What is a site plan and what is the approval process?
• A site plan is required when developing a non-residential use. The site plan is a drawing(s) consisting of all the details to be located on the site, such as, existing zoning, location of building(s) and size of structure(s), traffic circulation (both vehicular and pedestrian and fire lanes), parking, ingress/egress, landscape plan, placement of utilities, screening (if required), drainage, and signage. Color elevations of the building and signage are required at submittal along with a sample of materials to be used on the sign and structure. • Approval Process • The site plan, including all of the above, and the applicable fee is submitted to the Community Services Manager to begin the review process. • Staff and the City engineer review the site plan and provide comments back to the developer for revisions – this can be done by scheduling a pre-development conference. • Once the site plan details are in compliance with City ordinances and agreed upon by staff and the developer, sta
