A.
Prior to construction of any proposed use, a site plan is required.
B.
In order to assure the satisfactory development and use of recorded
sites within all zone districts, except for single-family dwellings
in R Districts, in addition to conforming to any and all regulations
pertaining thereto that are specifically set forth in this chapter,
the site plan shall be in accordance with an approved site development
plan. Such plan shall be submitted to the Lower Burrell Planning Commission
for its review and approval as well as to obtain the recommendation
of other reviewing bodies requesting same for the issuance of a building
permit to occupy or use the lot for the uses prescribed in this chapter.
The Planning Commission is delegated power of approval for site plans
under this article.
C.
The site plan for a planned residential development shall conform in particular to provisions under Article VIII.
(1)
Before commencing site preparation or construction of any structure, the site plan must have the approval of the Planning Commission and the recommendation of Council when requested by the Planning Commission. The site plan shall show, as proposed, the location of main and accessory structures on the site and in relation to one another; traffic circulation within the site; the location of vehicular access onto the site; the height and bulk of structures; the provision of automobile parking; the provision of other open space on the site; and the handling of stormwater drainage or controls; the landscaping, paving, fencing and walls, and display of signs. Street opening permit must be submitted with site plan. (See Chapter 260, Subdivision and Land Development.)
(2)
When reviewing a site plan, the Planning Commission may act upon
the plan submitted to it or may act on its own initiative in recommending
the approval of a site plan. In considering any site plan, the Planning
Commission and Zoning Hearing Board shall endeavor to assure safety
and convenience of traffic movement both within the site covered and
in relation to access streets, harmonious and beneficial relationships
of structures and uses on the site as well as contiguous properties.
To this end, the Planning Commission and City Council may limit vehicular
access. Special consideration shall be given to vehicular access to
and from arterial roads.
(3)
Submission procedure. Each required site development plan shall be
submitted, in writing, to the Planning Commission at least 10 days
prior to its next scheduled meeting.
(a)
Submission of preliminary site plan. An owner or owners requiring
approval of a site development plan for any industrial, commercial
or residential development shall submit a written letter of application
to the Planning Commission, together with at least five prints of
each drawing submitted as part of the preliminary site development
no later than 10 days prior to the Planning Commission meeting at
which consideration is desired.
(b)
Preliminary approval.
[1]
If the preliminary site development plan is approved by the
Planning Commission, the owner is authorized to proceed with the preparation
of the final site development plan. Conditional preliminary approval
may be given by the Planning Commission subject to modifications or
changes requested and recorded by the Planning Commission, in which
case the final site development plan may be prepared to include such
modifications or changes. A statement approving or disapproving the
preliminary site development plan shall be signed by the Chairman
or Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission and attached to and made
part of the preliminary site development plan.
[2]
If a variance or special exception is required from the Zoning
Hearing Board which is in any way related to the preliminary site
development plan, the Planning Commission shall give only conditional
approval which shall not be binding if such variance or special exception
is denied by the Zoning Hearing Board.
[3]
Preliminary approval shall confer upon the owner the following
rights for a six-month period from the date of approval:
(c)
Final approval.
[1]
Five copies of the final site development plan shall be submitted
to the Planning Commission for final approval not later than five
days prior to the meeting at which the plan is to be considered. The
submission shall conform to all site development specifications available
at the time.
[2]
When the final site development plan has been approved by the
Planning Commission, the original tracing or tracings shall bear the
signature of the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission,
attested by the Secretary.
When reviewing proposed new construction or additions, alterations
or revisions to any existing structure, including residential, the
Building Inspector or Zoning Officer may request a certified plot
plan when deemed necessary to insure compliance to yard requirements
and/or other provisions of this chapter.
