[Amended 9-26-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-05]
A. The site plans shall be clearly drawn to a scale of
not more one inch equals 200 feet on paper at least 11 inches by 17
inches and shall show the following with sufficiently accurate dimensions
and construction specifications to support the issuance of a zoning
permit:
(1) The proposed title of the project and the name of
the engineer, architect or landscape architect and the developer.
(2) The North point, scale and date.
(3) Existing zoning and zoning district boundaries, including
overlay zoning districts and special use permits, on the property
and immediately surrounding properties.
(4) Present use of the property and all abutting properties.
(5) The boundaries of the properties involved, County
or municipal boundaries, the general location of all existing easements
and property lines, existing streets, buildings or waterways, major
tree masses, sinkholes, wetlands, caves, springs, waterbodies, critical
slopes, ridgelines, and other physical features in or adjoining the
project.
(6) Topography of the project area with contour intervals
of two feet or less, unless waived by the Administrator as clearly
unnecessary to a review of the project or proposal.
(7) The approximate location and sizes of sanitary and
storm sewers, water mains, culverts and other underground structures,
existing and planned, in or near the project. Other provisions for
the disposition of stormwater shall also be shown where necessary.
(8) Proposed changes in zoning, if any.
(9) The general location and character of construction
of proposed streets, alleys, driveways, sidewalks, bike routes, curb
cuts, entrances and exits, automobile and bicycle parking facilities,
loading areas (including number of parking and loading spaces), outdoor
lighting systems, storm and sanitary sewer facilities, parks, and
any other public spaces and infrastructure including those set forth
in the Shenandoah County Comprehensive Plan.
(10)
The general location of proposed lots, setback
lines and easements and proposed reservations for parks, playgrounds,
school sites and open spaces.
(11)
Location and character of all proposed buildings
with respect to each other and to lot lines or major excavations and
approximate height of main and accessory buildings. The location should
be drawn to scale, but full dimensioning is not required on the preliminary
plan.
(12)
General location, height and material of all
fences, walls, planting screen and landscaping.
(13)
General location, character, size and height
and orientation of proposed signs.
(14)
A tabulation of total number of acres in the
project, and the percentage thereof proposed to be devoted to dwelling
types, commercial uses, other uses, off-street parking, streets, parks,
schools and other reservations.
(15)
A tabulation of the total number of dwelling
units of various types in the project and the overall dwelling units
per acre.
B. The final site plan shall be considered approved unless
the Zoning Administrator, when required, acts within 60 days from
the date of submission of the site plan. The Zoning Administrator
may establish additional requirements for site plans, and in special
cases, may waive a particular requirement if, in their opinion, the
inclusion of that requirement is not essential to a proper decision
on the project.
[Amended 4-11-1995; 9-26-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-05]
A. Three hardcopies of the site plan and one digital copy shall be submitted
to the Administrator. The Administrator shall circulate the plan to
the relevant departments and agencies for written comments concerning
whether the plan meets the requirements of the Shenandoah County Code,
as well as any applicable state or federal laws or regulations.
B. The Zoning Administrator will use the following standards upon review
of site plans for approval or denial:
(1) Meeting all standards set forth in §
165-98.
(2) Compliance with any applicable proffer statements or special use
permit requirements.
(3) Compliance with the County Code, including the Zoning Ordinance and
Subdivision Ordinance.
(4) Compliance with the Shenandoah County Comprehensive Plan.
(5) Compliance with any applicable state or federal laws or regulations.
An approved final site plan shall expire and
become null and void if no building permit has been obtained for the
site within 12 months after approval.
If it becomes necessary for an approved site plan to be changed, the Administrator shall at the applicant's request either administratively approve an amendment to the site plan; or, if the change is major, require that a new site plan be drawn and submitted to review and action in accordance with §
165-99.