[Amended 8-23-2010 by Ord. No. 461]
The provisions of this article shall apply to
the placing of two or more structures containing permitted uses on
the same zone lot in the following zone districts: R-S, R-1, R-2,
R-2A, R-4, MH, C-1 and I-1.
A.
The Zoning Administrator shall receive all development
plans submitted pursuant to this article and shall review the submitted
development plans for appropriateness and for compliance with these
regulations. During its review of the development plan, the Zoning
Administrator may make development plan information available to and
confer with any agency or person. Upon completing its review, the
Zoning Administrator shall make a written recommendation for approval
or disapproval of the plan and schedule the development plan and the
Zoning Administrator's recommendations for discussion at a regular
meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
B.
The Planning and Zoning Commission's consideration
of the development plan shall be based on the following standards:
(1)
The structures noted on the plan must meet all of
the limitations as to height, setback, open space and regulations
governing in the zoning district in which the development plan is
located.
(2)
Adequate provisions must be made for:
(a)
Proper grading, paving and treatment of turf
to handle stormwater and prevent erosion;
(b)
Pedestrianways and open spaces which are safe
and convenient and separated from vehicular traffic, loading and parking;
(c)
Safe and efficient vehicular circulation, both
on the site and at the entrance to the public street system;
(d)
Safe play and recreational areas for residential
complexes intended for family occupancy;
(e)
In industrial complexes, screening or planting
to shield any adjacent residential areas from the visual encroachment
of commercial architecture and activity.
(3)
Buildings shall not be so arranged that any part of
any building containing a permitted use is closer than 14 feet from
another building containing a permitted use.
(4)
Buildings shall not be so arranged that any building
is inaccessible by emergency vehicles.
If the development plan is accompanied by a subdivision plat which is proposed as an integral part of the development plan, the matter shall be considered in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 400, Subdivision of Land, of the Town Code.