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7 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 Districtc Article 8 -Special Uses. b) Major Developments A "major development" is defined as a principal use where the floor area of the proposed development is 20,000 square feet or more, and the area of disturbed land; i.e., resulting in a change in the natural cover or topography, is 40,000 square feet or more. Before any 'major development' may be undertaken in an Economic Development District, a Special Use Permit must be approved by the Board of Commissioners in accordance with the provisions of Article 8(Special Uses)of this Ordinance. 6.29.3 Design Standards The design standards applicable within Economic Development Districts are shown on the following pages and are divided into two categories, Performance Standards and Design Criteria. The Performance Standards establish "land use intensity ratios", or ratios of human-made construction to natural features as well as standards to eliminate or mitigate nuisances and undesirable impacts on the environment. The Design Criteria the establish standards for landscape and architectural features, parking and circulation, service and storage, and signs and lighting, i.e., how the use "fits"the site and how it relates to the surrounding area. (The Ordinance Review Committee recommended eliminating "human" and "artificial" references as well as "manmade" to address the gender neutrality concern.) 2. Amend Article 8 by adding a new Article 8.8.28-Economic Development District Site Plans to read as follows: 8.8.28 Economic Development District Site Plans 8.8.28.1 Additional Information In addition to the information required in Subsections 8.2 and 8.8, the following shall be supplied as part of the application. a) A comprehensive site development plan,including all plans and documents required by Article 6.29 and Article 14.3 of this Ordinance.