Chapter 17.56 - SITE PLAN REVIEW

17.56.010 - Purpose and intent.

The purpose of this chapter is to explain the type of information which must be included on all site plans as well as explain the site plan review process. Compliance with this chapter is necessary, where required by this title, prior to a building permit being issued.

(Ord. 5-1983 § 14.01)

17.56.020 - Site plan contents.

All site plans shall include the following information as well as any additional information which may be required by the city council:

A. Lot dimensions;

B. Existing and proposed structures— location, dimensions, height, size and type;

C. Existing and proposed fences and signs —heights, size and type;

D. Off-street parking—location, number and size of spaces, traffic flow;

E. Access points—including loading and unloading areas and proposed connections to adjoining streets in order to insure adequate traffic circulation for Elgin's transportation system;

F. Existing and proposed lighting;

G. Landscaping—type of irrigation;

H. All existing and proposed utility lines and size;

I. Any elevation lines at five-foot intervals;

J. The location, width, and purpose of easements;

K. The location and design of existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including bicycle parking facilities;

L. If direct access to Oregon Highways 82 and 204 is proposed, access must be provided in a manner consistent with the access management provisions and spacing standards set forth in the transportation system plan;

M. For areas within the CBD, access will be consistent with the special transportation area plan. Within the CBD, efforts must be made to limit access points through the use of: a) shared driveways, b) alleyways, and c) shared parking.

N. Access Management. A preliminary site plan submitted for review, at a minimum, shall show the following access features:

1. 1. 1. Location of existing and proposed access point(s) on both sides of the road where applicable;

      2. Distances to neighboring constructed access points, median openings (where applicable), traffic signals (where applicable), intersections, and other transportation features on both sides of the property;

      3. Number and direction of lanes to be constructed on the driveway plus striping plans;

      4. All planned transportation features (such as sidewalks, bikeways, auxiliary lanes, signals, etc.);

      5. Parking and internal circulation plans including walkways and bikeways;

      6. A detailed description of any requested variance and the reason the variance is requested.

(Ord. 152 § 1 (part), 2004; Ord. 131 § 1 (part), 1999: Ord. 5-1983 § 14.02)

17.56.030 - Complete information.

Site plans shall be submitted to and reviewed by the city council unless otherwise specified under the individual zones or title provision. Said site plan shall be accepted only if all the necessary information is provided in diagram form or written explanation and accompanied by any necessary filing fee. The site plan will be either approved, conditionally approved pending modification or denied.

(Ord. 5-1983 § 14.03)

17.56.040 - Review criteria.

All site plans shall be reviewed to determine their compliance with the purpose and intent of the applicable portion of this title where they are to be constructed. If the proposed site plan would substantially depreciate property values in the vicinity or would unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment of the property in the vicinity by the occupants or endanger the public peace, health, safety or general welfare, such site plan shall be denied.

(Ord. 5-1983 § 14.04)

17.56.050 - Performance agreement.

A. A signed performance agreement shall be required and a bond, cash deposit, or other mutually agreeable means of insuring compliance may be required in order to insure completion of the approved site plan.

B. No deviation from the approved site plan will be permissible without approval of the city council.

(Ord. 5-1983 § 14.05)