Chapter 18.50 — SITE PLANS

The purpose of this chapter is to provide the city with a mechanism for the review of site development on established buildable lots that are vacant, partially developed, or currently developed.

A.

Provisions of this chapter shall apply to the R-3, C-1, C-2, DTC, MUC, I-1, and I-2 zones.

B.

No building shall be constructed, reconstructed, rehabilitated or demolished on a parcel unless in compliance with all site plan requirements of this chapter.

(Ord. 373, §26(a), 2023)

A site plan drawn accurately to scale and showing the proposed development of the entire buildable lot shall be submitted, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

A.

The location of all existing and proposed structures on the property together with their dimensions, distance between structures and setback distances from property lines;

B.

Approximate location of all streams, drainage channels, and/or bodies of water and an approximate indication of slope and elevations of the property;

C.

Names, locations, and widths of all existing and proposed streets and rights-of-way on or near the property;

D.

Proposed type and location of driveways, parking areas, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, solid waste enclosures, fences, landscaping, and signage consistent with city standards;

E.

Location of water, sewer, electrical, natural gas and storm drainage facilities to serve the proposed structure(s);

F.

The relationship of the proposed structure(s) to the existing buildings and structures in the immediate vicinity; and

G.

Exterior front elevation of each proposed buildings along with building height dimensions, type, color and pitch of roof, and exterior building materials and colors.

Application for site plan review shall be filed with the city office on a form furnished by said office, accompanied by twenty full scale copies of the site plan and related drawings along with one 8.5″ × 11″ reduction of the site plan, and a fee as adopted by resolution of the city council. The site plan and related drawings may be prepared by the applicant or the applicant's representative, and shall be made clear and legible, and drawn to scale.

Site plans may be approved by the community development director following public notice and hearing as specified in Chapter 18.06, or referred to the planning commission for notice and hearing.

The community development director, on the basis of the information submitted by the applicant, and evidence submitted at the hearing, may approve site plans as provided by this chapter when the following findings can be made:

A.

The proposed site development is essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare;

B.

The proposed site development will not impair the integrity and character of the area in which it is located, or the zoning district;

C.

The proposed site development will insure that adequate public utilities and services are provided so that the project would not be detrimental to public health, safety, or general welfare;

(Ord. 373, §26(b), 2023)

In approving a site plan, the community development director is limited to applying standards and requirements to the permit as codified in the Municipal Code, including City Improvement Standards.

Decisions made by the community development director may be appealed to the planning commission pursuant to Chapter 18.06 of this title.

It is not possible to anticipate all situations that may arise or to prescribe standards applicable to every situation. Therefore, the community development director shall have the authority to approve exceptions to the strict application of applicable city codes and standards where the following findings can be made:

A.

The proposed project substantially complies with applicable city standards; and

B.

Allowing such an exception will result in an environmentally and/or aesthetically superior project than would have otherwise been authorized.

Chapter 18.52 - VARIANCES