26.3 REQUIREMENTS

26.3.1. Applicant. A property owner, or the owner’s agent, may initiate a request for approval of a site development plan as provided in this Chapter. 26.3.2. Uses. A site development plan shall be required for all development on a site or property for: 26.3.2.1. Any public or civic use. 26.3.2.2. Any commercial use (for multi-use commercial complexes see additional requirements outlined in this Chapter in section 5.4); or 26.3.2.3. Any multi-family use governed by the International Building Code (Chapter 15). 26.3.3. Plan Components. A complete site development plan consists of a three major components: 1) Site Development Plan Application and required fees approved by Town Staff, 2) Site Analysis approved by the Town Council, and 3) construction drawings and requirements approved by the Joint Utility Committee. The individual component requirements are: 26.3.3.1. APPLICATION. Site Development Plan Application and required fees (ask Town Staff for Application and Fee Schedule); 26.3.3.2. SITE ANALYSIS. Consists of a Development Plan, Preliminary Utility Plan, Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plan, Preliminary Landscaping Plan, and Preliminary Building Elevations for all Buildings and/or Dwellings. A Site Analysis is intended to merely represent how the property or site could be developed, if and when approved. The Site Analysis does not require complete engineering, but shall consist of the following minimum components: 26.3.3.2.1. DEVELOPMENT PLAN. On a minimum of 22” x 34” paper and electronic .pdf version: 26.3.3.2.1.1. Containing the proposed name of the development together with the name, address and telephone number of the owner and the owner applicant agent if different than the owner; 26.3.3.2.1.2. Drawn to scale and illustrating a realistic layout of how property reasonably will be developed considering existing and envisioned conditions on the subject property and adjoining properties, and the development standards of the zone in which the property is located; 26.3.3.2.1.3. Oriented with a north arrow and tie to a section monument; 26.3.3.2.1.4. Identifying the current zoning classification of the property on which the site development plan is located and the uses for which site development plan approval is requested; 26.3.3.2.1.5. Illustrating the existing topography showing two foot (2′) contours, identification of twenty percent (20%) or greater slopes as shown in different colors corresponding to increments of ten percent (10%) slope, and layout of proposed uses including all facilities related to the project both on and off site; 26.3.3.2.1.6. Designating the locations and dimensions of proposed features such as bicycle racks, dumpsters, trash cans, fences, benches, tables, mechanical equipment, etc.; 26.3.3.2.1.7. Depicting the location of open space(s); 26.3.3.2.1.8. Identifying the proposed access to the property, and to the development within the property, including traffic circulation patterns within and to the site and parking lot layouts; 26.3.3.2.1.9. Identifying the layout, dimensions and names of existing and future road rights of way; 26.3.3.2.1.10. Identifying setback lines as required by Leeds Land Use Ordinances; 26.3.3.2.1.11. Identifying proposed parks, playgrounds, schools, and other public facility sites, if any; 26.3.3.2.1.12. Identifying the property located within the same ownership parcel not proposed as part of the same site development plan, if any; and the adjoining property uses and ownership; 26.3.3.2.1.13. Containing a summary table of the number of acres in the proposed site development and proposed use(s); showing total gross acreage, square footage of street rights of way, square footage of building footprints, square footage of total building floor area, square footage of landscaping, number of parking spaces, and the number and type of buildings and/or dwellings, if any, in addition to the percentage devoted to each building and/or dwelling type and overall building and/or dwelling unit density; and 26.3.3.2.1.14. Containing a phased development plan, if applicable, including the proposed sequences of development. 26.3.3.2.1.15. Identify proposed signage to meet the requirements of Sign Chapter (Chapter 22) 26.3.3.2.2. PRELIMINARY UTILITY PLAN. On a minimum of 22” x 34” paper and electronic .pdf version showing: 26.3.3.2.2.1. North arrow, scale, and site development plan underlay; 26.3.3.2.2.2. All existing and proposed utilities including, but not limited to: sewer, culinary water, secondary water, fire hydrants, storm drains, subsurface drains, gas lines, power lines, communications lines, cable television lines, and streetlights; 26.3.3.2.2.3. Minimum fire flow required by the uniform fire code for the proposed buildings, and fire flow calculations at all hydrant locations; 26.3.3.2.2.4. Location and dimensions of all utility easements; and 26.3.3.2.2.5. A letter from utility providers, addressing the feasibility and their requirements to serve the project. 26.3.3.2.3. PRELIMINARY GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN. On a minimum of 22” x 34” paper and electronic .pdf version showing: 26.3.3.2.3.1. North arrow, scale, and site development plan underlay; 26.3.3.2.3.2. Existing and proposed topography contours at two foot (2′) intervals; 26.3.3.2.3.3. Areas of substantial earth moving; 26.3.3.2.3.4. Location of existing watercourses, canals, ditches, springs, wells, culverts, and storm drains, and proposed method of dealing with all irrigation and waste water; 26.3.3.2.3.5. Location of any designated floodplain and/or wetland boundaries and designated flood zones; 26.3.3.2.3.6. Direction of storm water flows, catch basins, inlets, outlets, waterways, culverts, detention basins, outlets to offsite facilities, and off site drainage facilities when necessary based on adopted town requirements; 26.3.3.2.4. PRELIMINARY BUILDING ELEVATIONS. For all buildings and/or dwellings on the property or site on a minimum of 22” x 34” paper and electronic .pdf version showing: 26.3.3.2.4.1. Accurate front, rear, and side elevations drawn to scale; 26.3.3.2.4.2. Exterior surfacing materials and colors, including roofing material and color; 26.3.3.2.4.3. Outdoor lighting, furnishings and architectural accents; and 26.3.3.2.4.4. Location and dimensions of signs proposed to be attached to the building or structure. Signs must conform to Chapter 22 of the Leeds Land Use Ordinance. AND 26.3.3.3. CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS in accordance with the Leeds Design and Construction Standards and Specifications, the approved Site Analysis will be required as one of the final components of the site development plan, but are not required until after approval of the Site Analysis. Construction Drawing requirements are discussed in more detail in section 4.3 of this Chapter. 26.3.4. COMPLETE APPROVAL REQUIRED BEFORE PERMITS ISSUED AND WORK COMMENCING. When site development plan approval is required under this Chapter, no building permit for the construction of any building, structure, or other improvements to the site shall be issued without prior approval of a site development plan. Additionally, it shall be unlawful to undertake cleaning, grubbing, drainage work, parking lot construction, or other site improvements without prior approval of a site development plan. In addition to the penalties outlined in the Leeds Land Use Ordinance, the Town of Leeds may enter legal proceedings to require any person who violates this section to return a site to the condition found prior to any disturbance.