(A)   Site development plans are intended to ensure ample provisions for the efficient use of land and to promote high standards in the layout, design, landscaping, and construction of development. They are further intended to supplement the provisions of the subdivision regulations and to further the purposes and provisions of this code for developments other than subdivision developments.

   (B)   The purposes of this subchapter are to state the specific additional requirements applicable to the development of land in certain zoning districts, and to prescribe the standards for the preparation and submission of site development plan drawings and for the design and construction of required improvements.

(Ord. 96-152, passed 10-7-1996)

   A site development plan is required and shall be submitted for the following:

   (A)   Any use or development involving new construction, reconstruction, or expansion of structures in all zoning districts except single-family detached dwelling units or duplexes in residential districts;

   (B)   Any development in which automobile parking spaces are to be used by more than one establishment;

   (C)   When a change is proposed in the exterior elements of a previously approved site development plan;

   (D)   When an existing residential use is proposed for change to a commercial, industrial, or multi- family residential use; and

   (E)   All public and/or semi-public buildings and institutions.

(Ord. 96-152, passed 10-7-1996)

   (A)   Site development plans shall be prepared by persons professionally qualified (certified planner, architect, engineer) to do such work. Final site plans shall be certified by an engineer duly registered by the state, and include a boundary survey certified by a land surveyor duly registered by the state.

   (B)   Every site plan shall show the name of the development, the name and address of the owner and developer, north point, date, scale, and number of sheets.

   (C)   Site development plans may be prepared on one or more sheets to show clearly the information required by this section and to facilitate the review and approval of the plan. If prepared on more than one sheet, match lines shall clearly indicate where the several sheets join.

   (D)   Site development plans shall be prepared at a scale of one inch = 50 feet or larger (for example, one inch = 40 feet, and the like). No sheet shall exceed 24 inches by 36 inches in size. Fifteen copies shall be submitted to the Director of Inspection and Engineering for all developments.

   (E)   Profiles must be submitted on standard plan profile sheets. Special studies as required may be submitted on standard cross section paper and shall have a scale of one inch = 50 feet horizontally and one inch = five feet vertically. No sheet size shall exceed 24 inches by 36 inches. Floodplain limit studies required by this chapter shall be shown on all profile sheets with reference to properties affected and centerline of stream.

   (F)   All horizontal distances shown on the site plan shall be in feet and decimals of a foot to the closest one-tenth of a foot; and all bearings in degrees to the nearest ten seconds.

(Ord. 96-152, passed 10-7-1996)

   (A)   All site plans must be approved by the Planning Commission except as provided in division (F) of this section. Site plans shall be submitted to the Director of Inspection and Engineering who shall review same for compliance with this chapter. Submittal shall be 45 days prior to the meeting date at which the plans will be reviewed by the Planning Commission accompanied by a fee as set forth in § 153.045.

   (B)   Final site plans to be submitted to the Planning Commission shall be based on a previously approved preliminary plan except where such requirement is waived by the Planning Commission for good cause.

   (C)   The Planning Commission shall act on site plans presented to it within a reasonable time and the developer shall be advised as to the decision of the Planning Commission by letter and/or legible markings and notes on the plan. The decision shall be final. Final approval shall be shown by the signature of the Director of Inspection and Engineering on the final plans.

   (D)   Prior to final approval of the site plan, the developer shall post any required bonds and shall present any dedication or easement plats for approval prior to recordation.

   (E)   Approval of a final site plan by the Planning Commission shall expire 12 months from the date of such approval unless building permits have been obtained for construction in accordance therewith. A single extension, not to exceed six months, may be given by the Planning Commission upon written request by the applicant.

   (F)   Site plans for commercial developments of less than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area and industrial developments of less than 32,000 square feet of gross floor area may be approved by the Director of Inspection and Engineering. Any person aggrieved by any decision of the administrative official whose decisions required pursuant to this chapter may, within ten days of the decision, appeal and have a determination made by the Board of Building and Zoning Appeals.

   (G)   Approval of the site development plan by the Director of Inspection and Engineering after bonding approval by the Engineer constitutes authorization to proceed with site improvements within the area proposed under the site plan.

   (H)   The Director of Inspection and Engineering or Planning Commission may attach conditions to the approval of the site development plan as may be reasonably required by the public health, safety, and welfare.

(Ord. 96-152, passed 10-7-1996)

   (A)   It is strongly recommended that, prior to submitting any plans, the applicant meet with village officials regarding plan requirements.

   (B)   Every preliminary site plan submitted in accordance with this chapter shall contain the following information:

      (1)   Location and acreage of various types of land use;

      (2)   Location, names, and dimensions of proposed and existing streets, buildings, easements, and drainageways;

      (3)   Preliminary plans for the provision of utilities, including, but not limited to, the methods for handling drainage, water supply, and sewage disposal; and

      (4)   Proposed parking layout including ingress and egress.

(Ord. 96-152, passed 10-7-1996)

   At the time of preliminary site plan review, the Planning Commission or Director shall specify which of the following data shall be contained on the final site plan:

   (A)   The owners, zoning, and present use of adjoining lands;

   (B)   Location of all minimum building setback lines;

   (C)   Location, type, and size of vehicular ingress and egress to the site;

   (D)   A boundary survey;

   (E)   Location, type, size, and height of all fencing, screening, and buffering where required by this code;

   (F)   Existing topography with a maximum two-foot contour intervals and the proposed finished grading by contour;

   (G)   Provisions for the adequate control of erosion and sedimentation indicating the proposed temporary and permanent control practices and measures which will be implemented during all phases of clearing, grading, and construction;

   (H)   All off-street parking and parking bays, loading spaces, and walkways indicating type of surfacing and showing the number of parking spaces provided and the number required;

   (I)   Number of floors, floor area, height and location of each building, and proposed general use for each building. In a multi-family residential building, the number, size, and type of dwelling units shall be shown;

   (J)   Building elevations depicting actual composition and architectural style for all proposed structures;

   (K)   Provisions for the adequate disposition of natural and stormwater on and off-site, in accordance with current design criteria and construction standards of the village, including, but not limited to, the calculation of the contributing drainage area in acres and the location, size, type, and grade of ditches, catch basins, inlets, pipes, and other drainage structures;

   (L)   All existing and proposed sanitary sewer facilities indicating all pipe sizes, types, grades, invert elevations, location of manholes, and such other data as may be deemed necessary by the Village Engineer;

   (M)   All existing and proposed water facilities including all water mains, their sizes, valves, and fire hydrant locations;

   (N)   The location of any proposed refuse removal pads;

   (O)   Location and size of all recreation and open space areas;

   (P)   A landscaping and lighting plan;

   (Q)   Floodplain limits which shall be established by flood hazard maps on file with the Director of Inspection and Engineering and/or engineering methods;

   (R)   The location, width, size, and intended purpose of all easements and right-of-way and whether they are to be publicly or privately maintained. A plan copy, suitable for recording, shall be submitted showing any rights-of-way and/or easements for public dedication;

   (S)   (1)   The following data relative to all existing and proposed streets:

         (a)   Location;

         (b)   Width;

         (c)   Names;

         (d)   Curve data;

         (e)   Grades; and

         (f)   Site distances.

      (2)   Typical sections shall be provided for all proposed streets or travel-ways.

   (T)   Such other relevant data as the Planning Commission or Director of Inspection and Engineering may require.

(Ord. 96-152, passed 10-7-1996)

   (A)   All improvements required by this chapter shall be installed at the cost of the developer and in accordance with design and construction standards of the village.

   (B)   Prior to approval of any site plan, there shall be executed by the owner or developer and submitted with the site plan an agreement to construct such required physical improvements as are located within public rights-of-way or easements or as are connected to any public facility in form and substance as approved by the village, together with a bond with surety, certified or cashiers check in the amount of the estimated cost of the required improvements as submitted by the developer and approved by the Village Engineer. The aforesaid agreement and bond with surety shall be provided for completion of all work covered thereby within the time to be determined by the Director of Inspection and Engineering, which time may be extended upon written application by the owner or developer, signed by all parties (including sureties) to the original agreement. The Village Engineer may also require a restoration bond. The bond shall be to insure repair of any damage done to existing curb, gutter, sidewalk, street pavement, landscaping, or other items within the right-of-way adjacent to a project. The amount of the bond shall be as determined by the Village Engineer based on his or her estimate of potential damage.

   (C)   All street construction standards and geometric design standards shall be in accord with those specified by the subdivision regulations of the village except where specifically modified by the Village Engineer.

   (D)   Private vehicular travel lanes or driveways designed to permit vehicular travel on the site and to and from adjacent property and parking areas shall be constructed not less than 20 feet in width.

   (E)   No structure shall be located less than five feet from any easement.

   (F)   Adequate drainage for the disposition of storm and natural waters both on and off-site shall be provided. The extent of both on-site and off-site treatment shall be approved by the Village Engineer.

   (G)   Water service shall be based on the requirements of the Director of Service and the Village Engineer.

   (H)   Sanitary sewer facilities shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Director of Service and the Village Engineer.

   (I)   In the preparation of site development plans, consideration will be given to provide suitable areas for parks, schools, open space, and other areas of public recreational use, especially when such facilities are proposed in the area under consideration of the community Comprehensive Plan of the village.

   (J)   Fire hydrants shall be located within 150 feet of any proposed structure and/or 300 feet from entry access to structure as apparatus travels, as approved by the Village Engineer and the Wayne Township Fire Department.

   (K)   Provisions shall be made for sidewalks and pedestrian walkways which will enable patrons, residents, and/or tenants to walk safely and conveniently from one building to another within the site and to building and/or uses on adjacent sites as well. Sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with village standards and the requirements of the Director of Service.

   (L)   Landscape planting, screening, buffering, fences, and other physical improvements shall be provided by the developer in accordance with §§ 153.275 through 153.281.

   (M)   All improvements that will ultimately be dedicated and become a part of the village-owned infrastructure system shall be inspected full-time during construction by the village or its authorized representative. The costs of such inspection shall be paid by the developer.

(Ord. 96-152, passed 10-7-1996)

   (A)   No permit shall be issued by any administrative officer for the construction of any building or improvement requiring a permit in any area covered by a site development plan except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and duly approved site development plan. No construction or site improvements shall be initiated until the site plan has been approved.

   (B)   Any site development may be revised and such revisions shall be accomplished in the same manner as the original approval; provided, however, that minor technical changes which do not substantially alter the original site plan may be authorized by the Director of Inspection and Engineering.

   (C)   Any requirement of this chapter may be waived by the Planning Commission where such requirement is deemed to be restrictive or unreasonable, provided such waiver is not adverse to the purpose and intent of this chapter.

   (D)   Upon satisfactory completion of the required improvements, the Village Engineer shall release any remaining bonds.

(Ord. 96-152, passed 10-7-1996)