Chapter 18.27
SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCESS
Sections:
18.27.030 Types of applications.
18.27.040 Site plan review standards.
18.27.050 Adjustments to approved site plan.
18.27.010 Purpose.
The site plan review process is intended to provide an opportunity for a comprehensive review of development applications for multifamily and nonresidential development applications. In addition, the site plan review process integrates design review with review of the proposal in accordance with the general development standards. (Ord. 1004 § 4 (Exh. E), 2014)
18.27.020 Applicability.
Site plan review shall be required for all nonresidential development and multifamily development consisting of three or more dwelling units. The site plan process shall be integrated with design review for those projects subject to design review. (Ord. 1004 § 4 (Exh. E), 2014)
18.27.030 Types of applications.
A. Type I Administrative.
1. Type I applications require administrative review and approval by the planning official. Type I applications require a notice of development application in accordance with Section 18.36.020.
2. The following projects require Type I site plan review:
a. Development of at least three, but not more than 10, residential units.
b. Five thousand square feet or less of new nonresidential square footage.
c. Other developments including a change of use where the impacts from parking, traffic, noise or other factors are significant enough to warrant Type I site plan review as determined by the planning official.
d. Projects below the above thresholds and other projects determined by the planning official to be minor in nature will be reviewed as a certificate of zoning compliance.
B. Type II Hearing Examiner.
1. Type II applications require review and approval from the hearing examiner following a public hearing. Type II applications require a notice of development application in accordance with Section 18.36.020.
2. The following projects require Type II site plan review:
a. Eleven or more residential units.
b. Over 5,000 square feet of new nonresidential or mixed-use square footage (within a three-year period)
c. Change of use involving over 5,000 square feet of nonresidential use(s) where the impacts from parking, traffic, noise or other factors are significant enough to warrant Type II site plan review as determined by the planning official.
d. Other developments where the impacts from parking, traffic, noise or other factors are significant enough to warrant Type II site plan review as determined by the planning official. (Ord. 1004 § 4 (Exh. E), 2014)
18.27.040 Site plan review standards.
A. All site plan review applications shall be reviewed in accordance with the required findings listed in Section 18.36.040(B) in addition to all applicable development regulations.
B. The planning official (Type I) and hearing examiner (Type II) may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the application for site plan and design review. Conditions may be imposed to enable the proposal to meet the standards of the decision criteria. (Ord. 1004 § 4 (Exh. E), 2014)
18.27.050 Adjustments to approved site plan.
A. Minor adjustments to an approved site plan and design review may be made after review and approval by the planning official. Minor adjustments are those that include minor changes in dimensions or siting of structures or the location of public amenities, but do not include changes to the intensity or character of the use for Type II applications. Minor adjustments are processed through a written request from the applicant and a written response from department staff. The city response is placed in the project file and is effective to modify the approval as described in the response.
B. Adjustments other than minor adjustments to an approved site plan and design review require a new or amended application as determined by the planning official. Major adjustments are those that change the basic design, intensity, density, or character of the use. (Ord. 1004 § 4 (Exh. E), 2014)