Prior to undertaking any new land use activity, except for existing one-family dwellings and other uses specifically excepted in §
223-5 of this chapter, a site plan approval by the Zoning Board is required. Applicants for site plan approval should follow the recommended procedures related to the sketch plan conference as hereinafter set forth. Applicants must comply with all other procedures and requirements of this chapter.
A sketch plan conference may be held between the Zoning Board
and the applicant prior to the preparation and submission of a formal
site plan. The intent of such a conference is to enable the applicant
to inform the Zoning Board of his proposal prior to the preparation
of a detailed site plan and for the Zoning Board to review the basic
site design concept, to advise the applicant as to potential problems
and concerns and to generally determine the information to be required
on the site plan. In order to accomplish these objectives, the applicant
shall provide the following:
A. A statement and rough sketch showing the locations and dimensions
of principal and accessory structures, parking areas, access signs
(with descriptions), existing and proposed vegetation and other planned
features; anticipated changes in the existing topography and natural
features; and, where applicable, measures and features to comply with
flood hazard and flood insurance regulations.
B. An area map showing the parcel under consideration for site plan
review and all properties, subdivisions, streets, rights-of-way, easements
and other pertinent features.
C. A topographic or contour map of adequate scale and detail to show
site topography may be required by the Zoning Board.
At least two weeks in advance of the Zoning Board meeting at
which a site plan is to be considered, at least six copies of the
site plan, at a scale of not less than one inch equals 20 feet for
multifamily residential development and one inch equals 40 feet for
all other developments, and three copies of the application for site
plan approval shall be submitted to the Zoning Board and shall be
accompanied by information contained on the following checklist. Where
the sketch plan conference was held, the accompanying information
shall be drawn from the following checklist as determined necessary
by the Zoning Board at said sketch plan conference:
A. The title of the drawing, including the name and address of the applicant
and of the person responsible for preparation of such drawing.
B. The North arrow, scale and date.
C. The boundaries of the property plotted to scale.
E. A grading and drainage plan, showing existing and proposed contours,
rock outcrops, depth to bedrock, soil characteristics and watercourses.
F. The location, design, type of construction, proposed use and exterior
dimensions of all buildings.
G. The location, design and type of construction of all parking and
truck loading areas, showing access and egress.
H. Provisions for pedestrian access.
I. The location of outdoor storage, if any.
J. The location, design and construction materials of all existing or
proposed site improvements, including drains, culverts, retaining
walls and fences.
K. A description of the method of sewage disposal and the location,
design and construction materials of such facilities.
L. A description of the method of securing public water and the location,
design and construction materials of such facilities.
M. The location of fire and other emergency zones, including the location
of fire hydrants.
N. The location, design and construction materials of all energy distribution
facilities, including electrical, gas and solar energy.
O. The location, size and design and type of construction of all proposed
signs.
P. The location and proposed development of all buffer areas, including
existing vegetative cover.
Q. The location and design of outdoor lighting facilities.
R. The identification of the location and amount of building area proposed
for retail sales or similar commercial activity.
S. The general landscaping plan and planting schedule.
T. An estimated project construction schedule.
U. A record of application for and status of all necessary permits from
other governmental bodies.
V. Identification of any permits from other governmental bodies required
for the project's execution.
W. Other elements integral to the proposed development as may be considered
necessary in the particular case by the Zoning Board.
X. Stormwater pollution prevention plan. A stormwater pollution prevention plan consistent with the requirements of Chapter
240, Part
2, Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control, shall be required for site plan approval. The SWPPP shall meet the performance and design criteria and standards in Chapter
240, Part
2. The approved site plan shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter
240, Part
2. This requirement is applicable only if such plan is otherwise required by Chapter
240, Part
2.
[Added 12-7-2006 by L.L. No. 7-2006]
[Amended 11-8-2021 by L.L. No. 2-2021]
A. An application for site plan conference shall be accompanied by a
fee of $50.
B. An application for site plan review shall be accompanied by a fee
of $250.
Cost incurred by the Zoning Board for consultation fees or other
extraordinary expenses in connection with the review of a proposed
site plan shall be charged to the applicant.