4.5.C Submittal Requirements

In addition to any other information required by this Ordinance, development plans shall be prepared at a scale of not more than fifty (50) feet to one (1) inch and contain the following information:

1.  The name of the individual or firm preparing the plan.

2.  The north arrow, scale, and date.

3.  The boundaries and dimensions of the property involved, the general location of all existing easements, sector lines, property lines, existing streets, structures or waterways, and other significant physical features in or adjoining the project.

4.  The approximate location and sizes of sanitary and storm sewers, water mains, culverts, and other underground utilities and structures in or near the project.

5.  The general location and character of construction of any proposed streets, alleys, driveways, curb cuts, entrances and exits, loading areas, numbers of parking and loading spaces, exterior lighting systems, storm drainage, and sanitary facilities.

6.  The approximate height of all proposed structures, principal and accessory, or major excavations in relation to heights of structures on adjoining property. The location should be drawn to scale but full dimensioning is not required.

7.  Architectural elevations or perspectives that convey the visual character of the development. Contextual drawings that are drawn to scale and show the streetscape, including the proposed structure and adjacent structures. Label the height of the adjacent structures. A materials sheet that identifies all proposed exterior materials, finishes, and colors.

8.  General location of parking and site circulation.

9.  General location, height, and material of all fences, walls, screening, and landscape.

10.  A tabulation of the total gross area in square feet or acres of the project site and the floor area in square feet of any building(s) in the proposed development.

11.  Landscape and stormwater management plan, where applicable.

12.  Such other information as may be required in order to meet standards in the district in which the use is to be located.

13.  A narrative description of how the proposed development addresses the design goals, including compatibility with adjacent property, landscape and open space, circulation systems, and building design strategies. Reference published design guides and principles and how they informed the design concept in terms of sustainability, transit-oriented design, architectural, landscape architectural, and urban design, etc.

14. A color-rendered site plan and landscape plan that clearly illustrates the design concept and spatial relationships.

15. Site context plans that highlight opportunities and constraints.

16. Images or specifications of proposed fixtures, furnishings, and lighting elements.

17. Design precedent images to show architectural styles or urban design strategies.

The Executive Director of the City Planning Commission may waive submittal requirements where such information is not necessary to determine the nature of the development or that the development meets relevant approval criteria.

Ord 28800 MCS, 10-21-21, ZD 56/21; Ord. No. 29,126, §4, Aug. 12, 2022, Zoning Docket 16/22; Ordinance No. 30567, March 20, 2026, Zoning Docket 049/25