3.5 ALLOWED USE REVIEW
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A. PLAN REVIEW PROCESS. The following process, and those outlined in Chapter 10, applies to all applications for new development.
Final copy approved by Fountain Green City Council February 18, 2008. Minor changes 3.6 F and G April 19, 2012. 3.20 Amended October 18, 2012. Amended section 3.15 January 19, 2023. Amended sections 3.2 & 3.15 March 16, 2023. Revise section 3.6 G January 18, 2024. Revise section 3.6 F & G January 16, 2025. Updated & Revised Jan 22, 2026.
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 Ordinance, 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 proof of ownership is verified.
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 Ordinance;
3. The serial 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 8½ inch x 11 inch or 11inch x 17 inch and shall include the following:
a) Location and height of existing and proposed structures within the proposed development and location of existing structures within 100 feet of the proposed development;
b) Location of fire hydrants and street lights within 250 feet of the proposed development;
Final copy approved by Fountain Green City Council February 18, 2008. Minor changes 3.6 F and G April 19, 2012. 3.20 Amended October 18, 2012. Amended section 3.15 January 19, 2023. Amended sections 3.2 & 3.15 March 16, 2023. Revise section 3.6 G January 18, 2024. Revise section 3.6 F & G January 16, 2025. Updated & Revised Jan 22, 2026.
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 indicator;
e) Proposed buildings, parking areas, drive-aisle widths, road or driveway lengths and landscaped areas. Indicate number, layout, and size 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 and hours of intended uses; and
k) Payment of the application fee set by fee resolution.
D. RESIDENTIAL SITE PLAN REVIEW. The site plan drawings shall include:
1. Dated drawings prepared on a 8 ½ inch x 11 inch to 22 inch x 34 inch format;
2. Indicated scale shall be no less than 1 inch = 50 feet;
3. Name of project/development, physical address, property serial number(s), owner’s name and developer’s name;
4. Property dimensions;
5. North arrow indicator;
6. Total site area in acres;
7. Parking and driveway area, access(es) into project;
8. Location, size and eave height (21 feet maximum) of new buildings, structures, and auxiliary building(s) including all setback minimum distances;
Final copy approved by Fountain Green City Council February 18, 2008. Minor changes 3.6 F and G April 19, 2012. 3.20 Amended October 18, 2012. Amended section 3.15 January 19, 2023. Amended sections 3.2 & 3.15 March 16, 2023. Revise section 3.6 G January 18, 2024. Revise section 3.6 F & G January 16, 2025. Updated & Revised Jan 22, 2026.
9. Location and size of existing buildings and structures including all setback minimum distances;
10. All existing sewer mains, water mains, fire hydrants, and electric lines;
11. Intended uses of all buildings and structures;
12. Fence heights, materials, and location; and
13. Any further information related to the specific site development as requested by Fountain Green City Officials.
E. COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN REVIEW. (Not a Subdivision) The site plan drawings shall include:
1. Dated drawings prepared on a 22 inch x 34 inch format;
2. Indicated scale shall be no less than 1inch = 50 feet;
3. Name of project/development, physical address, property serial number(s), owner’s name and developer’s name;
4. Property dimensions;
5. North arrow indicator;
6. Total site area in acres;
7. Parking and driveway location, size and access(es) into project;
8. Location, size and eave height (21 feet maximum) of new buildings, structures, and auxiliary building(s) including all setback minimum distances;
9. Location and size of existing buildings and structures including all setback minimum distances;
10. Distances to off-site structures;
11. Landscaped area (indicate percentage of total site area to be landscaped); landscape/planting plan – type, initial and estimated mature sizes;
12. All existing and proposed sewer mains, water mains, fire hydrants, and electric lines;
Final copy approved by Fountain Green City Council February 18, 2008. Minor changes 3.6 F and G April 19, 2012. 3.20 Amended October 18, 2012. Amended section 3.15 January 19, 2023. Amended sections 3.2 & 3.15 March 16, 2023. Revise section 3.6 G January 18, 2024. Revise section 3.6 F & G January 16, 2025. Updated & Revised Jan 22, 2026.
13. Building elevations with proposed materials of construction for new construction or exterior modifications of existing buildings;
14. Provide existing and proposed utility and lighting information;
15. Proposed signs and lighting for signs;
16. Proposed and existing fences, walls, hedges, screening; and
17. Any further information related to the specific site development as requested by Fountain Green City Officials.
F. BUILDING PERMIT. Upon approval of the building and site plan drawings, and payment of all applicable fees, and compliance with the International Building Code, the Planning Commission or City Council, as appropriate, shall issue a building permit to the applicant. A permit shall also be required in order to move any building or structure from one lot to another.
G. INSPECTIONS. The Fountain Green City 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 Commission shall notify the applicant stating specifically which criteria have not been satisfied.
If an application for a development approval, permit, or license is denied for failure to meet the requirements of this ordinance, an application for all or part of the same property shall not be considered until all requirements are met unless the prior denial was based upon a mistake of fact, or on a motion duly passed by the Council to act immediately and identifying a valid public purpose.
I. DISCLAIMER. No permit shall be valid if any of the criteria listed in this section has not been met.