§ 302. Application requirements.

(a)

All applications to amend the zoning map (rezoning) shall, as part of the application, include a site analysis at a readable scale (1" = 100' minimum). Such site analysis shall include a depiction of:

(1)

Existing shape and dimensions of each lot that is the subject of the application, including the size, measurement and location of any existing buildings or structures on the lot(s).

(2)

Existing location of utilities.

(3)

Streams, creeks, lakes and ponds.

(4)

Easements and rights of way.

(b)

All applications seeking any of the actions listed (1)—(4) below shall include a set of development plans, as defined in subsection (c), with the application:

(1)

Applications to rezone property to NC-1, NC-2, NR-CD, RC or TC.

(2)

Applications to amend the future development map.

(3)

Applications to approve a planned development.

(4)

Applications for issuance of a building permit.

(c)

Development plans. When required by subsection (b), development plans shall be at a readable scale (1" = 100' minimum), contain the required number of sets (specified on each application) and shall demonstrate compliance with all regulations and calculations required by the zoning ordinance. Unless waived by the building official as inapplicable in the case of minor building permits, development plans shall include but not be limited to the following information:

(1)

Boundary survey completed by a certified surveyor and depicting, at a minimum, the features listed in subsection (a).

(2)

A correct scale and north arrow.

(3)

The present zoning classification of the subject and all adjacent parcels.

(4)

Proposed land use and building footprints with door locations.

(5)

The gross square footage of proposed buildings.

(6)

Required yard setbacks appropriately dimensioned.

(7)

Densities.

(8)

The location of required off-street parking and loading spaces including total number of spaces, space and driveway dimensions.

(9)

Internal circulation including the proposed location of all driveways and entry/exit points for vehicular traffic, using arrows to depict direction of movement.

(10)

Building height.

(11)

Sidewalks.

(12)

Utilities, grading, drainage, amenities, and similar details including their respective measurements.

(13)

Any applicable buffer boundaries such as: streams, or other planted buffers as required by zoning district,

(14)

Landscape and tree plan. This plan shall demonstrate compliance with all regulations and calculations required by the zoning ordinance related to landscaping and trees by depicting:

(i)

Landscaping, including tree species, the number of all plantings, and landscaping that is replacing what is being removed.

(ii)

The location and extent of required buffers and screened areas, depicting extent of natural vegetation and type and location of additional vegetation if required.

(iii)

Open space.

(15)

Architectural design. The architectural design elements showing compliance with all regulations and calculations required by the zoning ordinance which shall include but not be limited to:

(i)

Scaled elevation drawings of proposed structures.

(ii)

Information on building materials, features, exterior finish, windows, doors, colors, and items affecting exterior appearance, such as signs, air conditioning, grills, compressors, and similar details including their respective measurements.

(Ord. No. 375, § 3(Attach.), 10-1-13; Ord. No. 415 , § 1, 9-5-17)