[R.O. 1992 § 400.270; Ord. No. 16-11557, 8-15-2016, effective 3-1-2017]
A. Applicability.
1.
The requirements of this Article
shall apply to all developments, except for the following:
a.
Developments subject to the planned development procedure (see Article
III, Section
400.115).
b.
Developments subject to special use permit approval (see Article
V).
c.
Detached single-family and two-family
dwellings involving only one structure located on individual lots,
including accessory structures.
d.
Additions to non-residential buildings,
or new accessory non-residential buildings, when the addition or new
accessory building is less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the existing
principal building and the addition or new accessory building does
not exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet in gross floor area;
no new curb cuts are required; and when such new construction does
not reduce existing parking or significantly modify existing on-site
circulation as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
e.
Canopies constructed over existing
walkways, loading docks, or pump islands, where such new construction
does not reduce existing parking or significantly modify existing
on-site circulation as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
2.
The above exceptions to site plan
review in no way relieve any other requirements for submission of
plans as may be required by the Washington Building Code or other
regulations requiring certain plans.
[R.O. 1992 § 400.275; Ord. No. 16-11557, 8-15-2016, effective 3-1-2017]
A. Site Plan Content. The site plan shall
contain the following information:
1.
Name, address, and telephone number
of the property owner and, if different, the person or firm submitting
the plan (may be submitted on a separate sheet).
2.
Location map of the property in question
(may be submitted on a separate sheet).
3.
North arrow and plan scale. The plan
scale shall be one (1) inch equals twenty (20) feet to one (1) inch
equals fifty (50) feet in any increments of ten (10) feet on one or
more sheets not less than eight and one-half (8 1/2) inches by eleven
(11) inches or greater than thirty-six (36) inches by forty-eight
(48) inches in size. The Zoning Administrator may authorize a different
plan scale, so long as the scale is in ten-foot increments and the
resulting site plan clearly shows the information required herein.
4.
Out-boundary of the lot, including
all dimensions and bearings, both linear and angular, radii and arcs,
necessary for locating the boundaries of the lot. Also include the
lot number and subdivision name, if applicable.
5.
The area of the lot in square feet
or acres to the nearest tenth of an acre.
6.
Delineation and identification of
all easements (existing and proposed).
7.
The zoning district classification
of the lot and of adjacent parcels, where different than the site.
8.
Delineation of existing buildings
to be retained and proposed buildings. Also indicate the proposed
use of the building(s) and the distances, in feet, from the lot lines
and right-of-way line(s).
9.
Delineation of minimum building setback
requirements.
10.
A tabulation of the number of multiple-family
dwelling units by number of bedrooms, if applicable.
11.
Delineation of off-street parking
spaces, including itemization of the number of spaces required and
proposed and fire lanes. Also indicate typical dimensions for parking
stalls, circulation aisle and fire lane widths, parking bay widths,
angle of stalls, and location and dimensions of handicapped parking
stalls.
12.
Delineation and dimensions of existing
and proposed type of pavement and curbing, including the location
of existing and proposed curb cuts. Also indicate the right-of-way
line of streets abutting the site.
13.
Grading, storm drainage and erosion
control plans, in accordance with the requirements of City of Washington
Municipal Code, MODOT and any other applicable regulation.
14.
The approximate location and size
of existing and proposed sanitary and storm sewers, culverts, water
mains and fire hydrants, and other underground utilities.
15.
In situations where landscaping and/or screening is required by this Chapter (see Article
IV, Section
400.190), provide a landscape plan showing existing and proposed landscaping, including the name and size of plant material. Also, provide plans and elevation details of any man-made screening material as may be required by this Chapter (e.g., required fencing between residential and non-residential uses, and required screening of mechanical equipment and trash disposal containers).
16.
Location, type, dimensions and size of all signs associated with the proposed development (see Chapter
405).
17.
Provide an exterior lighting plan
for all parking and common pedestrian areas.
18.
Topography of the project area with
contour intervals of five (5) feet or less, unless waived by the Planning
and Zoning Commission as clearly unnecessary to review of the project.
19.
Stormwater runoff and detention plans in compliance with the requirements of Chapter
420, Section
420.035, and any additional information, beyond the requirements listed above, that may be requested by the Zoning Administrator or the Planning and Zoning Commission when such additional information is determined to be necessary for evaluating the proposed development.
[R.O. 1992 § 400.280; Ord. No. 16-11557, 8-15-2016, effective 3-1-2017]
A. Site Plan Submission And Staff Review.
1.
Submission By Applicant. The applicant shall submit five (5) paper copies and a digital file of the information required by Section
400.275 to the Engineering and Planning Department.
2.
Completeness Of Submittal. Upon receipt
of the site plan and associated information, the Zoning Administrator
shall review the documents to determine acceptability for submission.
If the Zoning Administrator determines the submittal is complete,
then the submittal shall be date stamped.
3.
Staff Review. After the site plan
has been accepted for review, the Zoning Administrator shall obtain
comments on the site plan, or relevant portions thereof, from the
City Engineer, Water and Wastewater Superintendent, Building Official,
Fire Chief, and/or other City staff as may be appropriate.
a.
Staff may recommend changes to the
site plan that would improve the functionality of the proposed development
or mitigate any potential adverse impacts of the proposed development
on neighboring properties.
[R.O. 1992 § 400.285; Ord. No. 16-11557, 8-15-2016, effective 3-1-2017]
A. Minor Changes.
1.
Minor changes to the approved site
plan may be permitted with the express written consent of the Zoning
Administrator. No change which may be authorized under this Subsection
shall cause any of the following:
a.
Creation of any situation which would
not be in conformance with this Chapter, the Washington Municipal
Code, or other applicable codes or regulations;
b.
A change in use or the character
of the development;
c.
An increase in building site coverage
over 5%.
d.
An increase in the intensity of use
(e.g., an increase in the number of dwelling units);
e.
A reduction in approved buffer areas
and landscaped areas; or
f.
A change in traffic circulation,
either on- or off-site.
2.
The Zoning Administrator may first
seek the concurrence of the appropriate City staff prior to rendering
a decision on approving a minor change to the site plan.
B. Site Plan Amendments. Any changes to the
site plan, other than minor changes authorized by the Zoning Administrator,
shall require the submission of a new site plan. The procedures for
review of a new or revised plan shall be the same as for the initial
application.