[Ord. No. 224 §§1 —
2(28.01), 10-19-2005]
A. It
is recognized by this Chapter that there is a value to the public
establishing safe and convenient traffic movement, regulating site
density, both within the site and in relation to access streets; that
there is value in encouraging a harmonious relationship of buildings
and uses both within a site and in relation to adjacent uses; further
that there are benefits to the public in conserving natural resources.
Toward this end, this Chapter requires site plan review and approval
by the Commission for certain buildings and structures that can be
expected to have a significant impact on natural resources, traffic
patterns, adjacent land usage and the character of future urban development.
B. The
site plan is intended to demonstrate to the Board of Aldermen and
Planning and Zoning Commission the character and objectives of the
proposed development in adequate detail for the Commission to evaluate
the effect the proposed development would have on the community and
determine what provisions, if any, should be included as part of the
plan and be binding on the use and development of the property.
C. This
Article defines the process, review and approval by Planning and Zoning
for single-family residential (one (1) dwelling) or Board of Aldermen
for large scale development ("PUD", subdivision and multi-family).
[Ord. No. 224 §§1 —
2(28.02), 10-19-2005]
A. The
City Engineer shall not issue a building permit for the construction
of the following buildings and structures unless a detailed site plan
has been reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission
and/or Board of Aldermen:
1. A multiple-family building containing two (2) or more dwelling units.
2. More than one (1) multiple-family building on a lot, parcel or tract
of land or combinations of lots under one (1) ownership.
3. A mobile and/or mobile home or development in accordance with the provisions as specified by in Section
405.165.
4. A planned unit development in accordance with the provisions specified in Article
V of this Chapter.
5. Any building or structure or addition thereto in any residential,
commercial, office or industrial district with a floor area greater
than five hundred (500) square feet.
Exception: Single-family dwellings including
sheds, garages and other building incidental to the dwelling.
6. More than one (1) building or structure (except a sign, on a lot,
parcel or tract of land or combination of lots under one (1) ownership)
in a commercial or industrial district.
[Ord. No. 224 §§1 —
2(28.03), 10-19-2005]
A. Any
persons may file a request for a site plan review by the Commission
and Board of Aldermen by filing with the City Engineer the completed
application upon the forms provided and payment of the review fee
as set by the Board. As an integral part of said application, the
applicant shall file with the City Clerk at least twelve (12) copies
of a site plan.
B. The
City Engineer upon receipt of such site plan, other necessary data
and payment of the required fee shall forthwith transmit the copies
to the Commission and Board of Aldermen prior to its next regularly
scheduled meeting and the Commission shall undertake a study of same
and shall make recommendation of approval or denial of the site plan
to the Board of Aldermen. Written notice will be sent to the applicant
stating the time and place of review of the site plan by the Commission
and Board of Aldermen.
[Ord. No. 224 §§1 —
2(28.04), 10-19-2005]
A. Every
site plan submitted to the Commission shall be in accordance with
the requirements of this Article.
1. The site plan shall be of a scale not to be greater than one (1)
inch equals twenty (20) feet nor less than one (1) inch equals two
hundred (200) feet and of such accuracy that the Commission can readily
interpret the plan and shall include more than one (1) drawing where
required for clarity.
2. The property shall be identified with proposed zoning classification,
lot lines and location, including dimensions, bearings, angles and
size, correlated with the legal description of said property. The
site plan shall be designed and prepared by a qualified land planner,
registered professional architect, engineer or land surveyor. It shall
also include the name and address of the property owner(s), developer(s)
and designer(s) and their registration seal.
3. It shall show the scale, north point, boundary dimension, natural
features such as woodlot, streams, rivers, lakes, drains, topography
at least five (5) foot contour intervals; when terrain is irregular
or drainage critical, contour interval shall be two (2) feet and similar
features.
4. It shall show existing manmade features such as buildings, structures,
easements, required setback, transition strip, high tension towers,
pipe lines, existing utilities such as water and sewer lines, etc.,
excavations, bridges, culverts and drains and shall identify adjacent
properties within one hundred (100) yards and their existing uses.
5. It shall show the location, proposed finished floor and proposed
grade line elevations, size of proposed main and accessory buildings,
their relation one to another and to any existing structures to remain
on the site and the height of all buildings and structures, as well
as building elevations and materials proposed for the structures under
consideration.
6. It shall show the proposed streets, driveways, sidewalks and other vehicular and pedestrian circulation features within and adjacent to the site; also the location, size and number of parking spaces in the off-street parking areas and the identification of service lands, service parking and loading zones in conformance with the requirements set forth in Article
XI of this Chapter.
7. It shall show the location and size of all existing utilities (public
and private) serving the property as well as the location and size
of all proposed utilities to serve the property. All necessary utilities
(public and private) will be available, functioning and usable at
the time any stage of the project or the total project is ready for
occupancy.
8. A landscape plan that meets the requirements of Article
X "Landscaping and Screening Regulations" of this Chapter shall be included as part of the site plans submitted.
9. Any proposed alterations to the topography and other natural features
shall be indicated including required stormwater detention facilities.
10. The location, height and intensity of all exterior lighting.
11. The location and screening proposed for all trash collection areas.
12. Depict flood hazard boundaries as shown on FEMA maps.
13. Elevations of all sides of the proposed structures and materials
proposed for construction, including fence material.
14. Any other information deemed necessary by the City Engineer, Planning
and Zoning Commission and/or Board of Aldermen.
15. Signature block for the City Engineer.
16. Show existing and proposed fire hydrants within one thousand (1,000)
feet of the property.
17. All site plans will need to be reviewed and approval of the New Melle
Fire District and the appropriate school district.
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Note: All plans, architectural drawings, renderings
or other materials or visual aids either submitted to the Commission
or presented at their meeting shall become the property of the City
and part of the permanent record of any approval.
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[Ord. No. 224 §§1 —
2(28.05), 10-19-2005]
A. In
reviewing the site plan, the Commission shall ascertain whether it
is consistent with all regulations of the zoning ordinance. Further,
in consideration of each site plan, the Commission and Board of Aldermen
shall endeavor to assure the following:
1. The movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the site
and in relation to access streets shall be safe and convenient.
2. Provisions are made so that the proposed development will not be
harmful to the existing and future uses in the immediate area and
the vicinity.
[Ord. No. 224 §§1 —
2(28.06), 10-19-2005]
Upon planning and zoning approval of a site plan, the applicant
shall file with the Commission four (4) copies thereof. The Secretary
of the Commission shall transmit one (1) copy each to the Clerk with
the Secretary's signature affixed thereto, certifying the site plan
conforms to the provisions of the zoning ordinance as determined and
approved by the Commission. If the site plan is denied by the Commission,
explanation and notification of denial shall be given to the applicant(s).
[Ord. No. 224 §§1 —
2(28.07), 10-19-2005]
The site plan certificate shall expire and be of no effect one
hundred eighty (180) days after the date of issuance thereof, unless
within such time a building permit for any proposed work authorized
under the said site certificate has been issued. The site plan certificate
shall expire and be of no effect three hundred sixty (360) days after
the date of its issuance, if construction has not begun and been pursued
diligently on the property.
[Ord. No. 224 §§1 —
2(28.08), 10-19-2005]
A site plan may be amended or revised by the Commission and Board of Aldermen so far as the Board of Aldermen approved site plan is concerned, for which the City Engineer has not issued a building permit or the work authorized under an issued building permit has not been completed. Such amendment shall be made upon application and in accordance with the procedure provided under Section
405.680 of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 224 §§1 —
2(28.09), 10-19-2005]
A. As
a condition of approval of the site plan, the Commission will require
a deposit by the applicant with the City Clerk in the form of cash,
certified check, escrow agreement or surety bond acceptable to the
Board of Aldermen to insure performance of any obligations of the
applicant to make improvements shown upon the detailed site plan.
B. The
deposit shall be in an amount sufficient to insure completion of the
improvements within the time specified by the Board of Aldermen as
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with
regulations and standards established by the Board of Aldermen. The
Clerk shall rebate to the applicant, as the work progresses, amounts
of any cash deposits equal to the ratio of the work completed to the
entire improvements shown upon the detailed site plan as verified
by the City Engineer and authorized by the Board of Aldermen.
[Ord. No. 224 §§1 —
2(28.10), 10-19-2005]
In the event a site development plan shall provide for the construction
of a complex of buildings and site improvements to be developed over
an extended period of time, a detailed site development plan shall
be submitted for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission in
accordance with this Article for each specific building project phase.
Such detailed site development plans may be submitted in advance of
or in conjunction with an application for a building permit. Of primary
importance in this review will be a determination that site development
plan approval for the total development project phase be taken into
consideration.
[Ord. No. 224 §§1 —
2(28.11), 10-19-2005]
The filing of a site plan shall constitute an agreement by the
owner and applicant, their heirs, successors and assigns that if the
site plan is approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, permits
issued for the improvement of such property and activities subsequent
thereto shall be in with the approved site plan for the property in
question. The approved site plan shall have the full force and effect
of the zoning ordinance. Any violations shall be grounds for the City
Engineer to issue stop work orders, withhold further permits and take
all actions necessary for the assessment of all penalties and fines
as determined by the Board of Aldermen.