The intent of site plan review is to ensure appropriate site development for a range of uses as listed in Charts 3 and 4, uses permitted in zoning districts.

(a)

Site plan information: A site plan with supporting data shall be prepared and submitted to the planning commission, drawn to a scale of not less than one hundred (100) feet to the inch and shall include the following information:

(1)

Boundary description, including area, bearings and dimensions of all property lines;

(2)

Tie in dimension from property corner to nearest existing street(s) and to section corner;

(3)

Locations and types of existing and proposed utilities and easements;

(4)

The location of proposed curbs, gutters and sidewalks including dimensions;

(5)

The location of point of ingress to and egress from the site;

(6)

The location of all major existing tree growth. Major tree growth shall be defined as trees greater than six (6) inches in diameter at breast height;

(7)

Existing tree masses to remain, streams, floodplain and other natural features;

(8)

Vicinity map;

(9)

Title block, including name of development, phase number, developer/owner, engineer, section, township and range, acreage, zoning;

(10)

Location/footprint of proposed buildings, including height in stories and feet, floor area ratio, total floor area, and total square feet of ground area coverage;

(11)

Parking space areas, dimensions and number of spaces, dimensions of all bufferyard areas, setbacks, etc.

(12)

Proposed means of dedication of common open space areas and organizational arrangements for the ownership, maintenance and preservation of common open space*;

(13)

The location, arrangement and dimensions of:

a.

Existing and proposed streets and driveways;

b.

Adjacent streets;

c.

Sidewalks;

d.

Parking areas, including the number of off-street parking spaces;

e.

Points of ingress and egress;

f.

Off-street loading areas;

g.

Other vehicular, bicycle or pedestrian rights-of-way;

h.

Proposed retention/detention areas for on-site drainage;

i.

Existing curb, gutter, sidewalks and drainage grates.

(14)

Drainage provisions: On-site drainage retention shall be provided to control stormwater runoff so that surface waters will be properly disposed of without adversely affecting neighboring properties through erosion, flooding and other drainage problems. Drainage provisions shall be made to the satisfaction and requirements of the city engineer and the office of planning and development*.

(b)

Minimum standards: The following minimum standards for height, yards and open space shall be observed:

(1)

Area, height and yard requirements according to zoning district are listed in Chart 5, District Regulations.

(2)

Off-street parking and loading shall be provided as prescribed in chapter 7 of this title.

(3)

Landscaping to provide a buffer to adjacent residential districts and uses must be provided.

(4)

Street widths and improvements must conform to the requirements established by the subdivision regulations and the standard design manual of the engineering office.

(5)

The planning commission may require other special improvements as they are required if they are deemed reasonable and essential.

(c)

Scope of review: The review will consider, but not be limited to, the following factors in review of the development plan:

(1)

The conservation of natural resources on the property proposed for development, including trees and other living vegetation, steep slopes, watercourses, floodplains and floodways, soils, air quality, scenic views and historic sites;

(2)

The provision of safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian transportation both within the development and the community;

(3)

The provision of sufficient open space, landscaping and buffering to meet the requirements of the outline plan;

(4)

The provision of adequate drainage facilities and on-site drainage retention in order to prevent drainage problems from occurring on the subject site or within the community;

(5)

The compatibility of the overall site design (location of buildings, parking lots, screening, landscaping) with the existing land use in the surrounding area;

(6)

The existence and/or provision of adequate community facilities to serve the proposed development (i.e., water, sewer and other utilities, streets, fire hydrants, site lighting, gas, electricity, telephone service and similar information);

(7)

Conformance of the site design (location of buildings, parking lots, screening, landscaping) with the comprehensive plan, any other applicable requirements of the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations and/or outline plan as previously approved by the governing authority;

(8)

Conformance of the site plan with the approved general plan, and any other applicable requirements of the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations.

(d)

For new structures only: Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit to the design review commission copies of the architectural elevations for all proposed structures, together with a landscape plan incorporating both required screening and all internal landscaping for the site. Application and review of plans by the design review commission shall follow the procedure set forth in title IV, chapter 3, article II of this Code. No building permit shall be issued until a site plan of the proposed development is approved, and review by the design review commission has been completed.

*Requirement may be waived by the office of planning and development, if deemed appropriate.