Chapter 4-10
SITE PLAN APPROVAL

Sections:

4-10-010    Purpose.

4-10-020    Applicability.

4-10-030    Procedure.

4-10-040    Required data.

4-10-050    Findings.

4-10-060    Conditional approval.

4-10-010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to assure that a proposed development of land is in conformance with the regulations of this code and is designed in a manner which will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare or be detrimental to adjacent properties. (Ord. 442 § 25.10)

4-10-020 Applicability.

A. Where stated within this code that site plan approval is required, it shall mean that site plan approval is required for any new building, structure, open land use, or addition to an existing development, whether proposed for occupancy or for primary or accessory usage.

B. This section shall not apply to an open or temporary use of land which does not exceed 10 days; to single-family residences and their accessory structures; to any fences or other dividing instrumentalities erected in conformance with this code; or to a development for which a site plan has been previously approved under the conditions of a zoning use permit, variance permit, or conditional use permit. (Ord. 1543 § 6, 1999; Ord. 442 §§ 25.20 – 25.22)

4-10-030 Procedure.

A. When site plan approval is required, the applicant shall file an application and any required data with the city planning department.

B. The zoning administrator shall, within 50 days, either approve, deny, or conditionally approve a site plan approval application or may refer the application to the planning commission.

C. The planning commission shall, within 50 days following referral by the zoning administrator of a site plan approval application, either approve, deny, or conditionally approve the application.

D. In cases where site plan approval is considered concurrently with another entitlement subject to city council approval, the site plan approval shall be reviewed and approved by the city council. (Ord. 1640 § 1, 2001; Ord. 1024, 1980; Ord. 442 §§ 25.30 – 25.33)

4-10-040 Required data.

The application for site plan approval shall be accompanied by a site plan showing lot lines and dimensions, location of existing and proposed buildings or improvements, height of structures, off-street parking lot design including ingress and egress points, street right-of-way lines, setbacks, exterior lighting and signs, fencing, and any other data necessary to indicate the proposed development, all of which must be in conformance with the provisions of this code. In addition, the site plan shall indicate the proposed or probable use of the development and a brief statement of the type of construction contemplated. (Ord. 442 § 25.40)

4-10-050 Findings.

The zoning administrator, planning commission, or city council shall make the following findings in approving a site plan approval application:

A. That the proposed development conforms in all respects to the provisions of this code and other applicable city ordinances.

B. That the design of the proposed development is such that it will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare and not detrimental to adjacent property.

C. That the development is within the intent of the provisions set forth in LPZC 4-10-030. (Ord. 1640 § 2, 2001; Ord. 442 §§ 25.50 – 25.53)

4-10-060 Conditional approval.

The zoning administrator or planning commission shall have the function, duty, and power to require compliance to any site plan approval which is conditionally approved, as may be deemed necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this section. (Ord. 442 § 25.60)