§ 33-217.1. Site plan review—Generally.

The Department shall review plans for compliance with zoning regulations and for compliance with the site plan review criteria. The purpose of the site plan review is to encourage logic, imagination, innovation and variety in the design process and thereby ensure the congruity of the proposed development and its compatibility with the surrounding area. All plans submitted to the Department shall be reviewed and approved or denied within fifteen (15) days from the date of submission. The applicant shall have the right to extend the fifteen-day period by an additional fifteen (15) days upon timely request made in writing to the Department. The Department shall have the right to extend the fifteen-day period by written notice to the applicant that additional information is needed to process the site plan. Denials shall be in writing and shall specifically set forth the grounds for denial. If the plan is disapproved the applicant may appeal to the appropriate Community Zoning Appeals Board in accordance with procedure established for appeals of administrative decision.

Procedure. Exhibits prepared by design professionals such as architects and landscape architects shall be submitted to the Department and shall include, but not be limited to the following:

(1)

Site plan including the following information:

(a)

Lot lines and setbacks.

(b)

Location, shape, size and height of existing and proposed buildings, decorative walls and entrance features.

(c)

Landscaping in accordance with Chapter 18A of this Code.

(d)

Location of off-street parking, loading facilities, and space for storage and collection of solid waste and recyclable materials.

(e)

Indication of exterior graphics, as required.

(f)

Indication of any site design methods used to conserve energy.

(2)

Floor plans and elevations of all structures, including total gross square foot area of each floor.

(3)

Figures indicating the following:

(a)

Gross and net acreage.

(b)

Amount of landscaped open space in square feet required and provided.

(c)

Amount of building coverage at ground level in square feet.

(d)

Total trees required and provided in accordance with Chapter 18A of this Code.

(e)

Parking required and provided.

(f)

Total amount of paved area in square feet.

(g)

Such other design data as may be needed to evaluate the project.

(Ord. No. 82-6, § 1, 2-2-82; Ord. No. 95-215, § 1, 12-5-95; Ord. No. 95-223, § 1, 12-5-95; Ord. No. 96-127, § 10, 9-4-96; Ord. No. 18-134, § 9, 11-8-18)