2-3.4 ALLOWED USE REVIEW
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The official Cleveland code is at http://www.clevelandtown.org/planning--zoning.htm.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
Zoning ordinance only; the subdivision ordinance is a scanned image on the town's site and is not included.
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A. PLAN REVIEW PROCESS. The following process and those outlined in Sections: 2-10 Subdivisions, 2-11 Large Scale Developments, applies to all applications for new development.
B. INITIAL CONTACT. An applicant for new development shall contact the Planning Commission to discuss the scope and purpose of the proposed development and the requirements of this code, including the following:
1. An allowed use within the zone;
2. Complies with all applicable development requirements of the zone, including building height, setback, front, side, and rear yards, and lot coverage;
3. Respects lot lines of a legally subdivided lot;
4. Complies with the parking requirements for the zone;
5. Conforms with applicable design guidelines, if any, for the zone;
6. Can adequately be serviced by roads, existing or proposed utility systems or lines; and
7. Pertains to land on which all tax assessments have been paid.
C. PRELIMINARY REVIEW. The applicant shall provide the Planning Commission with the following:
1. A statement of intended use;
2. Drawings in sufficient detail to allow staff to review the proposal for compliance with this code;
3. The tax identification number for the parcel;
4. A vicinity map to orient the parcel to its surrounding infrastructure;
5. Project identification (project name, location, developer and developer’s address and contact information);
6. Concept drawings shall be either 8 ½” x 1l” or 11” x 17” and shall include the following:
a) Location and height of existing and proposed structures within the proposed development and within two hundred (200) feet of the proposed development;
b) Location of fire hydrants and street-lights within two hundred fifty (250) feet of the proposed development;
c) Property lines and dimensions indicating total site area, parking and driveway area, gross area of all buildings and structures, area of proposed landscaping indicated as a percentage of lot coverage by landscaping;
d) North arrow;
e) Proposed buildings, parking areas, drive-aisle widths, road or driveway lengths and landscaped areas. Indicate number and layout of proposed parking spaces;
f) Locations of access, curb cuts, gutters, sidewalks and proposed driveways as well as proposed traffic and pedestrian circulation patterns;
g) Public Improvements and dedications;
h) Location and design of proposed walls, landscaping and exterior lighting;
i) Phasing plan, if any;
j) Description an hours of intended uses; and
k) Payment of the application fee set by fee resolution.
D. RESIDENTIAL SITE PLAN REVIEW. The site plan drawing shall include:
1. General: a) Dated drawings prepared on a 22” x 34” format;
b) Indicated scale shall be no less than 1” = 40';
c) Name of project/development, address and developer’s name;
d) Parcel dimensions;
e) North arrow;
f) Total site area;
g) Parking and driveway area;
h) Location of new buildings and structures;
i) Location of existing buildings and structures;
j) All existing sewer mains, water mains, fire hydrants, and electric lines;
k) Building elevations with proposed materials of construction for new construction or exterior modifications of existing buildings; and
l) Any further information related to the specific site development as requested by Cleveland Town Officials.
E. COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN REVIEW. (Not a Subdivision) The site plan drawings shall include:
a) Dated drawings prepared on a 22” x 34” format;
b) Indicated scale shall be no less than 1” = 40';
c) Name of project/development, address and developer’s name;
d) Parcel dimensions;
e) North arrow;
f) Total site area;
g) Parking and driveway area;
h) Location and height of new buildings and structures;
i) Location and height of existing buildings and structures;
j) Setbacks for on-site and off-site structures;
k) Landscaped area (indicate percentage of total site area to be landscaped);
l) All existing and proposed sewer mains, water mains, fire hydrants and electric lines;
m) Building elevations with proposed materials of construction for new construction or exterior modifications of existing buildings;
n) Provide existing and proposed utility and lighting information;
o) Provide location and size of vehicular entrances and exits; and
p) Any further information related to the specific site development as requested by Cleveland Town Officials.
F. BUILDING PERMIT. Upon approval of the building and site plan drawings, and payment of all applicable fees, and compliance with all adopted building codes, the Building Official shall issue a building permit to the applicant. A permit shall be required in order to move any building or structure from one lot to another.
G. INSPECTIONS. The Building Official or other designated official shall inspect the project during construction through its completion to verify conformance with approved plans.
H. REJECTED USES. If an application does not meet the criteria set forth above, the Town shall notify the applicant stating specifically which criteria have not been satisfied.
I. DISCLAIMER. No permit shall be valid if any of the criteria listed in this section has not been met.