The purpose of Chapter 19.130 SVMC is to ensure efficient and safe land development, compatible use of land, compliance with SVMC Title 22, Design and Development Standards, and adequate water supply, drainage, and other utilities. (Ord. 16-018 § 6 (Att. B), 2016).

Site plan review is classified as a Type I development application and shall be processed in accordance with SVMC 17.80.070. (Ord. 16-018 § 6 (Att. B), 2016).

A building permit or land disturbing permit shall not be issued for the following unless a site plan review is approved or approved with conditions by the department:

A. Any land disturbing activity unless exempted pursuant to SVMC 24.50.020;

B. Any commercial development;

C. Any industrial development;

D. Any multifamily development that includes three or more units;

E. Any alternative residential development pursuant to SVMC 19.40.030; and

F. Any development in single-family residential zones. (Ord. 16-018 § 6 (Att. B), 2016).

Prior to approving any building or permit for land disturbing activities, the proposal shall:

A. Conform with all applicable provisions of the SVMC and all other applicable law; and

B. Conform to the conditions required by the department, hearing examiner, or council. (Ord. 16-018 § 6 (Att. B), 2016).

The site plan shall be drawn to an acceptable scale and include all necessary information as required by the department including, but not limited to, landscape and lighting plans as required pursuant to Chapters 22.60 and 22.70 SVMC. (Ord. 16-018 § 6 (Att. B), 2016).