26.5 STANDARDS OF APPROVAL
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The following standards shall apply to the approval of a site development plan and all of its components, including the Site Analysis:
26.5.1. Condition Precedent to Approval in Overlay Zone.
In the case of a Site Analysis for an area within an overlay zone (e.g., Planned Development Overlay Zone), Town Council approval shall not be granted (even as a condition) unless and until a corresponding overlay zone has already been approved by the Town Council.
26.5.2. Entire Site Developed.
The entire site shall be included in the site development plan presented and must be developed at one time, unless a phased site development plan is submitted and approved.
26.5.3. Special Conditions.
The Town Staff, Planning Commission, Town Council, and/or Joint Utility Committee may require additional information as a condition of approval. This additional information includes, but is not limited to:
26.5.3.1. Where one or more conditions of unsuitable soil, vegetation, geology or slope exist, resulting in increased fire, flood or erosion hazards, traffic circulation problems, sewage disposal problems and potential property damage from extensive soil slippage and subsidence, an applicant shall, upon request of the Town Staff, Town Engineer, or Planning Commission, provide contour and drainage plans and/or reports, cut and fill specifications, and soil and geologic reports, or any other reports identified in the Land Use Ordinance. The required details of such reports and plans may vary depending on the severity of the unusual conditions, but in any event such plans and reports shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Staff prior to final approval of a site development plan.
26.5.3.2. Any necessary agreements with adjacent property owners regarding storm drainage or other pertinent matters.
26.5.3.3. Evidence of compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
26.5.3.4. A traffic impact analysis.
26.5.3.5. Warranty deed or preliminary title report or other document showing the applicant has control of the property.
26.5.3.6. Parcel map(s) from the county recorder’s office showing the subject property and all property located within four hundred feet (400′) thereof.
26.5.3.7. Agreements and/or Letter Of Credit: In order to assure that the development will be constructed to completion in an acceptable manner, the applicant may be required to enter into an agreement and provide a satisfactory letter of credit or escrow deposit. The agreement and letter of credit or escrow deposit shall assure timely construction and installation of improvements required by a site development plan approval.
26.5.4. Multi-Use Commercial Complex.
If an applicant desires to combine multiple, compatible commercial uses on one parcel with the intent to retain ownership (“Multi-Use Complex”), individual uses shall be subject to the following additional requirements:
26.5.4.1. The overall multi-use complex shall first have been approved as a conditional use pursuant to Chapters 7 and 17 of Leeds Land Use Ordinance, which shall include an overall site development plan, development guidelines and a list of uses allowed in the complex.
26.5.4.2. Development guidelines for a multi-use complex shall, at a minimum, address the following topics:
26.5.4.2.1. General site engineering (e.g., storm drainage, provision of utilities, erosion control, etc.);
26.5.4.2.2. Architectural guidelines, including building elevations, setbacks, height, massing and scale, site coverage by buildings, materials, and colors;
26.5.4.2.3. Landscaping and open space standards;
26.5.4.2.4. Signage;
26.5.4.2.5. Exterior lighting;
26.5.4.2.6. Parking, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, and access to the site;
26.5.4.2.7. Rights of access within the center, if applicable (use of cross easements, etc.);
26.5.4.2.8. Development phasing and improvements/amenities to be completed with each phase;
26.5.4.2.9. Outdoor sales, storage and equipment;
26.5.4.2.10. Fencing and walls; and
26.5.4.2.11. Maintenance standards and responsibilities.
26.5.4.3. After approval of a multi-use complex, each use (as established by the Leeds Land Use Ordinance) therein may be approved pursuant to a building permit. Building permits for individual uses with an approved multi-use complex shall be reviewed by the Town Staff for compliance of the proposed use to the overall site development plan, development guidelines and approved use list for the multi-use complex. The Town Staff shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the permit based on compliance with applicable conditions of the site development plan and provisions of this title.
26.5.5. Historic District Development.
If the proposed site or property is located within a Leeds Historic District as designated by the Leeds Historical Preservation Ordinance 1991-01, the site development plan shall also conform to the requirements in the Leeds Historical Preservation Ordinance 1991-01.
26.5.6. Compliance with Standards.
A Site Analysis and site development plan shall conform to applicable standards set forth in this title and other applicable provisions of the Leeds Land Use Ordinance. Conditions may be imposed as necessary to achieve compliance with applicable requirements set forth in the Leeds Land Use Ordinance.