§ 36.2-552. Basic development plans.

(a)

Applicability. A basic development plan shall be submitted as part of a zoning permit application for the following activities:

(1)

Construction of, reconstruction of, relocation of, or addition to a single-family detached dwelling, a single-family attached dwelling, a two-family dwelling or permitted accessory structure and including associated grading and clearing, where such grading and clearing does not involve adjoining lots; or,

(2)

Construction of, reconstruction of, relocation of, or addition to a single-family attached dwelling, a two-family dwelling or permitted accessory structure and including associated grading and clearing, on any lot within a subdivision with a valid subdivision site plan; or

(3)

Construction of any structure, parking, or other impervious surface during which less than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet of area will be disturbed;

(4)

Establishment, relocation or expansion of a community garden, including construction, reconstruction or moving of an accessory structure and associated grading and clearing.

(b)

Filing of plan. The applicant shall file a basic development plan with the Zoning Administrator, pursuant to the submittal requirements of Section B-1, Appendix B. The Zoning Administrator may authorize the omission of certain elements of a basic development plan when such information is not necessary to determine compliance with applicable development regulations.

(c)

Decision. The Zoning Administrator shall approve or deny a basic development plan within ten (10) business days. In the case of denial, the Zoning Administrator shall inform the applicant, in writing, of the reasons for denial.

(d)

Approval criteria. Any basic development plan shall comply with all applicable requirements of this chapter.

(e)

Amendment of plan. If it becomes necessary for an approved basic development plan to be changed, such changes may be made with the approval of the Zoning Administrator.

(Ord. No. 37984, § 5, 12-17-07; Ord. No. 39495, § 1, 9-4-12; Ord. No. 40088, § 1, 10-20-14; Ord. No. 41173, § 1, 6-18-18)

(Ord. No. 37984, § 5, 12-17-07; Ord. No. 39495, § 1, 9-4-12; Ord. No. 40088, § 1, 10-20-14; Ord. No. 41173, § 1, 6-18-18)