It is the purpose of this article to specify standards, application
and data requirements, and the review process that shall be followed
in the preparation of site plans as required by this chapter. These
requirements are incorporated into the zoning compliance certification
application process to ensure that the appropriate bodies are afforded
an opportunity to review and evaluate proposed uses and development
of sites with regard to such considerations as parking, vehicular
and pedestrian circulation, drainage, landscaping and screening, signage,
lighting, environmental and community character protection, and conformance
with all applicable provisions and standards of this chapter. This
article establishes a review process that requires the application
materials to be subject to Planning Commission review and final action
by the Village Council after receiving a recommendation from the Planning
Commission.
Property which is the subject of site plan approval shall be developed in compliance with the approved site plan and any approved changes thereto. If construction or use of the property does not conform to such approved plans, the approved compliance certificate may be subject to revocation by the Zoning Administrator pursuant to §
360-9C.
Site plan changes. No changes shall be made to approved site
plans prior to, during, or after construction, except according to
the following procedures:
A. Major changes. Major changes to approved site plans shall include changes in excess of five feet in the location of vehicular circulation ways and parking areas or exterior building walls; the number or location of accesses to public streets and alleys; a reduction in the number of parking spaces or an increase of more than four parking spaces; an increase in the gross floor area or heights of buildings or number of dwelling units; a reduction in open space; and similar changes. Major changes shall be reviewed and acted upon according to §
360-86.
B. Minor changes. Minor changes to approved site plans shall include changes not otherwise included as a major change in Subsection
A above and shall be subject to Zoning Administrator approval. Approved changes shall be clearly specified in writing and signed by the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall keep accurate records of approved changes. The Zoning Administrator may defer action on a minor change to the Village Council.
A person aggrieved by a decision on a site plan may appeal such decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to Article
VII.
All development subject to site plan approval shall comply with
the regulations and standards of this chapter except in the case where
a development plan has received preliminary site plan approval by
the site plan approving body prior to the effective date of this chapter
or amendment thereto; in which case the final site plans shall be
reviewed using the procedures and substantive standards under the
ordinance in effect at the time of the preliminary plans approval,
provided the final site plans are filed with the Zoning Administrator
within one year of the effective date of this chapter or amendment
thereto and contain all information required and are accompanied by
all required fees.