§ 25-150

The city recognizes that new development, in order to provide for safe and efficient circulation, compatibility with surrounding uses, attractive and efficient designs, and the provision of required landscaping, open space, and other areas, requires the formal review and approval of a detailed site plan review. The site plan review approval process is provided for this purpose. (Ord. #1634)

Applications for site plan review approval shall be submitted for those uses specified as requiring site plan review approval in the applicable zoning district in appendix A, "Uses by Zoning District", of this chapter and those listed below:

• A. Residential projects involving the construction of new buildings;

• B. Commercial or industrial projects involving new buildings, new construction or building additions;

• C. Wireless antennas that meet criteria established in subsection 25-80-3B1 of this chapter;

• D. Commercial and industrial building facade remodels; and

• E. Major exterior modifications to a historical structure. (Ord. #1634)

Each site plan review shall set forth in text, maps, and diagrams the following, unless determined by the development services director to be unnecessary for a particular project. The development services director may also require at his/her discretion the submission of additional information as needed for a particular project.

A. An existing setting description which includes:

1. A description of the physical characteristics of the site;

2. Available public services and facilities;

3. The capacity of the existing circulation system; and

4. The existing and planned land use of adjacent properties.

B. A discussion of specific objectives and limits for development of the property which recognize and respond to identified constraints.

• C. The level of public services and facilities required to serve the proposed development.

D. Proposed access and circulation, including parking areas, loading areas, and pedestrian walkways. The site plan review shall also detail any improvements to adjacent or off site roadways required to serve the proposed development.

E. Significant natural features and areas to be retained for common open space, and provisions for preserving, maintaining, and using those areas.

• F. Known manmade and natural hazards, and the methods for mitigating the hazards.

• G. Proposed grading and landscaping.

• H. Plans showing all proposed structures, including the following:

1. Footprints of all proposed buildings;

2. Elevations of all proposed buildings; and

3. Materials and colors to be used on the exteriors of all proposed buildings. (Ord. #1634)

A. An application shall be filed pursuant to the provisions of section 25-100-2 of this chapter. Upon acceptance of a site plan review approval application as complete, the development services director or his/her designee shall review the application for conformance with the provisions of this zoning code. The development services director shall forward the plans, project description, and other relevant materials to the site plan review committee consisting of members of environmental services, building and safety division, redevelopment department, fire department, sheriff department, code enforcement division and any other entity deemed appropriate by the development services director. The development services director shall schedule the matter for a meeting with the project applicant and site plan review committee pursuant to the provisions of article 100 of this chapter.

B. The site plan review committee members shall review the project and forward a recommendation with code requirements and conditions of approval to the development services director.

C. The development services director shall act to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application.

D. The development services director on behalf of the site plan review committee shall forward a letter containing its findings and decisions. The letter shall recite, among other things, the facts and reasons which make the granting or denial of the site plan review necessary to carry out the provisions and general purpose of this zoning code. If the site plan review is approved, the letter shall recite the conditions and limitations imposed, if any. (Ord. #1634)

The decision of the development services director is considered final unless an appeal has been filed in accordance with section 25-100-6 of this chapter. The decision shall become effective ten (10) days after the approval, unless an appeal has been timely filed. (Ord. #1634)

The development services director, or the planning commission on appeal, in acting to approve a site plan review application, may impose conditions as are reasonably necessary to ensure the project is consistent with the general plan, compatible with surrounding land uses, and meets the provisions and intent of this zoning code. In making such a determination, the deciding body shall find that the proposed use is in general accord with the following principles and standards:

A. That the proposed uses are consistent with the general plan;

B. That the nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures have been considered, and that the use will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures;

• C. That the site for the proposed use is of adequate size and shape to accommodate the use and buildings proposed;

• D. That the proposed use complies with all applicable development standards of the zoning district; and

• E. That the proposed use observes the spirit and intent of this zoning code. (Ord. #1634)

A. Use of Approved Site Plan Review: Any approved site plan review, which is not used within the time specified in the grant of approval or, if no time is specified, within one year of the effective date of such approval, shall render the approval expired. The final deciding body may extend such approval for a period of time not to exceed one year, provided an application requesting the extension is filed prior to the original extension date. For purposes of this section, "used" means the commencement of construction activity or any activity authorized by the grant of approval.

B. Proceedings to Terminate: Any proceeding to enforce the expiration of any approved site plan review granted hereunder shall commence with a notice to the holder of the site plan review of the city’s intent to enforce the same and following the hearing process set forth in section 25-100-5 of this chapter. (Ord. #1634)

An approved site plan review which is valid and in effect and granted pursuant to the provisions of this zoning code shall run with the land and shall continue to be valid upon change of ownership of the land unless the site plan review activity ceases for a period of six (6) consecutive months. (Ord. #1634) Table of Contents Previous Next

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