ORD-2003-034 - Proposed Zoning Ordinance & Subdivision Regulations Enforcement Procedures Amendments

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*6.29 Development Standards for Economic Development (ED) Districts *Amended 3/1/94 6.29.1 Purpose Goal Six of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan is the promotion of economic development which emphasizes local employment needs while preserving the character of communities and protecting the natural environment. To that end, these provisions are established to create review procedures and appropriate design standards for application within portions of the county targeted for economic development activities;. e.g., Economic Development Districts. 6.29.2 Design Review Process Before any new site development may be undertaken in an Economic Development District, a site plan must be approved and a zoning compliance permit issued in accordance with the provisions of Article 14 (Site. Plan Approval Procedures) of this Ordinance. Prior to submission of an application for site plan approval, applicants will be required to meet with representatives of the Planning and Inspections, and Economic Development Departments to identify policies, procedures, regulations, and fees applicable to development proposals. Plans for development proposals in an Economic Development District will be reviewed by the Planning and Inspections Department staff for compliance with the standards contained in the following section. Such review will also be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Article 14.3 (Site Plan Review) of this ordinance. In addition to the submittal requirements contained in Article 14.2.2, a complete application shall also include: 1. Building elevation drawings for each proposed structure; and 2. A minimum of two (2) drawings of sections through the site illustrating existing and proposed grades, as well as the relationship of different site features. Failure to meet the criteria for site plan approval listed in Article 14.3, to address agency comments solicited during the plan review process, and /or to adhere to the design standards applicable within Economic Development Districts will result in denial of a development application. In such cases, the development plans will be returned to the applicant with a written explanation of the reasons for denial and the changes required for the application to be approved. An applicant shall have the option of revising the development plans to comply with the site plan and design criteria. As an alternative, the applicant may also submit the plans for the review and approval of the Planning Board and Board of County Commissioners in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 - Planned Development Districts.