Washington City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VII
Site Plan Review Requirements
Section 400.270 Developments Subject To Site Plan Review.
[R.O. 1992 § 400.270; Ord. No. 16-11557, 8-15-2016, effective 3-1-2017]
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Applicability.
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The requirements of this Article shall apply to all developments, except for the following:
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Detached single-family and two-family dwellings involving only one structure located on individual lots, including accessory structures.
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Additions to non-residential buildings, or new accessory non-residential buildings, when the addition or new accessory building is less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the existing principal building and the addition or new accessory building does not exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet in gross floor area; no new curb cuts are required; and when such new construction does not reduce existing parking or significantly modify existing on-site circulation as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
e.
Canopies constructed over existing walkways, loading docks, or pump islands, where such new construction does not reduce existing parking or significantly modify existing on-site circulation as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
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The above exceptions to site plan review in no way relieve any other requirements for submission of plans as may be required by the Washington Building Code or other regulations requiring certain plans.
Section 400.275 Site Plan Submittal Requirements.
[R.O. 1992 § 400.275; Ord. No. 16-11557, 8-15-2016, effective 3-1-2017]
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Site Plan Content. The site plan shall contain the following information:
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Name, address, and telephone number of the property owner and, if different, the person or firm submitting the plan (may be submitted on a separate sheet).
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Location map of the property in question (may be submitted on a separate sheet).
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North arrow and plan scale. The plan scale shall be one (1) inch equals twenty (20) feet to one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet in any increments of ten (10) feet on one or more sheets not less than eight and one-half (8 1/2) inches by eleven (11) inches or greater than thirty-six (36) inches by forty-eight (48) inches in size. The Zoning Administrator may authorize a different plan scale, so long as the scale is in ten-foot increments and the resulting site plan clearly shows the information required herein.
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Out-boundary of the lot, including all dimensions and bearings, both linear and angular, radii and arcs, necessary for locating the boundaries of the lot. Also include the lot number and subdivision name, if applicable.
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The area of the lot in square feet or acres to the nearest tenth of an acre.
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Delineation and identification of all easements (existing and proposed).
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The zoning district classification of the lot and of adjacent parcels, where different than the site.
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Delineation of existing buildings to be retained and proposed buildings. Also indicate the proposed use of the building(s) and the distances, in feet, from the lot lines and right-of-way line(s).
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Delineation of minimum building setback requirements.
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A tabulation of the number of multiple-family dwelling units by number of bedrooms, if applicable.
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Delineation of off-street parking spaces, including itemization of the number of spaces required and proposed and fire lanes. Also indicate typical dimensions for parking stalls, circulation aisle and fire lane widths, parking bay widths, angle of stalls, and location and dimensions of handicapped parking stalls.
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Delineation and dimensions of existing and proposed type of pavement and curbing, including the location of existing and proposed curb cuts. Also indicate the right-of-way line of streets abutting the site.
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Grading, storm drainage and erosion control plans, in accordance with the requirements of City of Washington Municipal Code, MODOT and any other applicable regulation.
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The approximate location and size of existing and proposed sanitary and storm sewers, culverts, water mains and fire hydrants, and other underground utilities.
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In situations where landscaping and/or screening is required by this Chapter (see Article IV, Section 400.190), provide a landscape plan showing existing and proposed landscaping, including the name and size of plant material. Also, provide plans and elevation details of any man-made screening material as may be required by this Chapter (e.g., required fencing between residential and non-residential uses, and required screening of mechanical equipment and trash disposal containers).
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Location, type, dimensions and size of all signs associated with the proposed development (see Chapter 405).
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Provide an exterior lighting plan for all parking and common pedestrian areas.
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Topography of the project area with contour intervals of five (5) feet or less, unless waived by the Planning and Zoning Commission as clearly unnecessary to review of the project.
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Stormwater runoff and detention plans in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 420, Section 420.035, and any additional information, beyond the requirements listed above, that may be requested by the Zoning Administrator or the Planning and Zoning Commission when such additional information is determined to be necessary for evaluating the proposed development.
Section 400.280 Site Plan Review Procedures.
[R.O. 1992 § 400.280; Ord. No. 16-11557, 8-15-2016, effective 3-1-2017]
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Site Plan Submission And Staff Review.
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Submission By Applicant. The applicant shall submit five (5) paper copies and a digital file of the information required by Section 400.275 to the Engineering and Planning Department.
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Completeness Of Submittal. Upon receipt of the site plan and associated information, the Zoning Administrator shall review the documents to determine acceptability for submission. If the Zoning Administrator determines the submittal is complete, then the submittal shall be date stamped.
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Staff Review. After the site plan has been accepted for review, the Zoning Administrator shall obtain comments on the site plan, or relevant portions thereof, from the City Engineer, Water and Wastewater Superintendent, Building Official, Fire Chief, and/or other City staff as may be appropriate.
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Staff may recommend changes to the site plan that would improve the functionality of the proposed development or mitigate any potential adverse impacts of the proposed development on neighboring properties.
Section 400.285 Site Plan Changes And Amendments.
[R.O. 1992 § 400.285; Ord. No. 16-11557, 8-15-2016, effective 3-1-2017]
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Minor Changes.
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Minor changes to the approved site plan may be permitted with the express written consent of the Zoning Administrator. No change which may be authorized under this Subsection shall cause any of the following:
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Creation of any situation which would not be in conformance with this Chapter, the Washington Municipal Code, or other applicable codes or regulations;
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A change in use or the character of the development;
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An increase in building site coverage over 5%.
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An increase in the intensity of use (e.g., an increase in the number of dwelling units);
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A reduction in approved buffer areas and landscaped areas; or
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A change in traffic circulation, either on- or off-site.
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The Zoning Administrator may first seek the concurrence of the appropriate City staff prior to rendering a decision on approving a minor change to the site plan.
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Site Plan Amendments. Any changes to the site plan, other than minor changes authorized by the Zoning Administrator, shall require the submission of a new site plan. The procedures for review of a new or revised plan shall be the same as for the initial application.