Article D, Sec. 10-3-14 through 10-3-19

The unnecessary destruction of trees and other natural features.

Adequate lighting shall be provided for proposed developments and lighting installations shall not have an adverse impact on traffic safety or on the character of the surrounding neighborhood.

In addition, site plans which are considered for rezoning or overall approval for a plan of development shall contain the following: (1) All existing property lines, setback lines, existing and proposed streets and other existing and proposed physical features within the project. (2) Topography of the project area with contour intervals of five (5) feet or less may be required to address potential problems of contours and grade, such as drainage controls, etc. (3) The proposed nature and manner of grading of the site, including proposed treatment of slopes in excess of ten (10) percent, to prevent soil erosion and excessive runoff. (4) The location and dimensions of proposed recreation areas, open spaces and other amenities and improvements beyond natural physical features. (5) The location, character and orientation of principal proposed signs as proposed to be erected in accordance with district regulations and the city sign ordinance. (6) Adequate lighting shall be provided for proposed developments and lighting installations shall not have an adverse impact on traffic safety or on the character of the surrounding neighborhood. (7) The location and screening for dumpsters or other outdoor trash facilities. (8) The proposed and required off-street parking and loading areas relative to other physical features (i.e. buildings, etc.). (9) All details for meeting requirements of section 10-3-30.1, parking lot landscaping.

The site plan shall include items (1), (2) and (3) below: (1) The proposed title of the project and the names of the engineer, architect, surveyor and other applicable professional services and the name of the developer. (2) The north point, scale, date, vicinity map, gross acreage or square footage of the area to be developed and metes and boundary description of said area. (3) Existing zoning and zoning district boundaries on the property to be developed and on immediately adjacent properties.

The location and screening for dumpsters or other outdoor trash facilities.

All details for meeting requirements of section 10-3-30.1, parking lot landscaping.

Adequate screening along common boundaries where necessary.

An approved site plan shall expire and be null and void unless a building permit for the construction of the same substantial elements of the site plan has been issued within a period of five (5) years.

Site plan review shall be required in addition to the other applicable requirements of this Code before building permits will be issued.

Site plans involving review for compliance with current regulations shall be submitted to the office of the zoning administrator at least twenty (20) working days prior to a decision regarding the building permit.

The zoning administrator may waive site plan review by city staff and also fees where it can be clearly shown that the application for the building permit involves building and safety regulations rather than 'substantial zoning interpretation.' Minor residential alterations or additions, construction and placement of accessory buildings, etc., which are not critical to the purpose and intent of the city zoning ordinance, may be waived.

The proposed nature and manner of grading of the site, including proposed treatment of slopes in excess of ten (10) percent, to prevent soil erosion and excessive runoff.

If the site plan requires a traffic impact analysis review, only by the city, then one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) shall be made payable to the city.

Preservation and treatment of on-site natural watercourses.