The purpose of the plan review is to enable the zoning administrator to make a finding that the proposed development is in conformity with the intent and provisions of this title and all other town ordinances. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the permitted and conditional uses as specified for each zoning district.

(Ord. 2007-004 § 1 (part))

A request for plan approval shall be filed with the zoning administrator on a form prescribed by the administrator. The request for approval shall be accompanied by four identical copies of the plan. Each copy shall be one or more sheets of paper measuring not more than twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inches, drawn to a scale and not smaller than forty (40) feet to the inch, which show the following:

A.

Lot dimensions;

B.

Location, size, height, use and exterior materials of all buildings and structures;

C.

Size and dimensions of yards and space between buildings;

D.

Location and height of walls and fences;

E.

Location, number of spaces, dimensions, circulation patterns and surface materials for all off-street parking and loading areas, driveways, access ways and pedestrian walkways;

F.

The location, dimensions, area, materials and lighting of signs;

G.

Location and general nature of lighting;

H.

Street dedications and improvements;

I.

Existing and proposed grades and drainage systems;

J.

The size and location of all existing and proposed public and private utilities. All easements must be shown;

K.

Natural features such as mesas, rock outcroppings or streams and man-made features such as existing roads and structures, with indication as to which are to be retained and which are to be removed or altered;

L.

Landscaping, including all surfacing material around buildings and in all open spaces;

M.

A vicinity sketch showing the location of the site in relation to the surrounding street system. Adjacent properties and their uses shall be identified;

N.

A legal description of the land included in the site plan and of the lot; the name, address and telephone number of the owner, developer and designer;

O.

Any other information which the zoning administrator may find necessary to establish compliance with this title and other ordinances.

(Ord. 2007-004 § 1 (part))

Under certain circumstances where the nature of the permitted or conditional use is such that it would be unnecessary or economically unfeasible for the applicant to prepare a plan in accordance with above requirements, the zoning administrator may waive certain of the above requirements, but in all cases the applicant will be required to prepare and submit some type of site plan drawn to scale.

(Ord. 2007-004 § 1 (part))

The application for plan approval shall be accompanied by a filing fee in an amount established by a schedule adopted by resolution of the council and filed in the office of the town clerk. No part of the filing fee shall be returnable. Payment of filing fee shall be waived when the petitioner is the town, county, state or federal government.

(Ord. 2007-004 § 1 (part))

A.

The zoning administrator shall have ten working days from submission of the plan application to review said plan and approve, conditionally approve or reject said plan based on it, compliance with all provisions of this title, all other ordinances and master plans of the town of Springerville, and to notify the applicant of his or her decision in writing. If however, the zoning administrator wishes to obtain the opinion of the planning and zoning commission he may at his discretion, forward the plan to the commission for action at their next regular meeting. In such case the zoning administrator must render his decision within five days after commission action, the decision set forth in detail, the reasons for denial, or in the event of a conditional approval, the changes or additions which are necessary to make the plan acceptable.

B.

All copies of the approved plan, with any conditions shown thereon or attached thereto, shall be dated and signed by the zoning administrator. One copy of said approved plan and conditions shall be mailed to the applicant and one copy shall be filed with the building inspector.

(Ord. 2007-004 § 1 (part))

Any applicant for plan approval who is dissatisfied or aggrieved by the decisions of the zoning administrator, may appeal such decision to the board of adjustment by filing a written notice of appeal with the zoning administrator no later than fifteen (15) days from the date of the zoning administrator's decision.

(Ord. 2007-004 § 1 (part))

A.

Six months from the date of approval, a plan approval becomes void if a building permit has not been issued.

B.

An extension of approval may be granted if the applicant files for an extension period prior to the approval becoming void and the extension is granted by the approving body.

C.

The zoning administrator shall notify the permittee by mail of an expiration of plan approval.

(Ord. 2007-004 § 1 (part))

A.

Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the building inspector shall ascertain that the zoning administrator has approved plans which are in conformance to those presented with the building permit application and that the time limitations imposed by this title have not elapsed.

B.

The zoning administrator shall ensure that all matters are undertaken according to the conditions of the approved plan. In the event of a violation, the zoning administrator shall notify the permittee by mail, that he is in violation of the conditions of the approved plan. If no attempt to change the circumstances of the violation is made within ten days after notification, the building permit shall be revoked and considered null and void.

(Ord. 2007-004 § 1 (part))