Subpart A. Site Plan Review and Approval
Site Plans shall contain all applicable information as required herein and shall adhere to the applicable review and approval process as outlined in this subpart. To lessen the time required to obtain all necessary approvals, the Site Plan approval processes may run concurrently with a building plan review, an application for a land-disturbing permit, or other applications for approvals required for the particular development. When a watershed development plan approval is required, that approval shall be a prerequisite to Site Plan approval. Site Plans are required where the individual consideration of design, configuration and/or operation of a use at a proposed site is/are necessary to ensure site appropriateness, compatibility with surrounding uses and the protection of the public health, safety and welfare .
- Approval Authority. Communication Facilities Administrator.
- Staff Review. The Communication Facilities Administrator shall review the proposal and determine its completeness, finding that the regulations of this Chapter that set forth specific development standards (see SR 9.3 (Communication Facilities) and (§42-347 (Category One (1) or Two (2) Communication Facility Permits) and §42-348 (Category Three (3) Communication Facility Permits)) have been met.
- Permit Validity. The Communication Facilities Administrator or Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) (as determined by facility category) shall grant the applicable Communication Facility Permit, in accordance with the process outlined in this section, only after review and approval of the site plan.
- Approval Authority. Technical Review Committee (TRC).
- Staff Review. All members of the TRC shall sign off on the proposal for approval. The TRC shall not approve a site plan unless it makes written findings that the regulations of this Chapter that set forth specific development standards have been met. The TRC shall take action within 30 days of reviewing the site plan.
- Approval. The proposal meets all requirements of this Chapter, and other statutes, ordinances and regulations of the County as submitted and is approved. If the site plan is approved by the TRC the applicant may proceed with other requirements necessary to obtain a building permit.
- Conditional Approval. The proposal exhibits only minor deficiencies with regard to this Chapter and other statutes, ordinances and regulations of the County and, after corrections have been made, can be approved. If the site plan is granted conditional approval by the TRC the applicant shall revise and resubmit the site plan to the MHP Administrator. The MHP Administrator shall review the revised site plan and, if it meets the approval conditions and is otherwise substantially unaltered, shall signify on the plan the change from conditional approval to approval. The MHP Administrator has the right to resubmit the revised site plan to the TRC for complete review if deemed necessary. If the site plan is not revised within 60 days to meet the approval conditions, or the applicant notified the MHP Administrator of unwillingness to revise the site plan, it shall be deemed denied.
- Denial. The proposal cannot be approved as it exhibits deficiencies and/or is not in compliance with this Chapter or other statutes, ordinances and regulations of the County which make it completely ineligible for revision and resubmittal. If the TRC denies the site plan, reasons for the denial shall be stated in writing.
- Permit Validity. The MHP Administrator shall grant MHP Construction Permits and MHP Completion of Improvement Permits only after TRC review and approval of the site plan. Minor changes to the location, siting or character of manufactured homes or other structures may be authorized by the MHP Administrator if required by engineering or other circumstances not foreseen at the time the site plan was approved, provided that such changes adhere to the requirements set forth in this Chapter. Where such changes are major (including proposed increases to the number of units or non-accessory structures), the site plan shall be resubmitted and reviewed by the TRC.
- Approval Authority. Zoning Administrator.
- Staff Review. The Zoning Administrator shall review the proposal and determine its completeness, finding that the regulations of this Chapter that set forth specific development standards have been met.
- Permit Validity. The Zoning Administrator shall issue a zoning permit for minor site plans, in accordance with the process outlined in this Chapter (see §42-361 (Zoning Permits)), only after review and approval of the site plan.
- Approval Authority. Technical Review Committee (TRC).
- Staff Review. The Zoning Administrator shall meet with applicants in a pre-application conference prior to, or at the time of site plan submittal to provide information to the applicant regarding the review process and assist in the preparation of the submittal. The Zoning Administrator, after receiving the site plan, shall: (1) review the plan, (2) determine its completeness, (3) schedule the matter for consideration by the TRC, (4) notify the applicant of the TRC’s scheduled time, and (5) prepare a recommendation on the site plan. All members of the TRC shall sign off on the application for approval. The TRC shall not approve a site plan unless it makes written findings that the regulations of this Chapter have been met. The TRC shall take action within 30 days of reviewing the site plan. Any approval or denial of the request must be in writing and be permanently filed in the office of the TRC as a public record.
- Approval. The proposal meets all requirements of this Chapter and other statutes, ordinances and regulations of the County as submitted and is approved. If the site plan is approved by the TRC the applicant may proceed with other requirements necessary to obtain a building permit.
- Conditional Approval. The proposal exhibits only minor deficiencies with regard to this Chapter and other statutes, ordinances and regulations of the County and, after corrections have been made, can be approved. If the site plan is granted conditional approval by the TRC the applicant shall revise and resubmit the site plan to the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall review the revised site plan and, if it meets the approval conditions and is otherwise substantially unaltered, shall signify on the plan the change from conditional approval to approval. The Zoning Administrator has the right to resubmit the revised site plan to the TRC for complete review if deemed necessary. If the site plan is not revised within 60 days to meet the approval conditions, or the applicant notified the Zoning Administrator of unwillingness to revise the site plan, it shall be deemed denied.
- Denial. The proposal cannot be approved as it exhibits deficiencies and/or is not in compliance with this Chapter or other statutes, ordinances and regulations of the County which make it completely ineligible for revision and resubmittal. If the TRC denies the site plan, reasons for the denial shall be stated in writing and the site plan may be revised and resubmitted.
- Building Dimensions. The site plan shall show the building footprint dimensions and the total finished square footage of the building. The finished square footage calculation shall include, but not be limited too, basements, outside covered porches, decks, and all interior floor levels including ½ story areas, lofts, and closet or finished storage areas.
- Modifications. Due to, but not limited to, topography and limitations prior and during construction, it may be necessary for an approved site plan to be modified per the approval of the Zoning Administrator. Proposed modifications shall qualify as de minimis if the cumulative effect of such modifications would not increase the established footprint of the structure by more than ten percent (10%). The dimensional requirements for a structure is determined by the height restrictions of the applicable zoning district and both the overall footprint and useable square footage of the building as shown on the approved site plan unless otherwise noted.
- Permit Validity. No permit shall be issued by the TRC; however, no permit for any use requiring a major site plan may be issued without proof of TRC review and approval.
