Milton Freewater City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 8
SITE PLAN REVIEW
10-8-1: DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE:
The purpose of site plan review is to determine compliance with the intent and specific development standards of this title for types of development which can have a particular impact on public health, safety and general welfare. Those uses which are specifically subject to site plan review are listed in the zone descriptions of chapter 4 of this title. A site plan review on any given land use application may be called at the discretion of planning department staff. (Ord. 764, 5-26-1992)
10-8-2: SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE:
The city manager, the engineering and planning director, the public works superintendent, the electric superintendent, the fire chief, the engineering and planning secretary and the chief of police shall constitute the site plan review committee. This committee shall have the authority to approve, disapprove, or approve with conditions, the site plans of all proposed development which is subject to site plan review. (Ord. 764, 5-26-1992)
10-8-3: REVIEW PROCEDURE:
A. Committee Review: In review of plans and setting of conditions, the committee shall be governed by this chapter, and the provisions of section 10-9-5 of this title. The decision of the site plan review committee may be accepted by the applicant, and permits may be issued after that acceptance.
In approving the plan, the committee shall construct written findings which demonstrate that pertinent provisions of this title are complied with, and that all buildings and facilities, access points, parking and loading facilities, signs, lighting and walls or fences, are so arranged that traffic congestion is minimized and pedestrian and vehicular safety and welfare are protected, and that adverse impacts on surrounding property and public services will be minimized. When a site plan review is mandated for a level II action, public input received from the notification procedure shall be reviewed by the committee.
B. Appeal Permitted: If the applicant does not accept the decision of the committee, he may request a review of the decision of the planning commission, he may file an appeal to the planning commission as provided by section 10-3-12 of this title.
C. Appeal Procedure: The commission shall hear the appeal within thirty (30) days of filing. The commission may approve, modify or reverse the decision of the site plan review committee. If the applicant does not accept the decision of the planning commission, he may file an appeal to the city council as provided for by section 10-3-12 of this title.
The city council shall then review the decision of the planning commission based on the existing record, within thirty (30) days of filing of the appeal. The council may affirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the planning commission within fifteen (15) days after review of the appeal. The decision of the council shall be final. (Ord. 667, 9-24-1984)
10-8-4: REQUIREMENTS:
An application for a permit subject to site plan review shall be accompanied by a site plan which shall be drawn to scale, and shall include the following as appropriate to the nature of the use:
A. Name and address of the owner, and name and address of anyone acting as agent on behalf of the owner.
B. Dimensions and orientation of the parcel.
C. Locations of buildings and structures, both existing and proposed.
D. Location and layout of off street parking and loading facilities.
E. Location of points of entry and exit for motor vehicles, and internal circulation pattern.
F. Location of walls and fences, and indication of their height, and construction materials.
G. Indications of exterior lighting standards and devices.
H. Location and size of exterior signs and outdoor advertising.
I. General landscaping layout and drainage provisions.
J. Grading and slopes where they affect relationship of the buildings and drainage.
K. Indication of the heights of buildings and structures.
L. Indication of the proposed use of buildings shown on the site.
M. Relationship to sewer, water and electric utilities.
N. Any other architectural or engineering data as may be required to permit necessary findings that the proposal complies with this title.
O. A site plan which has been approved with level II public notification may be modified without further public notification provided that the change does not create a noticeably different impact on surrounding property when compared with the original proposal.
P. The development shall include the number and type of bicycle parking facilities required in the off street parking and loading section of this title. The location and design of bicycle parking facilities shall be indicated on the site plan.
Q. Internal pedestrian circulation shall be provided in new commercial, office, and multi-family residential developments through the clustering of buildings, construction of hard surface walkways, landscaping, accessways, or similar techniques.
R. 1. New commercial buildings, particularly retail shopping and offices, shall be oriented to the street, near or at the setback line. A main entrance shall be oriented to the street. For lots with more than two (2) front yards, the buildings shall be oriented to the two (2) busiest streets.
2. Off street motor vehicle parking for new commercial developments shall be located at the side or behind the building(s).
S. All site plans (industrial and commercial) shall clearly show how the site's internal pedestrian and bicycle facilities connect with external existing or planned facilities or systems. (Ord. 667, 9-24-1984)