14.25.045 Site Plan—Performance Criteria.
(a) Objectives. An effective site plan should utilize a variety of techniques for achieving the intent of this chapter. The appropriate placement or retention and improvements of buildings, parking lots, etc. should be considered on the site plan.
(b) Buildings. A commercial or industrial use housed in the building is to be compatible with the surrounding properties, land use plan, and not be hazardous to the health, safety and welfare of citizens.
(c) Special Permits. The site plan shall list any special permits or approvals which may be required for completion of the project.
(d) Parking Lots. Parking lots referenced on the site plan shall comply with KMC 14.20.250.
(1) Paving is required for “commercial development” including a multifamily development requiring a building permit valued at one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) or more for new construction, or any improvements which adds square footage valued at one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) or more, and the property is located between Evergreen Drive and McCollum Drive/Tinker Lane as shown in the map marked Appendix 1 to this chapter.
(2) Exception to this requirement:
(i) Properties zoned Heavy Industrial are exempt from the paving requirement.
(e) Snow Storage/Removal and Drainage. Snow storage/removal and drainage as referenced on the site plan shall be compatible with the surrounding area.
(f) Dumpsters. Dumpsters must be screened with a sight-obscuring structure made of wood or concrete. The Administrative Official may approve other construction materials.
(g) Access. Properties adjacent to residential zones should provide ingress and egress to ensure commercial traffic is routed away from residential streets. Access should be from an arterial street. Developments may be required to develop frontage roads and are encouraged to consolidate existing access points.
(Ords. 2148-2006, 2209-2007, 2288-2008, 2421-2009)