The proper development of a community requires that various
uses within any district be as compatible as possible. There are,
however, certain types of activities and structures which, because
of size and the amount of traffic generated or attracted under normal
use, lend themselves to potential conflict with surrounding uses.
It is the responsibility of the Ithaca Planning Commission to provide
procedures to ensure the City develops in accordance with the general
intent of this ordinance.
Accompanying the request for approval of a site plan, a fee
(to be determined by the Ithaca City Council), shall be submitted.
Said fee is for the purpose of defraying administrative costs in processing
the request for approval. Such fee may be used for reimbursing another
party retained by the City of Ithaca for expert consultation relative
to the application.
The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed by the
property owner or his or her designated agent to the Ithaca Zoning
Board of Appeals. Request for appeal may be made by written letter
from the applicant to the chairperson of the Board of Appeals within
10 days of disapproval, approvals by modification, or revocation of
the site plan by the Planning Commission.