Chapter 17.72
SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
Sections:
17.72.010 Purpose.
17.72.020 Applicability.
17.72.030 Information required.
17.72.040 Site plan and architectural standards.
17.72.050 Conditions on site plan and architectural review approval.
17.72.060 Building permit issuance--Plan change.
17.72.070 Expiration.
17.72.080 Site plan and architectural review compliance--Certificate of occupancy.
17.72.010 Purpose.
The purpose of site plan and architectural review is to review the site, landscape, and architectural plans of the proposed use, structure or building to determine compliance with this title, and to promote the orderly and harmonious development of the city, the stability of land values and investments, and the general welfare, and to promote aesthetic considerations, and to help prevent impairment or depreciation of land values and development by the erection of structures or additions or alterations thereto without proper attention to site planning, landscaping and the aesthetic acceptability in relation to the development of neighboring properties. (Ord. 1946 (part), 2011; Ord. 1436 §2(part), 1981).
17.72.020 Applicability.
No permit required under Title 15, Buildings and Construction, shall be issued for a major or minor project, as defined in this section, unless an application for site plan and architectural review is submitted and approved, or approved with conditions, as set forth in this chapter.
A. Exempt Projects. Except as provided in subsection (B)(3) of this section the following projects do not require site plan and architectural review:
1. Single-family detached residential structures;
2. Any multiple-family residential project containing three or less units;
3. Landscape plans, fences, when not part of a major project;
4. Storage sheds, patio covers, garages and carports, decks, gazebos, and similar non-occupied structures used in conjunction with residential uses; and
5. Signs that conform to a previously approved master sign program for the project site.
Exempt projects are required to comply with all applicable development standards of this chapter.
B. Major Projects. The following are "major projects" for the purposes of the site plan and architectural review process and are subject to Type 2 procedural requirements as set forth in Chapter 17.05, Applications and Types of Review Procedures:
1. New construction, including private and public projects, that:
a. Includes a new building or building addition of five thousand square feet or more;
b. Includes the construction of a parking lot of ten or more parking spaces; or
c. Requires one or more variances or conditional use permits and, in the judgment of the director, will have a significant effect upon the aesthetic character of the city or the surrounding area;
2. Any attached residential project that contains four or more units;
3. Any minor project, as defined in subsection C of this section, that the director determines will significantly alter the character, appearance, or use of a building or site.
C. Minor Projects. Except when determined to be an exempt project or a major project pursuant to subsections A and B of this section respectively, the following are defined as "minor projects" for the purposes of site plan and architectural review, and are subject to the Type I procedural requirements of Chapter 17.05, Applications and Types of Review Procedures:
1. New construction, including private and public projects, that involves a new building or building addition of less than five thousand square feet;
2. Signs that meet all applicable standards as set forth in Section 17.75.050, Signage standards;
3. Exterior remodeling within the commercial or industrial zoning districts when not part of a major project;
4. Parking lots less than ten parking spaces;
5. Any project relating to the installation of cabinets containing communications service equipment or facilities owned and operated by a public utility and not subject to Section 17.60.040, Antenna standards;
6. Minor changes to the following:
a. Plans that have previously received site plan and architectural review approval;
b. Previously approved planned unit developments;
7. At the discretion of the director any changes to previously approved plans requiring site plan and architectural review.
As used in this subsection, the term "minor" means a change that is of little visual significance, does not materially alter the appearance of previously approved improvements, is not proposed for the use of the land in question, and does not alter the character of the structure involved. At the discretion of the director if it is determined that the cumulative effect of multiple minor changes would result in a major change, a new application for site plan and architectural review is required. All minor changes must comply with the development standards of this chapter. (Ord. 1946 (part), 2011; Ord. 1745 §1, 1996; Ord. 1730 §1, 1995; Ord. 1717, 1995; Ord. 1702 §3, 1994; Ord. 1684 §63, 1993; Ord. 1615 §§52, 54, 1989; Ord. 1436 §2(part), 1981).
17.72.030 Information required.
Application for site plan and architectural review shall be made to the community development department and shall be accompanied by the application fee prescribed in the city of Central Point planning department fee schedule. The application shall be completed, including all information and submittals listed on the official site plan and architectural review application form. (Ord. 1946 (part), 2011; Ord. 1685 §65, 1993; Ord. 1436 §2(part), 1981).
17.72.040 Site plan and architectural standards.
In approving, conditionally approving, or denying any site plan and architectural review application, the approving authority shall base its decision on compliance with the following standards:
A. Applicable site plan, landscaping, and architectural design standards as set forth in Chapter 17.75, Design and Development Standards;
B. City of Central Point Department of Public Works Department Standard Specifications and Uniform Standard Details for Public Works Construction;
C. Accessibility and sufficiency of fire fighting facilities to such a standard as to provide for the reasonable safety of life, limb and property, including, but not limited to, suitable gates, access roads and fire lanes so that all buildings on the premises are accessible to fire apparatus. (Ord. 1946 (part), 2011; Ord. 1702 §4, 1994; Ord. 1684 §67, 1993; Ord. 1436 §2(part), 1981).
17.72.050 Conditions on site plan and architectural review approval.
The approving authority may attach to any site plan and architectural review approval given under this chapter specific conditions, or restrictions, deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare including, but not limited to, the following:
A. Construction and installation of any on-site or off-site improvements, including but not limited to sidewalks, curbs, gutters, streets, bikeways, street signs and street lights, traffic control signs and signals, water, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and park and recreation improvements. In requiring off-site improvements, the city shall find that the improvements are reasonably related to the development and would serve a public purpose such as mitigating the negative impact of the proposed development.
All improvements required under this subsection shall be made at the expense of the applicant, and shall conform to the provisions of the City of Central Point Department of Public Works Department Standard Specifications and Uniform Details for Public Works Construction. However, the city, in its discretion, may modify such standards and determine site-specific design, engineering and construction specifications when appropriate in the particular development;
B. An agreement by the owner of the property to waive, on his or her behalf, and on behalf of all future owners of the land, any objection to the formation of a local improvement district which may be formed in the future to provide any of the improvements specified in subsection A of this section;
C. An agreement by the owner of the property to enter into a written deferred improvement agreement providing that one or more of the improvements specified in subsection A of this section shall be made by the owner at some future time to be determined by the city;
D. Any agreement entered into pursuant to subsections B or C of this section shall be recorded in the county recorder’s office and shall be intended to thereafter run with the land, so as to bind future owners of the lands affected to the conditions of the agreement. Any and all recording costs shall be the responsibility of the applicant; and
E. Any other conditions deemed by the city to be reasonable and necessary in the interests of the public health, safety or welfare. (Ord. 1946 (part), 2011; Ord. 1684 §68, 1993).
17.72.060 Building permit issuance--Plan change.
A. No building permit will be issued for the construction without the prior approval by the approving authority which will be noted on the first page of the plans.
B. Any change or deviation from the plans approved by the approving authority without the written approval of the community development director shall be considered a violation. (Ord. 1946 (part), 2011; Ord. 1684 §69, 1993; Ord. 1436 §2(part), 1981).
17.72.070 Expiration.
A. A site plan approval shall lapse and become void one year following the date on which it became effective unless, prior to the expiration of one year, a building permit is issued by the building inspector and construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion. The community development director may extend the site plan approval for an additional period of one year, subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.05, Applications and Types of Review Procedures.
B. If an established time limit for development expired and no extension has been granted, the site plan and architectural review approval shall be void. (Ord. 1946 (part), 2011; Ord. 1941 §9, 2010; Ord. 1684 §70, 1993).
17.72.080 Site plan and architectural review compliance--Certificate of occupancy.
The city may refuse issuance of a certificate of occupancy until the applicant for a site plan and architectural review application has completed all requirements and conditions in accordance with the plans approved by the approving authority. No person shall use or occupy a building or property unless such person has complied with all applicable requirements of this title, any conditions placed on the site plan and architectural review application, and has obtained a certificate of occupancy. (Ord. 1946 (part), 2011; Ord. 1684 §71, 1993).