Chapter 17.65 — SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN PERMIT

The intent and purpose of a site development plan permit, and the site development plan review process is:

• A. To ensure compliance with city ordinances and policies;

• B. To ensure the incorporation of sound design practices;

• C. To ensure that proper facilities are provided;

• D. To ensure compliance with storm water management requirements;

• E. To ensure that easements and rights-of-way are recognized and respected on development plans.

• (Ord. 4950 § 3, 2010)

A site development plan permit shall be required for all buildings or developments proposing four or more dwelling units, new commercial or industrial developments, and any expansions of existing commercial or industrial developments, when such expansions include increased floor area or

building height, increased outdoor facilities or storage areas, or any other intensification of use. The director of community development may authorize minor expansions or alterations to existing developments without requiring site development plan permit approval in instances where the director determines that the requested expansion would be negligible and would not result in adverse effects to the subject property or surrounding properties.

Site development plan permits shall not be required for planned residential developments, residential subdivisions of single family lots, or for specific plans and conditional use permits authorizing development projects, when such other development permit processes include a site plan depicting the location and design of all proposed structures and facilities.

Notwithstanding the above, a site development plan permit may be required as part of the approval of any development request at the discretion of the director of community development. (Ord. 5072 § 9, 2018)

An application for a site development plan permit may be filed with the secretary of the planning commission by the owner of the property for which the permit is requested, or the property owner's agent.

(Ord. 4950 § 3, 2010)

At a minimum, the following items shall be submitted with a completed application for a site development permit, unless otherwise waived by the director.

In addition to the other items listed as requirements on the application form, an application for a site development plan permit shall include a scaled site plan drawing. As a general rule, the site plan shall depict all the following items:

• A. All property lines;

• B. All existing and proposed structures and their dimensions;

• C. All existing and proposed outdoor facilities and equipment;

• D. All existing and proposed parking facilities and vehicular and pedestrian circulation elements including all driveway aisles and pedestrian walkways;

• E. All existing and proposed fences and walls;

• F. All existing and proposed freestanding signs;

• G. All existing and proposed trash and recycling enclosures;

• H. All existing and required public improvements, both on-site and in the public right-of-way adjacent to the subject property;

• I. All easements;

• J. Provisions for adequate drainage and compliance with the city's storm water management requirements;

• K. Provisions for emergency vehicle access and circulation;

• L. Existing and proposed landscape improvements; and

• M. A "notes" section documenting: Gross and net lot area, number of proposed dwelling units (if applicable), lot coverage, area dedicated to landscaping, building floor areas, building footprint areas, and number of existing and proposed parking spaces.

• (Ord. 4950 § 3, 2010)

Site development plan permits and amendments thereto may be approved, conditionally approved, or denied by the director of community development. The director may, at his or her discretion, refer site development plan permits and amendments thereto to the planning commission or city council, as applicable, which may approve, conditionally approve, or deny such permits. (Ord. 5018 § 17, 2015)

Prior to the approval of a site development permit, or any amendment to a site development permit, the following findings must be made:

• A. The proposed project is consistent with applicable goals, policies and programs of the General Plan, any applicable specific plan or regional planning document;

• B. The proposed site plan and building design are consistent with all applicable city ordinances and policies;

• C. Easements and rights-of-way are recognized and respected on the site development plan; and

• D. Public improvements will be completed, maintained and upgraded in accordance with public improvement thresholds.

• (Ord. 5018 § 17, 2015)

The applicant for a site development plan permit shall be notified in writing of the decision of the director to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the permit. In the event that the director refers the permit application to the planning commission, the applicant shall be notified in writing and the notice shall include the date and time of the planning commission meeting. Any such decision shall be rendered within 60 calendar days of an application for a site development permit being deemed complete by the director pursuant to California Government Code Section 65943 , unless additional time is deemed necessary to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act as provided for in California Government Code Section 65950 .

(Ord. 5018 § 17, 2015)

After approval of the preliminary site development plan, the revised or "final" site development plan shall reflect all required changes and shall be submitted to the planning division prior to any request for building permits. After the final copy of the site development plan has been received and signed by the director, the applicant may request and obtain building permits from the building division. The approved site development plan shall be used as the site plan for obtaining such building permits. (Ord. 5018 § 17, 2015)

The action of the director or the planning commission in approving, conditionally approving, or denying a site development plan permit may be appealed pursuant to the requirements listed in Chapter 17.30 of this title. Planning commission decisions shall include findings to support the issuance or denial of this permit consistent with Section 17.65.020 . (Ord. 5018 § 17, 2015)