§ 3.37.34. Conceptual plan package review.

A.

The conceptual plan package shall be composed of the following:

1.

A narrative addressing the proposed development explaining how it meets the purpose, intent, and standards of this division of the Code. The narrative shall include a tabulation of the approximate number of acres in each land use, the approximate number of dwelling units by type, the approximate gross residential density, the approximate commercial density, the approximate publicly accessible open space acreage, the anticipated number, type and size of recreational facilities and other public amenities; the legal mechanism for protecting and maintaining publicly accessible open space, as required by the applicable provisions of this Code.

2.

A site location map showing the proposed development, abutting property, the relationship of the proposed development to surrounding and existing development, and transitional buffer zones, if required.

3.

A multimodal access plan meeting the requirements of this division.

B.

The conceptual plan package shall contain a site plan that contains all of the following information:

1.

Ten (10) copies of the site plan drawn to a designated scale of not less than one inch equals one hundred feet (1"=100'), certified by a professional engineer or land surveyor licensed by the state, presented on a sheet having a maximum size of twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inches, and one (1) eight-and one-half-inch reduction of the plan. If presented on more than one (1) sheet, match lines shall clearly indicate where the sheets join. The plan shall contain the following information:

a.

Boundaries of the entire property proposed to be included in the development with bearings and distances of the perimeter property lines.

b.

Scale and north arrow with north, to the extent feasible, oriented to the top of the plat and on all supporting graphics.

c.

Location and approximate dimensions in length and width for landscape strips and required transitional buffers, if any.

d.

Existing topography with a maximum contour interval of five (5) feet and a statement indicating whether it is an air survey or field run.

e.

Approximate delineation of any floodplain designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, United States Geological Survey, or DeKalb County.

f.

The delineation of any jurisdictional wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act.

g.

Approximate delineation of any significant historic or archaeological feature, grave, object or structure marking a place of burial, if known, and a statement indicating how the proposed development will impact it.

h.

A delineation of all existing structures and whether they will be retained or demolished.

i.

General location, in conceptual form, of proposed uses, lots, buildings, building types and building entrances.

j.

Height and setback of all buildings and structures.

k.

Approximate areas and development density for each type of proposed use.

l.

Location, size and number of all on-street and off-street parking spaces, including a shared parking analysis, if shared parking is proposed.

m.

Identification of site access points and layout, width of right-of-way and paved sections of all internal streets.

n.

Conceptual plans for drainage with approximate location and estimated size of all proposed stormwater management facilities and a statement as to the type of facility proposed.

o.

Development density and lot sizes for each type of use.

p.

Areas to be held in joint ownership, common ownership or control.

q.

Location of proposed sidewalks and bicycle facilities, trails, recreation areas, parks, and other public or community uses, facilities, or structures on the site.

r.

Conceptual layout of utilities and location of all existing or proposed utility easements having a width of twenty-five (25) feet or more.

s.

Standard details of signs, sidewalks, streetlights, driveways, medians, curbs and gutters, landscaped areas, fencing, grating, street furniture, bicycle lanes, streets, alleys, and other public improvements demonstrating compliance with the district design guidelines.

t.

Conceptual layout of building designs including elevations showing architectural details of proposed buildings, exterior materials, all of which shall demonstrate that the proposed design is in compliance with all of the requirements of this division.

u.

Seal and signature of professional preparing the site plan.

( Ord. No. 15-06 , 8-25-2015)