Site plan application waiver
Land development activities, including the subdivision of property or establishment of a new use, require review by the Department of Planning and Zoning and other agencies prior to issuance of a building permit or zoning certificate. Initial review of a proposed project or activity may necessitate submittal of a concept plan, preliminary plan, or site plan. Site plans required for all non-residential or multi-family housing uses will be distributed to the Development Advisory Committee and processed accordingly.
The requirement for site plan approval may be waived in instances of a change in use or occupancy where no extensive construction or improvement is proposed. The waiver may be granted only upon a determination that the use will not affect existing drainage, traffic circulation, configuration of buildings, landscaping, buffering, lighting, and other considerations of site plan approval, and the existing facilities do not require significant upgrade or additional site improvements.
Approval of a site plan application waiver does not exempt the applicant from other regulations associated with development and use of the site. Upon approval, a building permit or zoning certificate may be required.