The purpose of this Part B is to: establish a set of comprehensive procedures and standards for the design and landscaping of development in the Village; ensure new development is of a high quality; and enhance the economic value of the Village.
Site plans, prepared and approved in accordance with the provisions of this article and the site development standards of Article VI, shall be required in order to assist Village administrative officials in the review of all applications for zoning certificates pursuant to Part C of this Article V. Site plan approval shall be required prior to issuance of building permits for all new construction and additions.
No site plan shall be required for any use permitted pursuant to this Zoning Ordinance on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed six months.
The process for site plan submission and review is as follows:
(1) 
Preapplication meeting (optional). Although optional, it is strongly recommended that the applicant schedule a meeting with Village staff prior to submission of a site plan in order to familiarize him/herself with Village requirements and procedures.
(2) 
Submittal of initial application. The applicant shall submit to the Zoning Officer (a) eight full-sized sets, plus one electronic copy, of the site plan application, in accordance with the applicable provisions of Sections 5.06 and 5.07 of this Zoning Ordinance, and (b) all required fees set forth in the Annual Fee Resolution.[1] All site plans shall be submitted on a minimum sheet size of 11 inches by 17 inches and a maximum sheet size of 30 feet by 42 inches, except as may be approved by the Zoning Officer in his or her sole discretion. The site plans shall be considered as officially submitted only when all information and fee requirements have been satisfied.
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Editor's Note: See Ch. A25, Fees.
(3) 
Administrative review. The Zoning Officer shall review the site plan for general completeness and shall see that all applicable Village staff reviews are completed within a reasonable amount of time. Within 60 days after receipt of a completed site plan submission, the Zoning Officer shall either:
a. 
Approve the proposed site plan, upon his or her determination that the site plan satisfies all applicable requirements of this Zoning Ordinance and the Village Code;
b. 
Deny the proposed site plan, upon his or her determination that the site plan does not satisfy all applicable requirements of this Zoning Ordinance and the Village Code; or
c. 
Refer the proposed site plan to the Village Development Review Team, if required pursuant to Section 5.05(4) of this Zoning Ordinance.
(4) 
Special reviews (special use, planned unit development, or major variation). The Development Review Team process set forth in this Section 5.05(4) shall apply to all requested special uses, planned unit developments, and major variations when deemed necessary by the Zoning Officer, in accordance with the following:
a. 
The applicant shall schedule a preapplication meeting with the Development Review Team.
b. 
The applicant shall submit 10 copies, plus one electronic copy, of all of the following documents to the Zoning Officer, and make payment of all required fees not less than 10 days prior to the scheduled Development Review Team meeting:
(i) 
Completed Development Review Team Application;
(ii) 
Plat of survey;
(iii) 
Site plan;
(iv) 
Detailed landscape plan if landscaping is required pursuant to Part D of Article VI of this Zoning Ordinance; and
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(v) 
Any additional documents deemed appropriate, in the determination of the Zoning Officer.
c. 
Upon completion of the review of the proposed site plan by the Development Review Team, the Zoning Officer shall forward all review comments to the applicant.
d. 
The applicant is encouraged to make all changes recommended by the Development Review Team, and to submit 10 folded sets, plus one electronic copy, of the completed and revised site plan application to the Zoning Officer (see Section 5.06 and 5.07 for required materials). Upon official submittal, the Zoning Officer shall forward the application to the Plan Commission or the Zoning Board of Appeals for review, consistent with the applicable regulations set forth in this Zoning Ordinance.
(1) 
Scale. All site plans shall be drawn at a reasonable scale, but in no event less than one inch equals 50 feet, except as may be approved by the Zoning Officer in his or her sole discretion.
(2) 
General information:
a. 
Property owner's name, address and phone number.
b. 
Developer's name, address and phone number (if different from the property owners).
c. 
Name, address and phone number of registered architect, land planner, engineer, surveyor or other consultant who is responsible for compiling the plan.
d. 
North arrow and the last revision date of the plan.
e. 
Current zoning and/or requested zoning (if change is desired).
f. 
A context map showing major streets overlaid on an aerial photograph.
(3) 
Site conditions:
a. 
Existing site survey, showing lot dimensions, boundaries, and the location of all building(s) and structures.
b. 
Existing topography graphically represented via contour lines of two-foot intervals, extending 20 feet surrounding the subject site.
c. 
Location and extent of water bodies, wetlands, streams and floodplains on or adjacent to the subject site.
d. 
Preliminary engineering plans, as specified in the Village Subdivision Ordinance, showing stormwater detention/retention areas, grading/drainage plans, erosion control, utilities, location of sanitary sewer service lines as required by the Village Engineer.
e. 
Floor area for building footprint(s) and gross floor area of structure, building height and number of stories.
f. 
Building elevation of all faces, indicating type of materials, colors, sign and architectural features. Color renderings or site sections may be required by the Zoning Officer, in his or her sole discretion.
g. 
Landscape plans, if landscaping is required pursuant to Part D of Article VI of this ordinance, which landscape plans shall be prepared by a registered landscape architect in accordance with Part D of Article VI of this Zoning Ordinance. The landscape plans shall include all information required pursuant to Part D of Article VI of this Zoning Ordinance and the following additional information: grading, a schedule of plant materials by type and size, berms, a survey of any existing trees on site and details of proposed fencing, retaining walls or other screening methods.
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h. 
Exterior lighting plans, including a photometries plan, type of fixtures, height, location and lighting levels. The photometries plan shall include, at a minimum, the following:
i. 
All property lines, buildings footprints, and location of paved areas and curbs.
ii. 
Location of all exterior lighting fixtures, including any wall lighting.
iii. 
Photometric data for all paved areas at a spacing of not greater than 20 feet apart and not greater than six inches above the pavement surface.
iv. 
Existing and proposed utilities on the subject property and in rights-of-way.
i. 
Proposed location of wall and ground signs; details of any proposed signage with dimensions, materials, color and lighting.
j. 
Vehicular, pedestrian and service access, including the distance from the driveway opening at the curb to the nearest intersection street, the width of the driveway at the property line, the curb radius on each side of the driveway, identification and location of curblines, property lines, sidewalks, existing driveways, bus zones, parking regulations and signs, traffic signals, utility poles, parkway meters and fire hydrants.
k. 
Off-street parking and loading facilities, including number of spaces and dimensions of parking areas.
l. 
Any outdoor storage and activities or waste disposal facilities, including trash enclosure details.
(1) 
Scale: All site plans shall be drawn at a reasonable scale, but in no event less than one inch equals 50 feet, except as may be approved by the Zoning Officer in his or her sole discretion.
(2) 
General information:
a. 
Property owner's name, address and phone number.
b. 
Developer's name, address and phone number (if different from the property owners).
c. 
Name, address and phone number of registered architect, land planner, engineer, surveyor or other consultant who is responsible for compiling the plan.
d. 
North arrow and the last revision date of the plan.
e. 
Current zoning and/or requested zoning (if change is desired).
(3) 
The site plan shall show the location of building footprint, driveways, any accessory buildings (such as detached garages and sheds), lot dimensions, setbacks, impervious coverage ratio and proposed floor area ratio.
(4) 
Building elevations, including dimensions and an indication of the proposed materials and colors.