The Construction Official, at his discretion, may refer any application for a building permit to the approving authority for site plan approval where, in the Construction Official's judgment, the construction, reconstruction, alteration or changes of use will affect motor vehicle and pedestrian circulation, drainage, water supply, sewage disposal, landscaping, signs, lighting, off-street parking or loading or any lack of any or all of these factors, environmental factors, and other considerations as specified in this chapter.