ORD 2378 ORDINANCE NO . ,
AN ORDINANCE adding a new Chapter 18 . 18 to the Camas
Municipal Code to provide procedures for the review of site plan
applications .
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMAS DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
Section I
There is hereby added to the Camas Municipal Code a new Chapter 18 . 18 to provide as
follows :
I&A$ - SITE PLAN RE VIEW
Sections :
18 . 18 . 010 Intent
18 . 18 . 020 Applicability
18 . , 18 . 030 Site plans and review procedures
18 . 18 . 040 Contents of a complete application
18 . 18 . 050 Application open for public inspection
18 . 18 . 060 Criteria for approval
18 . 18 . 070 Duration of approval
18 . 18 . 080 Amendments to a site plan
BUS�M Intent
This chapter is intended to provide procedures for the review of site plan applications . Site
plan review is intended to ensure that development projects carried out in given zoning
districts are executed in a manner consistent with existing ordinances concerning public
utilities , traffic , facilities and services and provide unified site design , access , landscaping ,
screening , building placement and parking lot layout . The site plan review process is not
intended to review and determine the appropriateness of a given use on a given site . It is
intended to insure that development of a site will provide the features necessary to protect
the health , safety and general welfare of the citizens of the city .
IS, 020 Ap l ity
A . General . Site plan review and approval shall be required prior to issuance of a
building permit when provided under this Chapter . Site plan review shall be required for
the following :
1 . All new nonresidential uses for the location of any building ( s ) ;
2 . Any multifamily development in which more than two dwelling units
would be contained ;
3 . The expansion of any building or development as defined in CMC
18 . 18 . 020 (A) exceeding 20 percent of the existing floor or site area, or any
1 , 000 - square foot addition or increase in impervious coverage thereto ,
whichever is lesser .
B . Exemptions . The following developments and land use categories shall be exempt
from site plan review :
1 . Planned unit developments , land divisions , binding site plans and boundary
line adjustments pursuant to CMC Titles 17 and 18 ;
2 . Light Industrial/Business Park development applications pursuant to CMC
18 . 20 and 18 . 21 .
3 . Normal or emergency repair or maintenance of public or private buildings ,
structures , landscaping or utilities ;
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4 . Interior remodeling and tenant improvements to buildings previously
reviewed and approved ; and
50 Unless otherwise required , proposals that are subject to Type I procedures
under CMC 18 . 55
L&JAA30 Site TAan and Review Procedures
Any use that is subject to the requirements for a site plan review prior to issuance of
building permits shall be processed in accordance with the procedures established under
CMC 18 . 5 5 for Type II proj ect permit applications .
18 . 18 . 040 Submittal and of a Comblete Appat0n
In addition to the submittal requirements under CMC 18 . 5 5 , each application for site plan
review shall contain the following information :
A . A written description addressing the scope of the project , the nature and size in
gross floor area of each use , and the total amount of square feet to be covered by
impervious surfaces ;
B . A vicinity map showing site boundaries and existing roads and accesses within and
bounding the site ;
Co A topographic map based upon a site survey delineating contours , existing and
proposed , at no less than five - foot intervals and which locates existing streams ,
marshes and other natural features ;
D . Site plans drawn to a scale no smaller than one inch equals 50 feet showing
location and size of uses , buffer areas , proposed areas of disturbance or
construction outside of the building footprint , yards , open spaces and landscaped
areas and any existing structures , easements and utilities ;
E . A circulation plan drawn to a scale acceptable to the Public Works Director
illustrating all access points for the site , the size and location of all driveways ,
streets and roads with proposed width and outside turning radius , the location , size
and design of parking and loading areas , and existing and proposed pedestrian
circulation system . If a project would generate more than 100 average daily trips
either based on the latest edition of the International Transportation Engineer ' s
( ITE ) Trip Generation Manual or evidence substantiated by a professional engineer
licensed in the State of Washington with expertise in traffic engineering , a traffic
impact study shall be submitted ;
F . A preliminary drainage and stormwater runoff plan ;
G . A utility plan ;
H . A plot plan of all proposed landscaping including the treatment and materials used
for open spaces , and the types of plants and screening to be used ; and
I . Typical building elevation and architectural style .
18 . 18 . 050 Application Oben for Public Insbection
From the time of the filing of the application until the time of final action by the City , the
application , together with all plans and data submitted , shall be available for public
inspection at the Planning Division .
A.18 . 060 Li r a Approval
The City shall consider approval of the site plans with specific attention to the following :
A . Compatibility with the City ' s Comprehensive Plan ;
B9 Compliance with all applicable design and development standards
contained in this Title and other applicable regulations ;
Co Availability and accessibility of adequate public services such as roads ,
sanitary and storm sewer , and water to serve the site at the time
development is to occur , unless otherwise provided for by the applicable
regulations ;
D . Adequate provisions are made for other public and private services and
utilities , parks and trails ;
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E . Adequate provisions are made for maintenance of public services ; and
F . All relevant statutory codes , regulations , ordinances and compliance with
the same . The review and decision of the City shall be in accordance with
the provisions of CMC 18 . 55
189189070 Duration of Approval
Construction on the project must commence within 24 months from the date of final action
by the City ; otherwise , the approval of the prof ect becomes null and void .
_1_"1$_ �M Amendments to a Site Plan
A . Minor adjustments may be made and approved when a building permit is issued .
Any such alteration must be approved by both the Planning Manager and the Public
Works Director . Minor adjustments are those which may affect the precise
dimensions or siting of building ( i . e . ,, lot coverage , height , setbacks ) but which do
not affect the basic character or arrangement and number of buildings approved in
the plan , nor the density of the development or the amount and quality of open
space and landscaping . Such dimensional adjustments shall not vary more than 10
percent from the original , but shall not exceed the standards of the applicable
district ,
Be Major amendments are Type II permit applications and are processed in accordance
with CMC 18 . 55 . Major amendments are those that substantially change the
character , basic design , density , open space or other requirements and conditions of
the site plan . when a change constitutes a major amendment , no building or other
permit shall be issued without prior review and approval by the City .
Section II
This ordinance shall take force and be in effect five ( 5 ) days from and after its publication
according to law .
PASSED by the Council and APPROVED by the Mayor the day of
2004 .
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