The proposed use(s) conform(s) to the uses permitted in that zoning district.

The dimensional arrangement of buildings and structures conforms to the required area, yard, setback, and height restrictions of this chapter.

The proposed use conforms to all use and design provisions and requirements (if any) as found in this chapter for the specified uses.

There is a proper relationship between the existing and proposed streets and highways within the vicinity of the project in order to assure the safety and convenience of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

The proposed on-site buildings, structures, and entryways are situated and designed to minimize adverse effects upon owners and occupants of adjacent and surrounding properties by providing for adequate design of ingress/egress, interior/exterior traffic flow, stormwater drainage, erosion, grading, lighting, and parking, as specified by this chapter or any other codes or laws.

Natural features of the landscape are retained where they can enhance the development on the site, or where they furnish a barrier or buffer between the project and adjoining properties used for dissimilar purposes, or where they assist in preserving the general safety, health, welfare, and appearance of the neighborhood.

Adverse effects of the proposed development and activities upon adjoining residents or owners are minimized by appropriate screening, fencing, or landscaping, as provided or required in this chapter.

Land, buildings, and structures are readily accessible to emergency vehicles and disabled persons.

The site plan is consistent with the intent and purpose of this chapter, which are to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, to encourage the use of lands in accordance with their character and adaptability, to avoid the overcrowding of population, to lessen congestion on the public roads and streets, to reduce hazards to life and property, and to facilitate existing community development plans.

The site plan is consistent with the public goals, objectives, principles, standards, policies, and urban design criteria set forth in the Village's Master Plan or components thereof.

Building scale and mass. The relative proportion of a building to its neighboring buildings shall be maintained or enhanced when new buildings are built or when existing buildings are remodeled or altered.

Building rooflines and roof shapes. Pitched roofs such as hip, gable, etc., shall be utilized when appropriate. The visual continuity of roofs and their contributing elements (parapet walls, coping, cornices, etc.) shall be maintained in building development or redevelopment. Shingles shall be made of cedar, asphalt or metal.

Materials.

Colors. Since the selection of building colors has a significant aesthetic and visual impact upon the public and neighboring properties, color shall be selected in general harmony with the existing neighborhood buildings, subject to approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Colors shall be nonfluorescent. Earth tones such as grays, browns, greens, burgundies, and tans are required. However, all proposed color schemes shall be reviewed on their individual merit based upon building design, building materials, longevity of the color choice(s) (fad/nonfad), statement in relation to overall theme, character and color of adjacent structures, and unity with existing structures on the project site.

Building location. No building shall be permitted to be sited in a manner which would unnecessarily destroy or substantially damage the beauty of the area, particularly insofar as it would adversely affect values incident to ownership of land in the area, or which would unnecessarily have an adverse effect on the beauty and general enjoyment of existing structures on adjoining properties.

Lighting.

Written use description. A description of the intended uses, described in reasonable detail, may include the following:

Small location map. A map of the subject property showing all lands for which the use is proposed and all other lands within 200 feet of the boundaries of the subject property. The location map shall clearly indicate the current zoning of the subject property and adjacent properties and show any other jurisdiction(s) that maintains control over the property. The location map shall be at a scale that is not less than one inch equals 800 feet, as well as a location map copy on a sheet no larger than 11 inches by 17 inches, showing the subject property and illustrating its relationship to the nearest street intersection.

Conceptual or sketch plan. A sketch plan or concept plan can be a freehand diagram over the property map showing a rough sketch of the general proposed development pattern for the site. Major features should be labeled.

Scale site plan. A site plan of the subject property as proposed for development. A site plan shall be submitted at scale (and a reduction at 11 inches by 17 inches) that includes:

Detailed landscape plan. A detailed landscape plan, at the same scale as the site plan (and a reduction at 11 inches by 17 inches), showing the location of all required buffer yards and landscaped areas and existing and proposed landscape point fencing and berm options for meeting said requirements. The landscaping plan shall demonstrate complete compliance with the requirements of Article VI.

Grading plan. A grading plan, at the same scale as the site plan (and a reduction at 11 inches by 17 inches), showing existing and proposed grades, including retaining walls and related devices, and erosion control measures. It will include:

Elevation drawings. Side views of proposed buildings, structures, or proposed remodeling of existing buildings showing finished exterior treatment shall also be submitted, with adequate labels provided to clearly depict exterior materials, texture, color and overall appearance. Perspective renderings of the proposed project and/or photos of similar structures may be submitted, but not in lieu of an adequate drawing showing the actual intended appearance of the buildings.

Erosion control plan. An erosion control plan, at the same scale as the site plan (and a reduction at 11 inches by 17 inches), showing all erosion control measures, as required by Article IV: