Chapter 17.07 — SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (SDP)

A site development plan (SDP) is a master plan for the development of a parcel or a combination of parcels. The site development plan is intended to create a coordinated residential, commercial or industrial complex and shall show a unified and organized arrangement of buildings, off-street parking, vehicle and pedestrian circulation, landscaping, signing and service facilities which will minimize adverse effects on adjoining properties and neighborhoods. (Ord. 823-2016 § 1 (part), 2016)

A. Procedures. The following procedures and standards shall apply to all development projects including developer/builder single-family residential, multifamily, commercial, industrial, and public/quasi-public uses, unless exempt under Section 17.07.040 and which do not require a use permit under the provisions of this Title.

1. Any use subject to the provisions of this Chapter shall be required to apply to the Planning Department for site development plan review prior to submitting an application for the issuance of a building permit. The application is considered complete when the completed application form, a site plan along with the information listed in Section 17.07.020B., in sufficient detail, is provided to adequately evaluate the project, and the application fee is submitted for review.

2. The application shall be circulated to staff for review and comment. The Planning Commission may exercise its discretion at the approval, disapproval, or modification of all site development plans.

• B. Standards. The following information is required to be provided:

1. Landscaping and Irrigation Plan.

2. Lighting Plan.

3. Proposed signage.

4. Site Plan with parking calculation.

5. Grading Plan providing on-site and off-site drainage.

6. Fencing requirements.

7. Hours of operation.

8. Location and position of uses on property.

9. Noise level limitations.

10. Access location and encroachment standards.

11. Building design (exterior).

12. Other department or agency requirements.

13. Other requirements as deemed necessary and proper to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City.

• (Ord. 823-2016 § 1 (part), 2016)

The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed pursuant to Section 17.00.020. (Ord. 823-2016 § 1 (part), 2016)

Exemptions shall be as follows:

• A. Interior building remodels.

• B. Minor alterations on building exteriors (as determined by the City Administrator/designee).

• C. Repair and maintenance of structures or parking areas.

• D. Expansion of twenty-five (25) percent or less of horizontal or vertical of developed area; however, if the

expansion should result in a requirement of more parking, a site development review application is required in accordance with Section 17.07.020.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 1 (part), 2016)

An application fee for site development plan review shall be established by City Council resolution. (Ord. 823-2016 § 1 (part), 2016)