etc.;

(3)

Rights-of-way and easements with type and widths indicated and an indication of whether public or private (access drives and parking areas to be shaded in);

(4)

Private and public drives including pavement widths, curbcuts, names, and an indication of whether public or private;

(5)

All other easements, parklands, playgrounds and other common or public areas;

(6)

Sidewalks, greenways, and other pedestrian ways;

(7)

Parking and loading areas with typical dimensions for spaces and lots;

(8)

Solid waste disposal facilities;

(9)

Utility lines over and under the site including storm drainage system;

(10)

Finished elevation on all center lines of new streets and any stub streets, both on site and at connection with adjacent property(s);

(11)

All streets, driveways, etc. (including pavement and right-of-way) within one hundred (100) feet of the project site; and,

(12)

Public/private water system.

(D)

Other Requirements of this Ordinance .....Other requirements of this Ordinance which are applicable to the proposed use shall be reflected in the site plan.

(E)

Written Description .....The applicant shall submit a written description of the use(s) proposed; the manner in which compliance with all ordinances and regulations will be carried out; provisions that will be made to assure that the proposed new use(s) will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood; and a preliminary development schedule.

(UDO L-164, § 2, 7-8-21)

7-4.2   FORM 2 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Applications for the first phase of a two-phase conditional district rezoning, including uses in the MU-C District, shall contain the following information:

(A)

Legend .....Legend (on right hand side of map) indicating:

(1)

If petition is for residential zoning - maximum number of dwelling units by type and density;

(2)

If nonresidential petition, type of use(s) and proposed maximum square footage of land and building in nonresidential uses;

(3)

Total acreage; and,

(4)

Preliminary development schedule.

(B)

Natural Features .....Natural features - existing and proposed:

(1)

Streams and stream buffers, drainageways, floodway and floodway fringe boundaries and elevations;

(2)

Wooded areas and other natural features;

(3)

Topography at four (4) foot intervals and two (2) foot intervals when available (distinction between existing and proposed topography lines to be shown according to the following: (existing - light dashed lines; proposed - thin solid lines); and,

(4)

Natural features to be left undisturbed. Any existing tree to be retained shall be preserved during construction in accordance with Section B.3-4.2(H)(3).

(C)

Constructed Features .....Constructed features - existing and proposed:

(1)

Rights-of-way and easements with type and widths indicated and an indication of whether public or private (access drives and parking areas to be shaded in);

(2)

Private and public drives including pavement widths, curbcuts, names, and an indication of whether public or private;

(3)

All other easements, parklands, playgrounds and other common or public areas;

(4)

Sidewalks, greenways, and other pedestrian ways;

(5)

Utility lines over and under the site including storm drainage system;

(6)

Proposed driveways;

(7)

All streets, driveways, etc. (including pavement and right-of-way) within one hundred (100) feet of the project site; and,

(8)

Public/private water system.

(D)

Other Requirements of this Ordinance .....Other requirements of this Ordinance which are applicable to the proposed use, shall be reflected in the site plan.

(E)

Measures to Insure Compatibility .....Provisions that will be made to assure that the proposed new use will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.

(F)

Written Description .....The applicant shall submit a written description of the use(s) proposed; the manner in which compliance with all ordinances and regulations will be carried out; provisions that will be made to assure that the proposed new use(s) will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood; and a preliminary development schedule.

(UDO L-164, § 2, 7-8-21)

7-4.3   FORM 3 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Applications for conditional district rezoning for a single manufactured home on one and one-half (1.5) acres or less shall contain the following information:

(A)

Natural Features .....Natural features - existing and proposed:

(1)

Streams and stream buffers, drainageways, floodway and floodway fringe boundaries and elevations; and,

(2)

Wooded areas and other natural features.

(B)

Constructed Features .....Constructed features - existing and proposed:

(1)

Buildings with setbacks from property lines and maximum height indicated;

(2)

Other structures, fences, walls, signs, plantings, etc.;

(3)

Rights-of-way and easements with type and widths indicated and an indication of whether public or private (access drives and parking areas to be shaded in);

(4)

Private and public drives including pavement widths, curbcuts, names, and an indication of whether public or private;

(a)

Connection to a Town/State maintained roadway shall require a Town of Lewisville driveway access permit to be approved and/or issued as part of any review under Section B 3-3.7 Driveway Access (Management).

(5)

Utility lines over and under the site and storm drainage system;

(6)

All streets, driveways, etc. (including pavement and right-of-way) within one hundred (100) feet of the project site; and,

(7)

Public/private water system.

(C)

Other Requirements .....Evidence of compliance with the use conditions for manufactured homes in Section B.2-5.45—47, and other applicable provisions of this Ordinance shall be provided.

(UDO L-149, § 5, 3-12-15; UDO L-164, § 2, 7-8-21)

7-5.1   INITIATION

An application for site plan approval may only be submitted by the owner, or any other person having a contractual interest in the land, or their authorized agent.

7-5.2   SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION

Site Plan applications shall be submitted to the Planning Staff.

(UDO L-149, § 6, 3-12-15)

7-5.3   OTHER

In addition to the requirements of this Ordinance, all site plans shall comply with the following standards:

(A)

Consistency with Legacy and/or the Lewisville Comprehensive Plan. .....The site plan shall be consistent with the purposes, goals, objectives and policies of Legacy and/or the Lewisville Comprehensive Plan.

(B)

Environmental Ordinance. .....The site plan shall comply with Chapter C - Environmental Ordinance.

(C)

Subdivision. .....The site plan shall comply with all applicable provisions of Chapter D.

(D)

Other Relevant Standards. .....The site plan shall comply with the fire and building standards and all other relevant and applicable provisions of this Ordinance.

(UDO L-149, § 7, 3-12-15)

7-5.4   EFFECT OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL

Approval of a site plan shall be deemed to authorize the Director of Inspections to approve an application for a building permit if other relevant portions of this Ordinance and the building code are complied with by the applicant. All approved site plans shall expire twenty-four (24) months following their approval by the Elected Body, if no building permit has been issued within such period. The expiration of the approved site plan shall not affect the zoning designation of the subject property. Existing site plans on file with the Lewisville Planning Staff and Forsyth County Inspections Department for which building permits have not been issued, shall comply with this Ordinance and shall obtain building permits within twenty-four (24) months from November 17, 2005.

7-5.5   MINOR CHANGES

The Elected Body may, by resolution, allow the Planning Staff to grant minor changes to site plans and conditions after the site plans and conditions have been approved by an Elected Body. Such resolution shall include authority for staff to make changes as consistent with law, the intent of the original site plan or conditions, and which were not the subject of controversy during any public hearing or meeting. Minor changes may include, but are not limited to, changes which do not alter the basic relationship of the proposed development to adjacent property, will not alter the uses permitted, or will not increase density or intensity of the development.

(UDO L-164, § 2, 7-8-21)

Editor's note— UDO L-164, § 2, adopted July 8, 2021, amended § 7-5.5 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 7-5.5 pertained to staff changes.

7-5.6   SITE PLAN AMENDMENT

Any change to a site plan not approved as a staff change shall be approved only pursuant to the procedures and standards established for its original approval.

7-5.7   PLANNING STAFF REVIEW

In addition to the site plan requirements stated elsewhere in Section B.7, Planning Staff shall, at the request of the Zoning Officer, provide assistance on any site plan review matter, including, but not limited to, bufferyard requirements (Section B.3-5) and the Environmental Ordinance.