12-3 Scope of modifications authorized

(1) The authority of the zoning administrator through the site plan review process to require modification of a proposed site development shall be limited to the following: (a) minimizing dangerous traffic movements and promoting the smooth and efficient flow of traffic in accordance with standards in the Institute of Traffic Engineers’ Transportation Handbook, and other local sources of authority as adopted by resolution; (b) optimizing the efficient use of parking facilities through provisions for adequate interior circulation, parking stalls and travel aisles; (c) promoting compatibility with adjacent and nearby properties; (d) preserving and protecting valuable natural features and amenities to the greatest extent practical; (e) promoting the efficient provision of public services; (f) preserving existing healthy and long-lived trees wherever practically feasible; (g) designing of drainage facilities to promote the use and preservation of natural watercourse and patterns of drainage; (h) minimizing alterations to existing topography; (i) protecting important views and vistas as identified in adopted plans; (j) promoting the use of plant material compatible with the climate of the region and micro- climate conditions on the site; (k) ensuring that plant material can be maintained for long term health and continued growth; (l) maximizing water conservation; ensuring that the arrangement of required landscaping produces the optimal visual effect; (m) ensuring that the location, size and orientation of signage do not impair the visibility of or distract motorists; (n) ensuring that the location, size and orientation of signage minimize obstructions and hazards to pedestrians; (o) designing or directing of outdoor lighting devices or fixtures; and (p) ensuring the proposed site development conforms to all applicable TOOELE COUNTY LAND USE ORDINANCE – CHAPTER 12 requirements of the land use ordinance and other ordinances and regulations. (Ord.2005-30, 11/22/05) 12-4. Site plan content for single lot detached single-family and two-family/twin home dwellings and accessory buildings to dwellings for building permits. (1) The application form, fees, two copies of a site plan and other supporting material as required by the county shall be submitted to the planning division. The planning division, upon receipt of the application, shall determine whether the application is complete and ready for review based on the stated requirements for submittal and requests for exceptions to the submittal requirements. If the material that has been submitted is determined to be incomplete, all review of the submittal will be delayed until the planning division receives the necessary material to make the submittal complete. The zoning administrator may waive items on the application form that are not applicable due to the particular circumstances or conditions of that development proposal. (2) Two copies of a site plan, drawn to a scale of 20 feet to the inch or such other scale as the zoning administrator shall deem appropriate, shall be submitted along with the permit application and shall contain the following information: (a) the owner's name, address and telephone number; (b) the street address and parcel number or legal description of the subject property; (c) the boundaries of the subject property, all existing property lines, setback lines, existing streets, buildings, water courses, water ways or lakes, wetlands, and other existing physical features in or adjoining on the project; (d) on-site storm water drainage and retention; (e) location of the on-site well, septic tank and drain field; (f) location of a septic drain field and areas that confine animals such as barns, corrals or stables of an adjoining property if within 100 feet of the onsite well; (g) location of a well of an adjoining property if within 100 feet of the on-site septic drain field and areas that confine animals such as barns, corrals or stables; (h) distance of driveway from the intersection of the two front yard property lines on corner lots; (i) distance of the driveway to the nearest driveway if within 25 feet to any other driveway; (j) locations, heights and distances of any existing and proposed fences; (k) the location of all proposed buildings and structures, accessory and principal, showing: (i) the number of stories and height; (ii) the distance from all property lines and other existing or proposed structures; and (iii) dwelling type and use. (l) a signature panel for zoning administrator approval. (Ord.2005-30, 11/22/05)