Quincy City Zoning Code

SITE PLAN

REVIEW

§ 162.280 INTENT.

Site plan review and approval of all development proposal districts shall be required as provided in this subchapter. The intent of this subchapter is to provide for consultation and cooperation between the developer and the city so that both parties might realize maximum utilization of land and minimum adverse effect upon the surrounding land uses. Through the application of the following provisions, the attainment of the comprehensive plan will be assured and the city will develop in an orderly fashion.

(1980 Code, § 29.1501)

§ 162.281 SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED.

A site plan shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Development for review and approval required by the Director of the Department of Planning and Development and by the Director of the Department of Utilities and Engineering for the following:

(A) Any permitted use or special use within the city or the contiguous unincorporated territory within one and one half miles of the city corporate limits, except one-family detached and two-family dwellings and their accessory buildings and uses;

(B) Any addition to an existing principal or accessory building within the city, or the contiguous unincorporated territory within one and one half miles of the city corporate limits except one-family detached dwellings and two-family dwellings and their accessory buildings and uses;

(D) Any off-premise sign.

(1980 Code, § 29.1502) (Ord. 9104, passed 4-2-2007; Ord. 9511, passed 1-7-2025) Penalty, see § 162.999

§ 162.282 SITE PLAN REVIEW OBJECTIVES.

The site plan shall be reviewed by the Department of Utilities and Engineering and Department of Planning and Development and approved upon finding that the following objectives are met:

(A) The proposed design will not be injurious to the surrounding neighborhood or impede the normal and orderly development of surrounding property for uses permitted by the zoning regulations;

(B) There will be a proper relationship between streets, sidewalks, service drives, driveways and parking areas protecting the safety of pedestrians and motorists;

(C) The location of buildings, outside storage receptacles, parking areas, screen walls and utility areas is such that the adverse effects of the uses will be minimized for occupants of that use and the occupants of surrounding areas;

(D) City requirement and standards for streets, sidewalks, lighting, driveway approaches, grading, surface drainage storm sewers and necessary easements will be met;

(E) All buildings or groups of buildings will be so arranged as to permit emergency vehicle access of some practical means;

(F) Sites which include storage of hazardous materials or waste fuels, salt or chemicals will be designed to prevent spills and discharges of polluting materials to the surface of the ground, ground water or nearby water bodies;

(G) Landscaping, including greenbelts, trees, shrubs and other vegetative materials, is provided to maintain and improve the aesthetic quality of the site and the area;

(H) The proposed use is in compliance with these zoning regulations and the location of buildings, outside storage receptacles, parking areas, screen walls and utility area is such that the adverse effects of the uses will be minimized for the occupants of that use and the occupants of surrounding areas; and

(I) The street side facades of all buildings constructed or rehabilitated within the downtown zoning districts are in compliance with these zoning ordinances and be so designed to minimize any adverse effects on adjoining properties.

(J) All outdoor lighting used to light the general area, or a specific site shall be shielded to reduce glare and shall be so arranged as to reflect lights away from adjacent residential districts or adjacent residences.

(1980 Code, § 29.1503) (Ord. 9104, passed 4-2-2007; Ord. 9481, passed 9-19-2023; Ord. 9511, passed 1-7-2025) Penalty, see § 162.999

§ 162.283 INFORMATION REQUIRED ON SITE PLAN.

A site plan submitted for review and approval shall contain all of the following data prior to its submission to the Department of Planning and Development for review and approval.

(A) General information.

(1) Plans drawn to scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet for property less than three acres or more:

(2) The proprietors’, applicants’ and owners’ names, addresses and telephone numbers:

(3) The date (month, day, year), title block, scale and northpoint;

(4) The name, address and professional seal of the architect, engineer, surveyor, landscape architect or planner responsible for the preparation of the plan;

(5) The zoning district classification of the petitioner’s parcel and all abutting parcels;

(6) Pertinent area, height, lot coverage and setback requirements of the zoning district in which the parcel is located;

(7) A legal description, including a gross acreage figure;

(8) Building elevations for all structures rehabilitated or constructed within the downtown zoning districts showing dimensions and specification of building materials for proposed storefront improvements; and

(9) For parcels equal to or greater than one quarter acre, a drainage study is required with the following calculations for the ten-year and 100-year rainfall events: runoff coefficient, time of concentration/travel time, runoff, required storage (modified rational) detention volume and discharge. Buildings and features within the site removed greater than five years from the site plan submittal date are not allowed to be included in the calculations.

(B) Physical features.

(1) Existing and proposed lot lines, building lines, structures and parking areas on the parcel and within 100 feet of the site;

(2) The location of existing and proposed traffic and pedestrian circulation facilities, including:

(a) Centerline existing and proposed right-of-way lines of abutting streets;

(b) Access drives;

(d) Fire lanes;

(e) Street intersections;

(f) Acceleration, deceleration and passing lanes and approaches;

(g) Sidewalks and pedestrian paths; and

(h) Curbing.

(3) The location of existing and proposed service facilities above and below ground including:

(a) Chemical and fuel storage tanks and containers;

(b) Storage, loading and disposal areas of chemicals, hazardous substances, salt and fuels;

(d) Sanitary sewers and pumping stations;

(e) Stormwater control facilities and structures, including storm sewers, swales, retention/detention basins, drainage ways, 100-year storm water inundation limits, and other facilities, including calculations for sizes;

(f) The location of all existing and proposed easements;

(g) Public utility distribution systems; and

(h) Wells, cistern, septic tanks, laterals.

(4) Dimensioned floodplains, finished floor elevations, typical elevation views and specifications of building materials of all buildings;

(5) Dimensioned parking spaces and calculations, drives and type of surfacing;

(6) Exterior lighting locations, type of light and illumination patterns;

(7) The location and description of all existing and proposed landscaping, berms, fencing and walls;

(8) The trash receptacle pad location and the method of screening;

(9) The transformer pad location and the method of screening;

(10) Sign locations, height and size; and

(11) Any other pertinent physical futures.

(1) For parcels of more than one acre, existing and proposed topography with a maximum contour interval of one foot on the site and beyond the site for a distance of 100 feet in all directions. The topographic map should be keyed relative to mean sea level.

(2) The location of existing drainage courses and associated bodies of water, on and off site, and their elevations; and

(3) The location of natural resource features, including wetlands and woodlands.

(D) Additional requirements for R3, NR1 and NR2 Districts.

(1) Density calculations by type of unit;

(2) Designation of units by type all number of units in each building;

(3) Carport locations and details where proposed; and

(4) Details of community building and recreational facilities.

(E) Additional requirements for C1A, C1B, C2, C3, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, M1, M2 and M3 Districts.

(1) Loading/unloading areas;

(2) Total and useable floor area; and

(3) Number of employees, customers, clients or patients in peak usage.

(1980 Code, § 29.1504) (Ord. 9104, passed 4-2-2007; Ord. 9481, passed 9-19-2023) Penalty, see § 162.999

§ 162.284 APPLICATION PROCEDURE.

An application for site plan review shall be processed in the following manner:

(A) All site plans shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Development and must contain the following to be accepted:

(1) A completed application signed by the owner. If the owner is a corporation, the application must be signed by a corporate officer. If the owner is a partnership, the application must be signed by a general partner. If the owner is an individual, each individual owner must sign the application;

(2) One paper copy and one electronic/digital copy of the site plan;

(3) All items required by § 162.283 hereof; and

(4) Required site plan fees:

(a) Site plan application fee (nonrefundable). An application fee shall be charged for all projects requiring site plan reviews pursuant to division (A)(1) above. The fee shall be paid prior to staff site plan review.

(b) The fee shall be as follows, plus an additional $10 for every acre beyond the first acre.

Effective	4-4-2007	1-1-2008	1-1-2009	1-1-2010
	$100	$150	$200	$250

(B) Upon receipt of the site plan, the Department shall:

(1) Forward a copy of the site plat and application to the appropriate city departments, for review; and

(2) Schedule a meeting with the applicant and applicable staff:

(a) Upon a determination that a site plan is in compliance with these codified ordinances, the site plan shall be approved; and

(b) Upon determination of noncompliance, staff shall write “denied” on the plan and reasons for denial indicated in a letter to the applicant.

(1980 Code, § 29.1505) (Ord. 9104, passed 4-2-2007; Ord. 9511, passed 1-7-2025) Penalty, see § 162.999

§ 162.285 SECURITY FOR PERFORMANCE AND EXECUTION OF SITE PLAN.

As a condition of approval of the site plan, the developer shall provide security to the Director of Planning and Development to assure execution and completion of the development according to the approve site plan. The security shall be in an amount sufficient to off-set the costs of completing the improvements set forth in the site plan and may include the deposit of certified funds into an escrow account with a lending institution authorized to conduct business in the state as escrow agent, or issuance of an irrevocable standby letter of credit from an institution authorized to conduct banking business in the state, or other security as may be agreed upon by the Director of Planning and Development and the developer. In the event the developer fails or refuses to execute and complete the improvements as specified in the site plan, the city, through the Director of Planning and Development, shall be permitted to enter upon the site and take appropriate action to complete the site plan improvements, drawing the funds as are necessary as an authorized payee under the respective security arrangement chosen by the developer and accepted by the Director of Planning and Development.

(1980 Code, § 29.1506) Penalty, see § 162.999

§ 162.999 PENALTY.

(A) Generally.

(1) General penalty. Any person, firm or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall, in addition to any other relief as the law may afford, be punishable as set forth in § 10.99 of this code.

(1980 Code, § 29.1301)

(2) Institution of suit. In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained, or any building, structure or land is used in violation of this chapter, the proper authorities of the city, or any aggrieved person, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent the unlawful erection, maintenance or use, to restrain, correct or abate the violation, to prevent the occupancy of the building, structure or land or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about the premises.

(1980 Code, § 29.1302)

(B) Permit; fees. In addition to the delinquent charges contained in § 162.210(B)(4), any person, as defined in § 10.02 of this code, violating § 162.210 may be subject to the penalty provisions of § 10.99 of this code and any other relief as may be provided in law or in equity.

(1980 Code, § 29.1101)

(1) Administration and enforcement. If it is found that a sign is in violation of §§ 162.255 through 162.267, the Building Inspector or his or her designee, shall give notice to the owner of the sign, or if the owner cannot be located, to the owner or occupant of the premises on which the sign is located or, if the sign erection is not complete, to the sign erector, either personally, by United States mail, or by posting a notice on the premises, the notice stating:

(a) The violation found;

(b) The violations must be brought into compliance within the requirements of this and all other city ordinances within ten days from the date of the notice;

(d) Any person found to be in violation of any provision of this subchapter shall be subject to the penalties provided in § 10.99 of this code, with each day of the violation constituting a separate offense without further notice being required.

(1980 Code, § 29.1404)

Quincy City Zoning Code

SITE PLAN

REVIEW

§ 162.280 INTENT.

(1980 Code, § 29.1501)

§ 162.281 SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED.

(D) Any off-premise sign.

(1980 Code, § 29.1502) (Ord. 9104, passed 4-2-2007; Ord. 9511, passed 1-7-2025) Penalty, see § 162.999

§ 162.282 SITE PLAN REVIEW OBJECTIVES.

The site plan shall be reviewed by the Department of Utilities and Engineering and Department of Planning and Development and approved upon finding that the following objectives are met:

(A) The proposed design will not be injurious to the surrounding neighborhood or impede the normal and orderly development of surrounding property for uses permitted by the zoning regulations;

(B) There will be a proper relationship between streets, sidewalks, service drives, driveways and parking areas protecting the safety of pedestrians and motorists;

(D) City requirement and standards for streets, sidewalks, lighting, driveway approaches, grading, surface drainage storm sewers and necessary easements will be met;

(E) All buildings or groups of buildings will be so arranged as to permit emergency vehicle access of some practical means;

(G) Landscaping, including greenbelts, trees, shrubs and other vegetative materials, is provided to maintain and improve the aesthetic quality of the site and the area;

(1980 Code, § 29.1503) (Ord. 9104, passed 4-2-2007; Ord. 9481, passed 9-19-2023; Ord. 9511, passed 1-7-2025) Penalty, see § 162.999

§ 162.283 INFORMATION REQUIRED ON SITE PLAN.

A site plan submitted for review and approval shall contain all of the following data prior to its submission to the Department of Planning and Development for review and approval.

(A) General information.

(1) Plans drawn to scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet for property less than three acres or more:

(2) The proprietors’, applicants’ and owners’ names, addresses and telephone numbers:

(3) The date (month, day, year), title block, scale and northpoint;

(4) The name, address and professional seal of the architect, engineer, surveyor, landscape architect or planner responsible for the preparation of the plan;

(5) The zoning district classification of the petitioner’s parcel and all abutting parcels;

(6) Pertinent area, height, lot coverage and setback requirements of the zoning district in which the parcel is located;

(7) A legal description, including a gross acreage figure;

(B) Physical features.

(1) Existing and proposed lot lines, building lines, structures and parking areas on the parcel and within 100 feet of the site;

(2) The location of existing and proposed traffic and pedestrian circulation facilities, including:

(a) Centerline existing and proposed right-of-way lines of abutting streets;

(b) Access drives;

(d) Fire lanes;

(e) Street intersections;

(f) Acceleration, deceleration and passing lanes and approaches;

(g) Sidewalks and pedestrian paths; and

(h) Curbing.

(3) The location of existing and proposed service facilities above and below ground including:

(a) Chemical and fuel storage tanks and containers;

(b) Storage, loading and disposal areas of chemicals, hazardous substances, salt and fuels;

(d) Sanitary sewers and pumping stations;

(f) The location of all existing and proposed easements;

(g) Public utility distribution systems; and

(h) Wells, cistern, septic tanks, laterals.

(4) Dimensioned floodplains, finished floor elevations, typical elevation views and specifications of building materials of all buildings;

(5) Dimensioned parking spaces and calculations, drives and type of surfacing;

(6) Exterior lighting locations, type of light and illumination patterns;

(7) The location and description of all existing and proposed landscaping, berms, fencing and walls;

(8) The trash receptacle pad location and the method of screening;

(9) The transformer pad location and the method of screening;

(10) Sign locations, height and size; and

(11) Any other pertinent physical futures.

(2) The location of existing drainage courses and associated bodies of water, on and off site, and their elevations; and

(3) The location of natural resource features, including wetlands and woodlands.

(D) Additional requirements for R3, NR1 and NR2 Districts.

(1) Density calculations by type of unit;

(2) Designation of units by type all number of units in each building;

(3) Carport locations and details where proposed; and

(4) Details of community building and recreational facilities.

(E) Additional requirements for C1A, C1B, C2, C3, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, M1, M2 and M3 Districts.

(1) Loading/unloading areas;

(2) Total and useable floor area; and

(3) Number of employees, customers, clients or patients in peak usage.

(1980 Code, § 29.1504) (Ord. 9104, passed 4-2-2007; Ord. 9481, passed 9-19-2023) Penalty, see § 162.999

§ 162.284 APPLICATION PROCEDURE.

An application for site plan review shall be processed in the following manner:

(A) All site plans shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Development and must contain the following to be accepted:

(2) One paper copy and one electronic/digital copy of the site plan;

(3) All items required by § 162.283 hereof; and

(4) Required site plan fees:

(b) The fee shall be as follows, plus an additional $10 for every acre beyond the first acre.

Effective	4-4-2007	1-1-2008	1-1-2009	1-1-2010
	$100	$150	$200	$250

(B) Upon receipt of the site plan, the Department shall:

(1) Forward a copy of the site plat and application to the appropriate city departments, for review; and

(2) Schedule a meeting with the applicant and applicable staff:

(a) Upon a determination that a site plan is in compliance with these codified ordinances, the site plan shall be approved; and

(b) Upon determination of noncompliance, staff shall write “denied” on the plan and reasons for denial indicated in a letter to the applicant.

(1980 Code, § 29.1505) (Ord. 9104, passed 4-2-2007; Ord. 9511, passed 1-7-2025) Penalty, see § 162.999

§ 162.285 SECURITY FOR PERFORMANCE AND EXECUTION OF SITE PLAN.

(1980 Code, § 29.1506) Penalty, see § 162.999

§ 162.999 PENALTY.

(A) Generally.

(1980 Code, § 29.1301)

(1980 Code, § 29.1302)

(1980 Code, § 29.1101)

(a) The violation found;

(b) The violations must be brought into compliance within the requirements of this and all other city ordinances within ten days from the date of the notice;

(1980 Code, § 29.1404)

Quincy City Zoning Code

SITE PLAN

REVIEW

§ 162.280 INTENT.

(1980 Code, § 29.1501)

§ 162.281 SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED.

(D) Any off-premise sign.

(1980 Code, § 29.1502) (Ord. 9104, passed 4-2-2007; Ord. 9511, passed 1-7-2025) Penalty, see § 162.999

§ 162.282 SITE PLAN REVIEW OBJECTIVES.

The site plan shall be reviewed by the Department of Utilities and Engineering and Department of Planning and Development and approved upon finding that the following objectives are met:

(A) The proposed design will not be injurious to the surrounding neighborhood or impede the normal and orderly development of surrounding property for uses permitted by the zoning regulations;

(B) There will be a proper relationship between streets, sidewalks, service drives, driveways and parking areas protecting the safety of pedestrians and motorists;

(D) City requirement and standards for streets, sidewalks, lighting, driveway approaches, grading, surface drainage storm sewers and necessary easements will be met;

(E) All buildings or groups of buildings will be so arranged as to permit emergency vehicle access of some practical means;

(G) Landscaping, including greenbelts, trees, shrubs and other vegetative materials, is provided to maintain and improve the aesthetic quality of the site and the area;

(1980 Code, § 29.1503) (Ord. 9104, passed 4-2-2007; Ord. 9481, passed 9-19-2023; Ord. 9511, passed 1-7-2025) Penalty, see § 162.999

§ 162.283 INFORMATION REQUIRED ON SITE PLAN.

A site plan submitted for review and approval shall contain all of the following data prior to its submission to the Department of Planning and Development for review and approval.

(A) General information.

(1) Plans drawn to scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet for property less than three acres or more:

(2) The proprietors’, applicants’ and owners’ names, addresses and telephone numbers:

(3) The date (month, day, year), title block, scale and northpoint;

(4) The name, address and professional seal of the architect, engineer, surveyor, landscape architect or planner responsible for the preparation of the plan;

(5) The zoning district classification of the petitioner’s parcel and all abutting parcels;

(6) Pertinent area, height, lot coverage and setback requirements of the zoning district in which the parcel is located;

(7) A legal description, including a gross acreage figure;

(B) Physical features.

(1) Existing and proposed lot lines, building lines, structures and parking areas on the parcel and within 100 feet of the site;

(2) The location of existing and proposed traffic and pedestrian circulation facilities, including:

(a) Centerline existing and proposed right-of-way lines of abutting streets;

(b) Access drives;

(d) Fire lanes;

(e) Street intersections;

(f) Acceleration, deceleration and passing lanes and approaches;

(g) Sidewalks and pedestrian paths; and

(h) Curbing.

(3) The location of existing and proposed service facilities above and below ground including:

(a) Chemical and fuel storage tanks and containers;

(b) Storage, loading and disposal areas of chemicals, hazardous substances, salt and fuels;

(d) Sanitary sewers and pumping stations;

(f) The location of all existing and proposed easements;

(g) Public utility distribution systems; and

(h) Wells, cistern, septic tanks, laterals.

(4) Dimensioned floodplains, finished floor elevations, typical elevation views and specifications of building materials of all buildings;

(5) Dimensioned parking spaces and calculations, drives and type of surfacing;

(6) Exterior lighting locations, type of light and illumination patterns;

(7) The location and description of all existing and proposed landscaping, berms, fencing and walls;

(8) The trash receptacle pad location and the method of screening;

(9) The transformer pad location and the method of screening;

(10) Sign locations, height and size; and

(11) Any other pertinent physical futures.

(2) The location of existing drainage courses and associated bodies of water, on and off site, and their elevations; and

(3) The location of natural resource features, including wetlands and woodlands.

(D) Additional requirements for R3, NR1 and NR2 Districts.

(1) Density calculations by type of unit;

(2) Designation of units by type all number of units in each building;

(3) Carport locations and details where proposed; and

(4) Details of community building and recreational facilities.

(E) Additional requirements for C1A, C1B, C2, C3, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, M1, M2 and M3 Districts.

(1) Loading/unloading areas;

(2) Total and useable floor area; and

(3) Number of employees, customers, clients or patients in peak usage.

(1980 Code, § 29.1504) (Ord. 9104, passed 4-2-2007; Ord. 9481, passed 9-19-2023) Penalty, see § 162.999

§ 162.284 APPLICATION PROCEDURE.

An application for site plan review shall be processed in the following manner:

(A) All site plans shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Development and must contain the following to be accepted:

(2) One paper copy and one electronic/digital copy of the site plan;

(3) All items required by § 162.283 hereof; and

(4) Required site plan fees:

(b) The fee shall be as follows, plus an additional $10 for every acre beyond the first acre.

Effective	4-4-2007	1-1-2008	1-1-2009	1-1-2010
	$100	$150	$200	$250

(B) Upon receipt of the site plan, the Department shall:

(1) Forward a copy of the site plat and application to the appropriate city departments, for review; and

(2) Schedule a meeting with the applicant and applicable staff:

(a) Upon a determination that a site plan is in compliance with these codified ordinances, the site plan shall be approved; and

(b) Upon determination of noncompliance, staff shall write “denied” on the plan and reasons for denial indicated in a letter to the applicant.

(1980 Code, § 29.1505) (Ord. 9104, passed 4-2-2007; Ord. 9511, passed 1-7-2025) Penalty, see § 162.999

§ 162.285 SECURITY FOR PERFORMANCE AND EXECUTION OF SITE PLAN.

(1980 Code, § 29.1506) Penalty, see § 162.999

§ 162.999 PENALTY.

(A) Generally.

(1980 Code, § 29.1301)

(1980 Code, § 29.1302)

(1980 Code, § 29.1101)

(a) The violation found;

(b) The violations must be brought into compliance within the requirements of this and all other city ordinances within ten days from the date of the notice;

(1980 Code, § 29.1404)