[Ord. No. 433 §7.01, 5-18-2005]
A.
It
is recognized by this Article that there is a value to the public
in permitting intensive land development under certain controls. Such
controls include establishing safe and convenient traffic movement
both within the site and in relation to access streets; that there
is value in encouraging a harmonious relationship of buildings and
uses both within a site and in relation to adjacent uses; and that
there are benefits to the public in conserving natural resources.
Toward this end, this Article requires site plan review and approval
by the Board of Aldermen for certain buildings and structures that
can be expected to have a significant impact on natural resources,
traffic patterns, adjacent land usage and the character of future
urban development.
B.
The
site plan is intended to demonstrate to the Board of Aldermen the
character and objectives of the proposed development in adequate detail
for the Board of Aldermen to evaluate the effect the proposed development
would have on the community and determine what provisions, if any,
should be included as part of the plan and be binding on the use and
development of the property.
[Ord. No. 433 §7.02, 5-18-2005]
A.
The
City Code Official shall not issue a building permit for the construction
of the following buildings and structures unless a detailed site plan
has been reviewed and approved by the Board of Aldermen:
1.
A multiple-family building containing three (3) or more dwelling
units.
2.
More than one (1) multiple-family building on a lot, parcel or tract
of land or combinations of lots under one (1) ownership.
3.
Any building or structure or addition thereto in any residential,
commercial or industrial district with a floor area exceeding five
hundred (500) square feet.
a.
Exception. Single-family dwellings including sheds,
garages and other buildings incidental to the dwelling.
4.
More than one (1) building or structure (except a sign on a lot,
parcel or tract of land or combination of lots under one (1) ownership)
in a commercial or industrial district.
[Ord. No. 433 §7.03, 5-18-2005]
A.
Any
persons may file a request for a site plan review by the Board of
Aldermen by filing with the City Engineer the completed application
upon the forms provided and payment of the review fee in accordance
with City ordinance. As an integral part of said application, the
applicant shall file at least four (4) copies of site plan.
B.
The
City Engineer, upon receipt of such site plan, other necessary data
and payment of the required fee, shall forthwith transmit the copies
to the Board of Aldermen prior to their next regularly scheduled meeting.
The Board of Aldermen shall undertake a study of same and shall approve,
deny or set conditions on the site plan. Written notice will be sent
to the applicant stating the time and place of review of the site
plan by the Board of Aldermen.
[Ord. No. 433 §7.04, 5-18-2005]
A.
Every
site plan submitted to the Board of Aldermen shall be in accordance
with the requirements of this Section.
1.
The site plan shall be of a scale not to be greater than one (1)
inch equals twenty (20) feet nor less than one (1) inch equals two
hundred (200) feet and of such accuracy that the Board of Aldermen
can readily interpret the plan and shall include more than one (1)
drawing where required for clarity.
2.
The property shall be identified by lot lines and location, including
dimensions, bearings, angles and size, correlated with the legal description
of said property. The site plan shall be designed and prepared by
a qualified land planner, registered professional architect, engineer
or land surveyor. It shall also include the name and address of the
property owner(s), developer(s) and designer(s) and their registration
seal and signature.
3.
It shall show the scale, north point, boundary dimension, natural
features such as woodlot, streams, rivers, lakes, drains, topography
at least five (5) foot contour intervals (when terrain is irregular
or drainage critical, contour interval shall be two (2) feet) and
similar features.
4.
It shall show existing manmade features such as buildings, structures,
easements, required setback, transition strip, high tension towers,
pipelines, existing utilities such as water and sewer lines, etc.,
excavations, bridges, culverts and drains and shall identify adjacent
properties within three hundred (300) feet and their existing uses.
5.
It shall show the location, proposed finished floor and proposed
grade line elevations, size of proposed main and accessory buildings,
their relation one to another and to any existing structures to remain
on the site and the height of all buildings and structures, as well
as building elevations and materials proposed for the structures under
consideration.
6.
It shall show the proposed design and layout of streets, driveways,
sidewalks and other vehicular and pedestrian circulation features
within and adjacent to the site; also the location, size and number
of parking spaces in the off-street parking areas and the identification
of service lands, service parking and loading zones in conformance
with the requirements set forth in this Article.
7.
It shall show the location and size of all existing utilities (public
and private) serving the property as well as the location and size
of all proposed utilities to serve the property. All necessary utilities
(public and private) will be available, functioning and usable at
the time any stage of the project or the total project is ready for
occupancy.
8.
A landscape plan that meets the requirements of Article V "Landscaping and Screening" shall be included as part of the site plans submitted.
9.
Any proposed alterations to the topography and other natural features
shall be indicated including required storm water detention facilities.
10.
The location, height and intensity of all exterior lighting.
11.
The location and screening proposed for all trash collection areas.
12.
Depict flood hazard boundaries as shown on FEMA maps.
13.
An erosion/silt control plan.
14.
Any other information deemed necessary by the City Engineer and/or
the Board of Aldermen.
Note: All plans, architectural drawings, renderings or other
materials or visual aids either submitted to the Board of Aldermen
or presented at their meeting shall become the property of the City
and part of the permanent record of any approval.
[Ord. No. 433 §7.05, 5-18-2005]
A.
In
reviewing the site plan, the Board of Aldermen shall ascertain whether
it is consistent with all regulations of the this Article and proposed
construction conforms with accepted engineering and construction standards.
Further, in consideration of each site plan, the Board of Aldermen
shall endeavor to assure the following:
[Ord. No. 433 §7.06, 5-18-2005]
Upon Board of Aldermen approval of a site plan, the applicant
shall file with the City four (4) copies thereof. If the site plan
is denied by the Board of Aldermen, explanation and notification of
denial shall be given to the applicant(s).
[Ord. No. 433 §7.07, 5-18-2005]
The site plan shall expire and be of no effect one hundred eighty
(180) days after the date of approval thereof, unless within such
time a building permit for any proposed work authorized under said
site plan has been issued. The site plan approval shall expire and
be of no effect three hundred sixty-five (365) days after the date
of its issuance, if construction has not begun and been pursued diligently
on the property.
[Ord. No. 433 §7.08, 5-18-2005]
A site plan may be amended or revised by the Board of Aldermen so far as the Board of Aldermen approved site plan is concerned, for which the City Engineer has not issued a building permit or the work authorized under an issued building permit has not been completed. Such amendment shall be made upon application and in accordance with the procedure provided under Section 400.370.
[Ord. No. 433 §7.09, 5-18-2005]
A.
As
a condition of approval of the site plan, the Board of Aldermen may
require a deposit by the applicant with the City Clerk in the form
of cash, certified check, escrow agreement or surety bond acceptable
to the Board of Aldermen to insure performance of any obligations
of the applicant to make improvements shown upon the detailed site
plan.
B.
The
deposit shall be in an amount sufficient to insure completion of the
improvements within the time specified by the Board of Aldermen in
accordance with regulations and standards established by the Board
of Aldermen. The City Treasurer shall rebate to the applicant, as
the work progresses, amounts of any cash deposits equal to the ratio
of the work completed to the entire improvements shown upon the detailed
site plan as verified by the City Engineer and authorized by the Board
of Aldermen.
[Ord. No. 433 §7.10, 5-18-2005]
The filing of a site plan shall constitute an agreement by the
owner and applicant, their heirs, successors and assigns that if the
site plan is approved by the Board of Aldermen, permits issued for
the improvement of such property and activities subsequent thereto
shall be in conformance with the approved site plan for the property
in question. The approved site plan shall have the full force and
effect of the subdivision ordinance. Any violations shall be grounds
for the City Engineer to issue stop work orders, withhold further
permits and take all actions necessary for the assessment of all penalties
and fines as determined by the Board of Aldermen.
