18.32.060 Site Plan Approval Required

A. A site plan shall be submitted to the planning commission which shows the location of main and accessory buildings on the site and in relation to one another, the traffic circulation features within the site, the height, bulk, and character of building, the provision for off-street parking space, the provision of driveways for ingress and egress, the provision for other open space on the site and the display of signs. Each of the foregoing features shall be in accordance with the site plan (or subsequent amendment thereof) of the proposed development approved by the planning commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. B. A site plan shall include landscaping, fences, and walls designed to further the purpose of the regulations for commercial, manufacturing, and multiple housing zones and such features shall be provided and maintained as a condition of the establishment and the maintenance of any use to which they are appurtenant. C. In considering any site plan, the planning commission shall endeavor to assure safety and convenience of traffic movement, both within the area covered and in relation to access streets, harmonious and beneficial relation among the buildings and uses in the area covered, and satisfactory harmonious relation between such area and contiguous land and buildings and adjacent neighborhoods, and that the requirements of this ordinance have been met. D. In approving site plans, the planning commission may act on a site plan submitted to it or may act on its own initiative in processing and approving a site plan, including any conditions or requirements designated or specified therein or in connection therewith. (Ord. 91-2, 6/11/91) E. All outdoor storage shall be screened from view through the use of solid fencing, a minimum of six (6) feet high and shall be an accessory use to the principle use. Fencing and walls shall be made of high quality, durable materials that require minimal maintenance. Slatted chain link fencing is only permitted when not adjacent to public roads and/or rights-of-ways. When fencing is located along the front building setback lines and side yards that face public streets slatted chain link fencing is not permitted, and other solid fencing material is required. Acceptable material includes, but not limited to tilt-up concrete, masonry block, brick, stone, metal, composite/recycled materials or other manufactured materials or combination of materials commonly used for fencing. F. A petitioner may submit data from a traffic engineer, civil engineer or qualified engineering professional regarding the specific land use, number of employees, and other relevant factors. The Planning Commission may consider this additional information when determining the total required number of parking stalls for a site plan and may adopt an alternative total required number of parking stalls that aligns with the unique needs of the use. (Ord.2024-23, dated 11/26/24 and Ord.2015-2, dated 3/10/15)