[Ord. 2015-826, 2-2-2015]
The purpose of this chapter is to: establish a set of comprehensive
procedures and standards for the design and review of development
in the City; ensure new development is of a high quality; and enhance
the economic value of the City. Site plans, prepared and approved
in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be required
in order to assist City administrative officials in the review of
all applications for new multi-family, commercial and industrial developments
in the City. Site plan approval shall be required prior to the issuance
of building permits for all new construction and additions.
[Ord. 2015-826, 2-2-2015; Ord. 2016-848, 3-7-2016]
The process for site plan submission and review is as follows:
(A)
Preapplication Meeting: The applicant shall schedule a meeting with
City staff prior to submission of a site plan in order to familiarize
him/herself with City requirements and procedures.
(B)
Submittal Of Initial Application: The applicant shall submit to the Building and Safety Official eight full sized sets, plus an electronic copy of the site plan application, in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 4-10-3 of this chapter. All site plans shall be submitted on a minimum sheet size of 11 inches by 17 inches and a maximum sheet size of 30 inches by 42 inches, except as may be approved by the Building and Safety Official in his or her sole discretion. The site plans shall be considered as officially submitted only when all information requirements have been satisfied.
(C)
Administrative Review: The Building and Safety Official shall review
the site plan for general completeness and shall see that all applicable
City staff reviews are completed within a reasonable period of time.
Within 30 days after receipt of a completed site plan submission,
the Building and Safety Official shall either:
1.
Approve the proposed site plan, upon his or her determination that
the site plan satisfies all applicable requirements of this section
and this Code;
2.
Deny the proposed site plan, upon his/her determination that the
site plan does not satisfy all applicable requirements of this section
and this Code;
3.
Refer the proposed site plan to the City development review team, if required pursuant to Subsection (D) of this section. The City development review team shall be comprised of the City Administrator, Mayor, Building and Safety Official, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, street superintendent and the sewer facility manager of the City of Lincoln.
(D)
Special Reviews (Special Use, Planned Unit Development, Commercial/Industrial Variation, New Commercial And Industrial Development And Additions And Major Subdivisions): The development review team process set forth in this Subsection (D) shall apply to all requested special uses, planned unit developments, commercial and industrial variations, new commercial and industrial developments and additions and major subdivisions and when deemed necessary by the Building and Safety Official, in accordance with the following:
1.
The applicant shall schedule a preapplication meeting with the development
review team.
2.
The applicant shall submit 10 copies, plus an electronic copy, of
all the following documents to the Building and Safety Official not
less than 10 days prior to the scheduled development review team meeting:
3.
Upon completion of the review of the proposed site plan by the development
review team, the Building and Safety Official shall forward all review
comments to the applicant.
4.
The applicant is encouraged to make all changes recommended by the development review team, and to submit 15 folded sets, plus an electronic copy, of the completed and revised site plan and supporting documents to the Building and Safety Official (see Section 4-10-3 of this chapter for required materials). Upon official submittal, the Building and Safety Official shall forward the application to the Plan Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals for review and consideration, consistent with the applicable regulations set forth in this Code.
[Ord. 2015-826, 2-2-2015]
(A)
Scale: All site plans shall be drawn at a reasonable scale, but in
no event less than one inch equals 50 feet, except as may be approved
by the Building and Safety Official in his or her sole discretion.
(B)
General Information:
1.
Property owner's name, address, phone number and e-mail address.
2.
Developer's name, address, phone number and e-mail address.
3.
The name of the proposed project or development.
4.
Name, address, phone number and e-mail address of registered architect,
land planner, engineer, surveyor or other consultant who is responsible
for preparation of the site plan.
5.
North arrow and the last revision date of the plan.
6.
A complete legal description of the parcel(s).
7.
Current zoning classification and/or requested zoning classification
(if rezoning is desired).
8.
A vicinity map showing all abutting properties and major streets
overlaid on an aerial photograph.
(C)
Site Conditions:
1.
Existing site survey, showing lot dimensions, boundaries, and the
location of all existing building(s) and structures.
2.
Existing topography graphically represented via contour lines of
two foot intervals, extending 20 feet surrounding the subject site.
3.
Location and extent of water bodies, wetlands, streams and floodplains
on or adjacent to the subject site.
4.
Preliminary engineering plans, as specified in the subdivision regulations
in this Code, showing stormwater detention/retention areas, grading/drainage
plans, erosion control, utilities, location of sanitary sewer and
water service lines and other information that may be required by
the City engineer.
5.
Vehicular, pedestrian and service access, including the distance
from the driveway opening at the curb to the nearest intersection
street, the width of the driveway at the property line, the curb radius
on each side of the driveway, identification and location of curb
lines, property lines, sidewalks, existing driveways, parking regulations
and signs, traffic signals, utility poles and fire hydrants.
6.
The location, names, and widths of all existing and proposed public
or private rights of way including roads, railroads, easements, utility
licenses, and the jurisdiction or ownership status of each.
7.
The designated access locations for fire vehicles and emergency apparatus
along with fire lane widths, type of road surfacing, and any turnaround
areas along with relevant dimensions.
8.
A traffic study if required by the City engineer and the Plan Commission.
9.
Floor area for building footprint(s) and gross floor area of structure,
building height and number of stories.
10.
Building elevation of all faces, indicating type of materials,
colors, sign and architectural features. Color renderings or site
sections may be required by the Building and Safety Official, in his
or her sole discretion.
11.
A landscape plan, including the location of all greenbelts,
buffer yards, berms, fencing, retaining walls or other screening methods,
and a schedule of plant materials by type and size to be utilized
on the site.
12.
Exterior lighting plans, including a photometric plan, type
of fixtures, height, location of all lighting fixtures and lighting
levels of all light fixtures.
13.
Proposed location of wall and ground signs; details of any proposed
signage with dimensions, materials, color and lighting.
14.
Off street parking and loading facilities, including number
of spaces and dimensions of parking areas.
15.
Any outdoor storage and activities or waste disposal facilities,
and details as to the methods to be used for screening those areas.
