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 Code of Ordinances
 UNIFIED LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
 Appendix E. SCENIC OVERLAY (FM 740) DESIGN GUIDELINES

  SITE PLAN  

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  • Submission. The following items shall be submitted for all development applications located in the Overlay District. Additional information may be required during the review of the plan:

    1.

    A complete site plan and application with all required information shall be submitted in the form and number required.

    2.

    Landscape plans meeting the requirements of the city's current landscape ordinance shall accompany or be included on any site plan submissions.

    3.

    Building elevations showing all sides of any proposed structure shall accompany all site plan submissions within the district in accordance with the guidelines.

    Guidelines. The following guidelines shall be followed in the development of all site plans within the Overlay District:

    1.

    Proposed development within the district should utilize the existing topography to the extent reasonable.

    2.

    All driveways should be kept to a minimum width and shared access should be utilized to the extent reasonable.

    3.

    All exterior lighting and signage materials shall blend with the main structure in color and design. All lighting shall be designed so that the light does not glare into any adjacent street or across adjacent property lines. All pole mounted lights should be constructed of metal and should generally not exceed a height of 20 feet.

    Evaluation. Evaluation of development plans within the district shall include the following factors:

    1.

    Compliance with the city's current zoning, subdivision, and landscape requirements.

    2.

    Adequate circulation both within the site and between adjacent sites if applicable.

    3.

    Adequate access into and out of the proposed site.

    4.

    Impact of the proposed development on existing views from the site or from adjacent sites.

    5.

    How well the proposed development utilizes the existing topography.

    6.

    How well existing trees on the site are preserved.

    7.

    Compatibility of the proposed exterior lighting with the proposed development and with surrounding development.

    8.

    Adequacy of drainage both from and through the site.