Hesperia Municipal Code § 16.12.080 Purpose of provisions

The purpose of the site plan review process is to assist the property owner in obtaining the best utilization of the property in accordance with sound land use planning and design criteria, and to enable the planning agency to ensure that the proposed development is in conformance with the intent and provisions of the general plan and all applicable city regulations and policies.

(Ord. 192 Exh. A (§ 83.02.010), 1994)

(Ord. No. 2012-14, § 3(Exh. A), 8-7-12; Ord. No. 2021-01, 3(Exh. A), 6-1-21)

A. No person shall undertake, conduct or use, or cause to be undertaken, conducted or used, any development projects which require an approved land use application, without having first complied with the provisions of this article.

B. In granting any site plan review or revised site plan review, the reviewing authority shall affix those conditions which it deems necessary in order to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare of the area.

C. The development review committee shall review requests for a site plan review or revised site plan review at an administrative hearing with notice pursuant to Section 16.12.010.

(Ord. No. 2021-01, 3(Exh. A), 6-1-21)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2021-01, 3(Exh. A), adopted June 1 2021, repealed the former § 16.12.085, and enacted a new § 16.12.085 as set out herein. The former § 16.12.085 pertained to approval required and derived from Ord. 192 Exh. A (§ 83.02.020), adopted 1994; Ord. No. 2012-14, § 3(Exh. A), adopted August 7, 2012; Ord. No. 2017-11, § 3(Exh. A), adopted June 20, 2017.

A. Application Submission.

1. The project applicant must be the property owner or an authorized agent of the property owner.

2. The applicant shall prepare a comprehensive site plan and complete the required application forms supplied by the city. The applicant shall file said plans and application with the planning department, along with the required fee as adopted by the city council. Information requested on the application form and other processing requirements, including but not limited to number of copies requested, maps, graphics or informational reports and studies, shall be determined by the planning division.

3. The applicant may be required to clarify, correct or supply additional information before the application is deemed complete. The department shall not accept a site plan for filing if the application does not conform to the standards as prescribed in this section. Upon making the determination that the application conforms to these standards, the department will notify the applicant in writing that the application has been accepted pursuant to Section 16.12.025 of this division

B. Site Plan. The application shall be accompanied by the required number of site plan maps, drawn at a minimum scale of one inch equals twenty (20) feet, or other scale approved by the reviewing authority, on standard sheets of twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inches. The site plans shall indicate the location of all known and proposed easements and improvements; structures and improvements proposed to be demolished, relocated, or constructed; and all other pertinent information which can be graphically depicted on the plan, as specified in the checklist provided by the planning division.

C. Drawings and Elevations. Elevations showing the general appearance and features of proposed structures shall be submitted as required on the application checklist.

When required by the planning division, drawings and elevations shall be submitted in addition to those accompanying the site plan, which shall include but not be limited to the following:

1. Roof overhangs and any other parts of the structures that protrude from the building surfaces;

2. Uses of each room or floor plans if required.

3. A color set of exterior building elevations and a materials board or a color rendering.

(Ord. 192 Exh. A (§ 83.02.030), 1994)

(Ord. No. 2012-14, § 3(Exh. A), 8-7-12)

A. Site plan approval shall apply only to the property for which the application was made, and shall apply to that property as long as the use for which approval was granted is in effect, regardless of changes in ownership.

B. Site plan approval shall be granted for a period not to exceed thirty-six (36) months from the effective date of the decision; extensions of time to complete compliance with conditions of approval may be granted where warranted, pursuant to Section 16.12.060. Site plans for residential projects are not eligible for extensions of time.

C. The following requirements may be placed upon the development project by the reviewing authority as conditions of approval:

1. Dedications and/or easements for streets, alleys, drainage, public utilities, recreational trails, flood control, and such other rights-of-way as may be determined essential to the orderly development of the site and abutting properties;

2. On and off-site improvements, including but not limited to the following:

a. Grading, drainage and drainage structures necessary to protect the public safety,

b. Curbs and gutters, street pavement, sidewalks, and traffic control devices; all road improvements are to be constructed pursuant to plans and specifications of the public works department of the city,

c. Adequate water system and fire protection equipment, pursuant to plans and specifications of the public works department and the Hesperia Fire Protection District (H.F.P.D.),

d. Sanitary sewer facilities and connections,

e. Services from public utilities where provided,

f. Street trees,

g. Landscaping, walls and/or fences, trash enclosures, and lighting fixtures,

h. Street lights and street name signs,

i. In addition to the above requirements, the reviewing authority shall require such additional improvements and facilities as determined necessary for the proper development of the site and area.

(Ord. 192 Exh. A (§ 83.02.040), 1994)

(Ord. No. 2009-08, § 3(Exh. A), 10-20-09; Ord. No. 2012-14, § 3(Exh. A), 8-7-12; Ord. No. 2020-10, § 2, 11-3-20; Ord. No. 2021-01, 3(Exh. A), 6-1-21)

The approval authority will determine the merits of the proposed site plan, and its compliance with the principles, standards, policies and goals of the general plan, development code and other applicable codes and ordinances adopted by the city and its subsidiary districts, in order to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. Approval shall be based upon the following minimum criteria, which shall also constitute the findings to be made by the approval authority in approving or denying a site plan:

A. The site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate all yards, open spaces, setbacks, walls and fences, parking areas, fire and building code considerations, and other features pertaining to the application;

B. The proposed use will not have a substantial adverse effect on abutting property or the permitted use thereof, and will not generate excessive noise, vibration, traffic, or other disturbances, nuisances or hazards;

C. The proposed use is consistent with the goals, policies, standards and maps of the development code, general plan, and other applicable codes and ordinances adopted by the city;

D. The site for the proposed use has adequate access, meaning that the site design incorporates street and highway limitations.

(Ord. 192 Exh. A (§ 83.02.050), 1994)

(Ord. No. 2012-14, § 3(Exh. A), 8-7-12)