Site Design Standards (SDS)

SDS 3.3 Application & Review Process

SDS 3.3.1 General.

These standards shall be applied in the normal review processes for, as applicable, rezonings, site plans, subdivision plats, and development plans, as set forth in 18.140 of the UDO.

SDS 3.3.2 Application Process. 

Set forth below are the key steps in the development process and points at which the design standards should be consulted and applied:

• Locate the property and identify the applicable zoning district.
• Discuss the proposed project with city staff (informal discussion only - typically pre- design).
• Review the design standards.
• Understand the context of the building site; inventory adjacent land uses.
• Develop the site plan and building design using these standards in conjunction with relevant chapters of the UDO and other applicable development regulations and policies.
• Contact staff regarding a pre-application conference.
• Complete the developer’s checklist to ensure conformance with the design standards.
• Submit the project for formal review per relevant procedures as set forth in the UDO, 18.140.

SDS 3.3.3 Pre-Application Conference.

Applicant should provide a conceptual plan of the building and the site at the pre-application conference.

SDS 3.3.4 Site Plan/City Approval Required Prior to Permits.

A developer shall submit a site analysis and a site plan to city staff prior to application for a building permit so that city staff can review the site plan for compliance with these standards. This requirement for a site plan shall apply even where 18.140 would otherwise allow a development without prior city approval of a development plan or site plan.

SDS 3.3.5 Review Criteria. 

In addition to the review criteria specified for each type of development application in 18.140 of the UDO, each rezoning, site plan, subdivision, or development plan application shall comply with these site design standards, except as otherwise expressly varied, modified, or waived.

Effective on: 1/1/1901