It is the purpose of this article to require site plan review approval for all buildings, structures and uses that can be expected to have a significant impact on natural resources, traffic patterns, adjacent parcels and the character of future development. The regulations contained herein are intended to provide for and promote the orderly development of the city; safe and convenient traffic movement, both within a site and in relation to access streets; and provide information which enables local officials to both on-site and off-site impacts of the proposed development.

(Ord. No. 299 of 2011, § 501, 2-14-2011)

(a)

A site plan is required for and shall accompany the applications for:

(1)

Zoning compliance permits for:

a.

Any proposed construction.

b.

Any commencement of a new use.

c.

Any proposed change in use.

(2)

Conditional use permit.

(3)

Variances.

(4)

Class A nonconforming use designations.

(5)

Any other request for zoning status where the zoning administrator determines a site plan is necessary for accurate review or documentation of the existing development.

(b)

The site plan may be drawn on the application form or on a separate sheet of paper as appropriate to the scale and amount of information shown.

(Ord. No. 299 of 2011, § 502, 2-14-2011)

The site plan for single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, and residential accessory uses and structures shall show the following information:

(1)

The legal description and street address of the site.

(2)

All lot lines and dimensions of the lot.

(3)

All existing and proposed sidewalks, streets and easements on or abutting the lot. Named streets should be labeled.

(4)

All existing and proposed structures, including dimensions and use.

(5)

Distances between all structures.

(6)

Distances between all structures and all lot lines.

(7)

Natural features affecting development, such as rock outcrops, water, wetlands, etc.

(8)

Location of existing and proposed utility connections.

(9)

North arrow.

(Ord. No. 299 of 2011, § 503, 2-14-2011)

Site plans meeting the following standards shall be required for any use or construction not covered in section 50-132. This information shall be provided on six identical copies on one or more sheets, at a scale adequate to illustrate the proposed activity, and shall include the following information:

(1)

The legal description and street address of the lot.

(2)

The name, address and telephone number of the owner, developer, and/or designer.

(3)

The date the site plan was prepared.

(4)

North arrow and scale

(5)

The actual dimensions of the lot as shown by a licensed surveyor, engineer, architect, or registered landscape architect, with survey stakes visible.

(6)

The relationship of the subject lot to abutting properties.

(7)

The location of all existing and proposed structures, including signs on the subject lot, and all existing structures within 100 feet of the boundaries of the subject lot.

(8)

The dimensions of all existing and proposed structures on the subject lot, including height.

(9)

Distances between all existing and proposed structures on the subject lot and all lot lines.

(10)

Use of all existing or proposed structures on the subject lot.

(11)

The location of all proposed fences and planting screens or other buffers.

(12)

The location and right-of-way widths of all streets, alleys, private road easements and/or railroads located within or abutting the subject lot. Named streets should be labeled.

(13)

The location of all existing and proposed ingress/egress points, sidewalks, driveways and parking areas on the subject lot.

(14)

The locations of existing ingress/egress points, driveways, streets, alleys and/or railroads within 300 feet of the boundaries of the subject lot.

(15)

The size and location of all existing and proposed public and private utilities.

(16)

The location of natural features affecting development, such as rock outcrops, water, wetlands, etc.

(17)

The location of existing and proposed surface water impoundments and surface water drainage pattern.

(18)

The location and extent of all planned earth movement. Indicate status of any necessary permits, such as sedimentation and soil erosion permit, wetlands permit, etc.

(19)

Any other information necessary, in the opinion of the zoning administrator, to establish compliance with this article or any other applicable ordinances.

(Ord. No. 299 of 2011, § 504, 2-14-2011)

(a)

Upon receipt of any site plan, the zoning administrator shall conduct a preliminary review to determine whether the site plan is in the proper form and contains all of the information required by section 50-132 or 50-133. If the site plan meets these requirements, it is forwarded, along with other application materials, to the appropriate zoning official or body. In the case of applications for zoning compliance permits, the zoning administrator is responsible for reviewing and approving site plans and applications. The planning commission is responsible for reviewing and approving site plans and applications for conditional uses, Class A nonconforming uses and planned unit developments. The zoning board of appeals is responsible for reviewing and approving zoning variances.

(b)

Denial of a zoning compliance permit, conditional use permit, Class A nonconforming status, variance or other zoning request shall set forth in writing the reasons for the denial. The denial shall specify inadequacies or deficiencies in the site plan, and may set forth changes which would result in approval. The zoning administrator, planning commission and zoning board of appeals shall use the standards set forth in section 50-135 in their review of site plans.

(Ord. No. 299 of 2011, § 505, 2-14-2011)

(a)

The proposed use shall conform to the uses permitted in that district.

(b)

The dimensional arrangement of buildings and structures shall conform to the dimensional requirements of section 50-93.

(c)

The proposed use shall conform to all use and design provisions and requirements found in this article for specified uses.

(d)

The relationship of existing and proposed streets, alleys, ingress/egress points, driveways, railroads and other transportation-related features shall assure the safety and convenience of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

(e)

For site plans prepared in accordance with section 50-133, driveway spacing shall be in accordance with the guidelines shown below.

(f)

Adverse effects upon owners and occupants of adjacent and surrounding properties shall be minimized by providing for adequate ingress/egress, internal and external traffic flow, storm drainage, erosion control, grading, lighting, parking, etc., as specified by this or other ordinances or state or federal regulations.

(g)

The proposed development shall be served by adequate utilities, and shall not adversely affect the provision of utilities to owners or occupants of adjacent or nearby properties.

(h)

Natural features of the site shall be retained where such features enhance the proposed development, provide a buffer or barrier between the proposed use and adjoining properties, and/or assist to preserve or enhance the general safety, health and appearance of the community.

(i)

Adverse effects on adjacent property owners or occupants are minimized by buffers, screening and/or fencing, as provided for in this article.

(j)

All buildings and structures shall be accessible to emergency vehicles from all sides.

(k)

The site plan shall demonstrate that the proposed development is consistent with the intent and purpose of this chapter, as described in section 50-1.

(Ord. No. 299 of 2011, § 506, 2-14-2011)

An approved site plan is a part of any zoning compliance permit, conditional use permit, variance, Class A nonconforming use designation, or other zoning decision issued in accordance with the standards set forth in this article. Subsequent actions relating to the activity authorized shall be consistent with the approved site plan, unless a change conforming to this article is mutually agreed upon by the owner of the site and the individual or body which initially approved the site plan.

(Ord. No. 299 of 2011, § 507, 2-14-2011)