HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2023-07RESOLUTION NO. 2023-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, DECLARING AS A PUBLIC
RECORD THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT FILED WITH THE TOWN
CLERK AND ENTITLED "SITE PLAN REVIEW ORDINANCE' BY
REFERENCE
ENACTMENTS:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, as follows:
SECTION 1. That certain document entitled "Site Plan Review Ordinance' of which one paper
copy and one electronic copy maintained in compliance with ARS 44-7041 are on file in the office
of the Town Clerk and open for public inspection during normal business hours, is hereby
declared to be a public record, and said copies are ordered to remain on file with the Town Clerk.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills Maricopa
County, Arizona, this 16th day of May, 2023.
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS:
Ginny QjCkey, Mayor
REVIEWED BY:
ATTESTED TO:
LirYda Mendenhall, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Rachael ... in, Interim Town Manager Aaron D. ArnTown Attorney
EXHIBIT A
Site Plan Review Ordinance
Section 2.04 Site Plan Review Regulations
A. Purpose and Applicability
1. Purpose: The purpose of these Site Plan Review regulations is to provide for administrative
review and approval of Site Plans and review for compliance with the architectural guidelines in
Chapter 19 of the Zoning Ordinance prior to submitting for building construction plan review.
This review process helps address any potential development issues early in the development
process and ensure that the proposed building can be located on the lot in conformance with
the intent and provisions of the General Plan, this Zoning Ordinance and all other relevant Town
ordinances and polices. These Site Plan Review regulations also provide for a two-step appeal of
the Site Plan Review administrative decision first to the Planning & Zoning Commission and
second to the Town Council.
2. Applicability: All nonresidential developments, multifamily developments having five or more
dwelling units, and mixed -use developments shall receive Site Plan approval prior to submission
of construction plans related to a development, redevelopment, or expansion of existing
development.
R. Application
1. Complete Application. Applications for site plan review shall be filed electronically on the Town's
website by an owner of the real property within the area proposed for the site plan review using
the process established by the Director for such applications. All such applications shall include
the information required in this section.
2. Project Narrative. A written statement which includes:
a. A narrative describing the existing zoning, desired use of the property, and reasons justifying
the proposed site plan.
b. A true statement revealing any conditions or restrictions of record (if any) which would
affect the permitted uses of the property and the date or dates (if any) of expiration
thereof. If the applicant is not the current owner, or has owned the property for less than
one year, this statement should also include any real estate disclosures associated with the
purchase of the property.
3. A fully dimensioned, detailed site plan drawn to a scale, prepared by an Arizona registered Land
Surveyor, an Arizona registered Civil Engineer, or an Arizona registered Architect, which show
the following:
a. Legal description, property dimensions and heading, along with the name, address and
telephone number of the owner, developer and designer.
b. A generalized location map showing surrounding land use, zoning, and traffic circulation
patterns within a 300-foot radius of the property, measured in all directions from the
perimeter of the property lines. A north arrow and scale shall be provided.
c. Site conditions information, including:
i. A topographic survey extending at least 100 feet beyond the exterior property
line of the site. Contour interval shall not exceed 2 feet within 20 feet of any
proposed improvement and 5-foot intervals for the remainder of the lot or
parcel.
ii. Location and extent of major vegetative cover (if any). All Saguaro cacti over
three feet in height must be identified as well as significant vegetation and rock
outcroppings as defined in Article 1 of the Subdivision Ordinance.
Hi. Location and extent of intermittent streams and water ponding areas.
iv. Existing drainage, including arrows showing direction of flow. Show any areas of
ponding.
v. Natural features such as mesas, rock outcroppings, or streams and manmade
features such as existing roads and structures, with indication as to which are to
be retained and which are to be removed or altered.
vi. A slope analysis map with categories of less than 10 percent, 10 to 20 percent,
20 to 30 percent and 30 percent and above. Identify hillside disturbance areas
and Hillside Protection Easement (H.P.E.) areas with areas of each totaled in a
table. Demonstrate compliance with the hillside disturbance regulation of the
Town's Subdivision Ordinance, Section 5.04, or specifically identify variations
from these requirements.
d. Proposed land use areas and specifications, including use standards of each area, as
applicable:
i. Proposed dwelling unit type, total land area and maximum density of residential
use areas.
ii. Proposed uses, total land area and maximum lot coverage. List the individual
square footage of all nonresidential buildings and disturbance areas.
Proposed public streetscape and public and private open space improvements
and their relationship to the overall development.
iv. Building heights, minimum lot areas and setbacks. Show the size and
dimensions of yards and spaces between buildings and show the location, type
and height of walls and fences.
v. Building elevations and architectural renderings showing architectural theme
colors and type of exterior building materials for each structure or group of
structures; include all sides in both black and white and color (See Chapter 19
for Architectural Review Guidelines).
vi. A graphic representation of the proposed landscaping treatment, plant
materials, fences, walls and other site plan and open space improvements, in
accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance, Article 6.
vii. Proposed location and width of any arterial, collector or local streets.
viii. Proposed location and use of all lands proposed to be dedicated for public
purposes including parks, storm water retention areas and school sites.
ix. If structures are proposed, show cross -sections through site and building at 25-
foot intervals perpendicular to slope, giving percentage of slope at each, and
showing exact heights of structures at each existing contour.
x. If structures are proposed, each floor level shall be shown with different shading
with a legend giving grade or elevation of each level.
xi. If a garage(s) is proposed, the proposed elevation or grade at garage floor and at
existing street level at drive entry. Give percentage of total average slope, and
percent and length of single steepest portion of driveway.
xii. The individual square footage of buildings, garages, patios, footprint, and
disturbance area.
xiii. All disturbed (or graded) areas and the proposed method of final treatment.
Indicate all retaining walls, showing the actual heights.
xiv. Existing and proposed grades and drainage systems and how drainage is altered,
how it is redirected to original channel and show that the requirements
regarding storm water runoff and drainage have been met.
xv. Location, number of spaces, dimensions, circulation patterns, and surface
materials for all off-street parking and loading areas, driveways, access ways,
and pedestrian walkways. Show compliance with all parking lot landscape
requirements (See Chapter 7, Parking and Loading Requirements). The
acceptability of any proposed shared parking arrangement must be validated in
a study prepared by an independent traffic expert approved by the Town and
whose services are paid for by the applicant.
xvi. The location, dimensions, area, materials, and lighting of signage.
xvii. A lighting plan in conformance with Chapter 8 of this Zoning Ordinance; include
a photometric plan showing foot candles of lighting in all parking lots.
xviii. Street dedications and improvements.
xix. The size and locations of all existing and proposed public and private utilities. All
easements must be shown and given in writing.
xx. A phasing plan, if the project will be completed in phases, indicating which
improvements will be completed in each phase.
xxi. A traffic analysis, unless waived by the Development Services Director.
e. If the site contains unique features requiring additional analysis, any other information the
plan reviewer reasonably determines to be necessary to establish compliance with this
Zoning Ordinance.
4. Fee: Payment of a filing fee established by a schedule adopted by resolution of the Council and
filed in the offices of the Town Clerk. No part of the filing fee shall be refundable. Payment of the
filing fee shall be waived when the applicant is the Town, school district, special purpose district,
county, state, or federal government.
C. Review and Approval
1. Determination of Complete Application. Before initiating review, the Development Services
Director, or designee, shall evaluate the submittal to determine if it is complete and meets the
requirements of this Section. Applicants will be notified of missing or incomplete application
items. Once an application has been determined to be complete the applicant will be notified to
pay the application fee. When the fee has been received, staff will begin review of the
application.
2. Staff review. Staff will conduct review and analysis of the site plan and will seek additional
information and clarification from the applicant as necessary to take action on the application.
Staff will inform the applicant of any revisions needed to bring the site plan into compliance with
Town requirements.
3. The action of the staff shall be one of approval when the applicant submits a site plan which
conforms to all applicable regulations and the conditions placed upon the site plan by the staff.
Approval shall be documented by staff stamping the final site plan approved.
D. Appeals: The application for an appeal of an Administrative Site Plan Review decision shall be made
within 30 days of said decision and shall be accompanied by a filing fee in an amount established by
the Town Council as part of its annual budget or by separate resolution. No part of the filing fee shall
be refundable. Payment of the filing fee may be waived when the petitioner is the Town, the federal
government or a county, state, school district, or sanitary district.
1. Any applicant for Administrative Site Plan approval who is dissatisfied or aggrieved by the
decision of the Planning and Zoning Division may, within 30 days, appeal the decision to the
Planning & Zoning Commission. The Planning & Zoning Commission may approve, conditionally
approve, continue to a later date or deny said Site Plan based on compliance with all provisions of
this Zoning Ordinance.
2. Any applicant who is dissatisfied or aggrieved by the appeal decision of the Planning & Zoning
Commission may, within 30 days, appeal their decision to the Town Council. The Town Council may
approve, conditionally approve, continue to a later date or deny said Site Plan based on compliance
with all provisions of this Zoning Ordinance.
E. Expiration of Site Plan Approval:
1. A Site Plan approval becomes void if a building permit has not been issued within one year from
the date of the approval.
2. If the applicant files for an extension prior to the Site Plan approval becoming void, an extension
may be granted by the Planning & Zoning Division.
F. Site Plan Amendments. Following approval of a site plan, modifications to the site or building must
be approved through approval of a site plan amendment following the procedures above. Site plan
amendment may be considered minor or major as defined below. The fee for a minor site plan
amendments shall be one-half (1/2) the current site plan review fee. The Zoning Administrator shall
determine if a site plan modification is minor or major using the criteria below.
1. A modification shall be considered minor if the Zoning Administrator determines the
modification involves:
a. A change in landscape area or open space of less than 25%; or
b. A change in the total building footprint that is less than 10% of the initially approved
building footprint; or
c. An increase in building height at any point that is less than 10% of the initially approved
building height; or
d. Minimal adjustments to:
i. the building footprint, location, or orientation;
ii. the pad location;
iii. the configuration of a parking lot or drive aisles;
ivproject amenities such as, but not limited to, recreational facilities, pedestrian
amenities, fencing or other screening material; v) residential density; or,
v. the approved phasing plan;
e. Does not modify any specific conditions of approval for the original site plan.
2. A modification shall be considered major if it does not meet the requirements to be considered
a minor site plan modification.
G. Special Use Permits, Temporary Use Permits. If the site plan is proposed for a property or use
that will require approval of a special use permit or temporary use permit, the special use permit or
temporary use permit must be considered and acted upon prior to approval of the site plan. The
applicant may choose to have the site plan processed concurrently with a special use permit and
considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council with the special use permit.
Section 2.04 Site Plan Review Regulations
A. Purpose and Applicability
1. Purpose: The purpose of these Site Plan Review regulations is to provide for administrative
review and approval of Site Plans and review for compliance with the architectural guidelines in
Chapter 19 of the Zoning Ordinance prior to submitting for building construction plan review.
ft^'4-H' ' 4 uThi a d pm tr, u' a 'y "Icy 1 prrents having five r m rc dv citing
^_^ ''evel^sments, ep n mak:ng a finding that tkc prpe_ed ac c'epment
f„th . .,n-n-nhis'ons of tk. Zne ng.rlydi.,4 . -d..n ethehreleva:t-To vn
ordinances. This review process helps address any potential development issues early in the
development process and ensure that the proposed building can be located on the lot in
conformance with the intent and provisions of the General Plan, this Zoning Ordinance and all
other relevant Town ordinances and polices. These Site Plan Review regulations also provide
for a two-step appeal of the Site Plan Review administrative decision first to the Planning &
Zoning Commission and second to the Town Council.
2. B—Applicability: All nonresidential developments, multifamily developments having five or
more dwelling units, and mixed -use developments shall receive Site Plan approval prior to
approval -submission of construction plans related to a development redevelopment, or
expansion of existing development. A'te• a Site Plan and c nstruct' n plans arc appr vcd
airg t this S ti T nA d,LLJ s kav bee p 'd ccerch g to the Taw 's ad pted'ee
chedule, a building permit shall be isued for the devel pr'eet.
B. Cr-Application .
1. Complete Application. Applications -request for&site Rplan Rreview&-Appreva4shallbefiled_
electronically on the Town's website by an owner of the real property for the site plan review
Departmentusing the process established by the Director for such applications. . The reque/
forapprovul ham" aieee;ecref
Slf ,n ^ P' -hall be on one o• mg,- sheets e' paper me,du-'rg not more than 24 by 36
inches, drawn t a scale,All such applications shall prepped by a^ A4ze^a-reg'stered La^d-
v^ foliowiowing include the information required in this section;.
2. Project Narrative. A written statement which includes:
a. A narrative describing the existing zoning, desired use of the property, and reasons justifying
the proposed site plan.
b. A true statement revealing any conditions or restrictions of record (if any) which would
affect the permitted uses of the property and the date or dates (if any) of expiration
thereof. If the applicant is not the current owner, or has owned the property for less than
one year, this statement should also include any real estate disclosures associated with the
purchase of the property.
3.A fully dimensioned, detailed site plan drawn to a scale, prepared by an Arizona registered Land
Surveyor, an Arizona registered Civil Engineer or an Arizona registered Architect, which show
the following:
a. 4Legal description, property dimensions and heading, along with the name, address
and telephone number of the owner, developer and designer.
b. 2—A generalized location map showing surrounding land use, zoning, and traffic
circulation patterns within a 300-foot radius of the property, measured in all directions
from the perimeter of the property lines. A north arrow and scale shall be provided.
c. 3. A narrative describing the p ject in suff,dent dotal t enable the plan reviewer t
d c.4—Site conditions information, including:
a —A topographic survey extending at least 100 feet beyond the exterior
property line of the site. Contour interval shall not exceed 2 feet within 20 feet
of any proposed improvement and 5 +o.ts foot intervals for the remainder of
the lot or parcel.
ii. b—Location and extent of major vegetative cover (if any). All Saguaro cacti over
three feet in height must be identified as well as significant vegetation and rock
outcroppings as defined in Article 1 of the Subdivision Ordinance.
e—Location and extent of intermittent streams and water ponding areas.
iv. d—Existing drainage, including arrows showing direction of flow. Show any
areas of ponding.
v. e—Natural features such as mesas, rock outcroppings, or streams and
manmade features such as existing roads and structures, with indication as to
which are to be retained and which are to be removed or altered.
vi. ✓:—A slope analysis map with categories of less than 10 percent, 10 to 20
percent, 20 to 30 percent and 30 percent and above. Identify hillside
disturbance areas and Hillside Protection Easement (H.P.E.) areas with areas of
each totaled in a table. Demonstrate compliance with the hillside disturbance
regulation of the Town's Subdivision Ordinance Section 5.04 or specifically
identify variations from these requirements.
e,d.&—Proposed land use areas and specifications, including use standards of each area as
applicable:
i. a —Proposed dwelling unit type, total land area and maximum density of
residential use areas.
ii. b—Proposed uses, total land area and maximum lot coverage. List the individual
square footage of all nonresidential buildings and disturbance areas.
e—Proposed public streetscape and public and private open space
improvements and their relationship to the overall development.
iv. d—Building heights, minimum lot areas and setbacks. Show the size and
dimensions of yards and spaces between buildings and show the location, type
and height of walls and fences.
v. e—Building elevations and architectural renderings showing architectural
theme colors and type of exterior building materials for each structure or group
of structures include all sides in both black and white and color (See Chapter 19
for Architectural Review Guidelines).
vi. f,A graphic representation of the proposed landscaping treatment, plant
materials, fences, walls and other site plan and open space improvements, in
accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance. Article 6.
vii. g—Proposed location and width of any arterial, collector or local streets.
viii. h—Proposed location and use of all lands proposed to be dedicated for public
purposes including parks, storm water retention areas and school sites.
ix. b-If structures are proposed, show cross -sections through site and building at
25 foot25 foot intervals perpendicular to slope, giving percentage of slope at
each, and showing exact heights of structures at each existing contour.
x. j—If structures are proposed, each floor level shall be shown with different
shading with a legend giving grade or elevation of each level.
xi. k—If a garage(s) is proposed, the proposed elevation or grade at garage floor
and at existing street level at drive entry. Give percentage of total average
slope, and percent and length of single steepest portion of driveway.
xii. 4—The individual square footage of buildings, garages, patios, footprint, and
disturbance area.
xiii. 444—All disturbed (or graded) areas and the proposed method of final treatment.
Indicate all retaining walls, showing the actual heights.
xiv. 44—Existing and proposed grades and drainage systems and how drainage is
altered, how it is redirected to original channel and show that the requirements
regarding storm water runoff and drainage have been met.
xv. o—Location, number of spaces, dimensions, circulation patterns, and surface
materials for all off-street parking and loading areas, driveways, access ways,
and pedestrian walkways. Show compliance with all parking lot landscape
requirements (See Chapter 7, Parking and Loading Requirements). The
acceptability of any proposed shared parking arrangement must be validated in
a study prepared by an independent traffic expert approved by the Town and
whose services are paid for by the applicant.
xvi. p—The location, dimensions, area, materials, and lighting of signage.
xvii. ff—A lighting plan in conformance with Chapter 8 of this Zoning Ordinance[
include a photometric plan showing foot candles of lighting in all parking lots.
xviii. .Street dedications and improvements.
xix. s—The size and locations of all existing and proposed public and private utilities.
All easements must be shown and given in writing.
xx. t—A phasing plan, if the project will be completed in phases, indicating which
improvements will be completed in each phase.
xxi. u—A traffic analysis, unless waived by the Development Services Director.
€e_&—If the site contains unique features requiring additional analysis, any other information
the plan reviewer reasonably determines to be necessary to establish compliance with this
Zoning Ordinance.
2.4.l Fee: The ___l:__tio_ f..
byPavment of a filing fee, ,
established by a schedule adopted by resolution of the Tewn-Council and filed in the offices of
the Town Clerkgther as part f its annual budget r by sepa ate res luti n. No part of the filing
fee shall be refundable. Payment of the filing fee away -shall be waived when the petitioner
applicant is the Town, school district, special purpose district county, state, scheel-d's^'ct, or
federal government.
C. l=—Review and ApprovalPr cedares:
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1. Determination of Complete Application. Before initiating review, the Development Services
Director, or designee, shall review the submittal to determine if it is complete and meets the
requirements of this Section. Applicants will be notified of missing or incomplete application
items. Once an application has been determined to be complete the applicant will be notified
to pay the application fee. When the fee has been received, staff will begin review of the
application.
2. Staff review. Staff will conduct review and analysis of the site plan and will seek additional
information and clarification from the applicant as necessary to take action on the application.
Staff will inform the applicant of any revisions needed to bring the site plan into compliance with
Town requirements.
3. The action of the staff shall be one of approval when the applicant submits a site plan which
conforms to all applicable regulations and the conditions placed upon the site plan by the staff.
Approval shall be documented by staff stamping the final site plan approved.
gw. —Appeals: The application for an appeal of an Administrative Site Plan Review decision shall be
made within 30 days of said decision and shall be accompanied by a filing fee in an amount
established by the Town Council as part of its annual budget or by separate resolution. No part of
the filing fee shall be refundable. Payment of the filing fee may be waived when the petitioner is the
Town, the federal government or a county, state, school district, or sanitary district.
1. Any applicant for Administrative Site Plan approval who is dissatisfied or aggrieved by the
decision of the Planning and Zoning Division may, within 30 days, appeal the decision to the
Planning & Zoning Commission. The Planning & Zoning Commission may approve, conditionally
approve, continue to a later date or deny said Site Plan based on compliance with all provisions of
this Zoning Ordinance.
2. Any applicant who is dissatisfied or aggrieved by the appeal decision of the Planning & Zoning
Commission may, within 30 days, appeal their decision to the Town Council. The Town Council may
approve, conditionally approve, continue to a later date or deny said Site Plan based on compliance
with all provisions of this Zoning Ordinance.
EE.6—Expiration of Site Plan Approval:
1. A Site Plan approval becomes void if a building permit has not been issued within one year from
the date of the approval.
2. If the applicant files for an extension prior to the Site Plan approval becoming void, an extension
may be granted by the Planning & Zoning Division.
F. Site Plan Amendments. Following approval of a site plan, modifications and amendment must be
approved through approval following the procedures above. Site plan modifications may be
considered minor or major as defined below. The fee for a minor site plan modification shall be
one-half I1/21 the current site plan review fee. The Zoning Administrator shall determine if a site
plan modification is minor or major using the criteria below.
1. A modification shall be considered minor if the Zoning Administrator determines the
modification involves:
a. A change in landscape area or open space of less than 25%; or
b. A change in the total building footprint that is less than 10% of the initially approved
building footprint; or
c. An increase in building height at any point that is less than 10% of the initially approved
building height; or
d. Minimal adjustments to:
i. the building footprint, location, or orientation'
the pad location
Hi. the configuration of a parking lot or drive aisles
iv. project amenities such as, but not limited to, recreational facilities, pedestrian
amenities, fencing or other screening material; vl residential density; or
v. the approved phasing plan
e. Does not modify any specific conditions of approval for the original site plan.
12.A modification shall be considered major if it does not meet the requirements to be considered
a minor site plan modification.
WFG. Special Use Permits, Temporary Use Permits, Waivers Requests:. If the site plan is proposed for
a property or use that will require approval of a special use permit or temporary use permit, the
special use permit or temporary use permit must be considered and acted upon prior to
approval of the site plan. The applicant may choose to have the site plan processed
concurrently with a special use permit and considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission
and Town Council with the special use permit. Ad..:--..stfat::c SiL R1 •-
rw•''v• a^ry ^ce Permitsndr^'s•^C••c use permits. Pd^•inist,atweS'te-Pl-r
one r m re special use permits or waivers are aecesary. In such cases, applications must be
na .
nrrs^val, or ao„;.i •"o T^••u' r The'e••w r - it hall consider the request •••ith'^ 343
w^rking •A yt et •hd"h^n,rg & 7e - g Commissi n f rwarding its rcc mmerdatier.
2.04 Site Plan Review Regulations 1 Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Page 1 of 4
Section 2.04 Site Plan Review Regulations
A. Purpose: The purpose of these Site Plan Review regulations is to provide for administrative review and
approval of Site Plans for all nonresidential developments, multifamily developments having five or more dwelling
units, and mixed -use developments, upon making a finding that the proposed development conforms to the
intent and provisions of this Zoning Ordinance and all other relevant Town ordinances. These Site Plan Review
regulations also provide for a two-step appeal of the Site Plan Review administrative decision first to the
Planning & Zoning Commission and second to the Town Council.
B. Applicability: All nonresidential developments, multifamily developments having five or more dwelling units,
and mixed -use developments shall receive Site Plan approval prior to approval of construction plans related to a
development. After a Site Plan and construction plans are approved according to this Section 2.04, and all fees
have been paid according to the Town's adopted fee schedule, a building permit shall be issued for the
development.
C. Application for Administrative Site Plan Review & Approval: A request for Site Plan Review & Approval shall be
filed with the Planning & Zoning Division on a form prescribed by the Development Services Department. The
request for approval shall be accompanied by 1 electronic copy of the Site Plan and 10 identical copies of the Site
Plan, as follows: (I) scale of the Site Plan shall be not less than 1 inch equals 20 feet (for large-scale projects, the
Development Services Director may allow a different scale); and (ii) the Site Plan copies shall be on one or more
sheets of paper measuring not more than 24 by 36 inches, drawn to a scale, prepared by an Arizona registered
Land Surveyor, an Arizona registered Civil Engineer, or an Arizona registered Architect, which show the following:
1. Legal description, property dimensions and heading, along with the name, address and telephone
number of the owner, developer and designer.
2. A generalized location map showing surrounding land use, zoning, and traffic circulation patterns within a
300-foot radius of the property, measured in all directions from the perimeter of the property lines. A north
arrow and scale shall be provided.
3. A narrative describing the project in sufficient detail to enable the plan reviewer to understand the scope
and complexity of the project.
4. Site conditions information, including:
a. A topographic survey extending at least 100 feet beyond the exterior property line of the site.
Contour interval shall not exceed 2 feet within 20 feet of any proposed improvement and 5 foot intervals
for the remainder of the lot or parcel.
b. Location and extent of major vegetative cover (if any). All Saguaro cacti over three feet in height must
be identified as well as significant vegetation and rock outcroppings as defined in Article 1 of the
Subdivision Ordinance.
c. Location and extent of intermittent streams and water ponding areas.
The Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance is current through Ordinance 22-07, passed November 15, 2022.
2.04 Site Plan Review Regulations I Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Page 2 of 4
d. Existing drainage, including arrows showing direction Dillow. Show any areas of ponding.
e. Natural features such as mesas, rock outcroppings, or streams and manmade features such as
existing roads and structures, with indication as to which are to be retained and which are to be removed
or altered.
f. A slope analysis map with categories of less than 10 percent, 10 to 20 percent, 20 to 30 percent and
30 percent and above. Identify hillside disturbance areas and Hillside Protection Easement (H.P.E.) areas
with areas of each totaled in a table. Demonstrate compliance with the hillside disturbance regulation of
the Town's Subdivision Ordinance or specifically identify variations from these requirements.
5. Proposed land use areas and specifications, including use standards of each area:
a. Proposed dwelling unit type, total land area and maximum density of residential use areas.
b. Proposed uses, total land area and maximum lot coverage. List the individual square footage of all
nonresidential buildings and disturbance areas.
c. Proposed public streetscape and public and private open space improvements and their relationship
to the overall development.
d. Building heights, minimum lot areas and setbacks. Show the size and dimensions of yards and spaces
between buildings and show the location, type and height of walls and fences.
e. Building elevations and architectural renderings showing architectural theme colors and type of
exterior building materials for each structure or group of structures.
f. A graphic representation of the proposed landscaping treatment, plant materials, fences, walls and
other site plan and open space improvements, in accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance.
g. Proposed location and width of any arterial, collector or local streets.
h. Proposed location and use of all lands proposed to be dedicated for public purposes including parks,
storm water retention areas and school sites.
i. If structures are proposed, show cross -sections through site and building at 25 foot intervals
perpendicular to slope, giving percentage of slope at each, and showing exact heights of structures at
each existing contour.
j. If structures are proposed, each floor level shall be shown with different shading with a legend giving
grade or elevation of each level.
k. If a garage(s) is proposed, the proposed elevation or grade at garage floor and at existing street level
at drive entry. Give percentage of total average slope, and percent and length of single steepest portion of
driveway.
I. The individual square footage of buildings, garages, patios, footprint, and disturbance area.
The Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance is current through Ordinance 22-07, passed November 15, 2022.
2.04 Site Plan Review Regulations I Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Page 3 of 4
m. All disturbed (or graded) areas and the proposed method of final treatment. Indicate all retaining
walls, showing the actual heights.
n. Existing and proposed grades and drainage systems and how drainage is altered, how it is redirected
to original channel and show that the requirements regarding storm water runoff and drainage have
been met.
o. Location, number of spaces, dimensions, circulation patterns, and surface materials for all off-street
parking and loading areas, driveways, access ways, and pedestrian walkways. The acceptability of any
proposed shared parking arrangement must be validated in a study prepared by an independent traffic
expert approved by the Town and whose services are paid for by the applicant.
P.
The location, dimensions, area, materials, and lighting of signage.
q. A lighting plan in conformance with Chapter 8 of this Zoning Ordinance.
r. Street dedications and improvements.
s. The size and locations of all existing and proposed public and private utilities. All easements must be
shown and given in writing.
t. A phasing plan, if the project will be completed in phases, indicating which improvements will be
completed in each phase.
u. A traffic analysis, unless waived by the Development Services Director.
6. If the site contains unique features requiring additional analysis, any other information the plan reviewer
reasonably determines to be necessary to establish compliance with this Zoning Ordinance.
D. Fee: The application for an Administrative Site Plan Review & Approval shall be accompanied by a filing fee,
which shall include Town staff review time costs, in an amount established by a schedule adopted by the Town
Council either as part of its annual budget or by separate resolution. No part of the filing fee shall be refundable.
Payment of the filing fee may be waived when the petitioner is the Town, county, state, school district, or federal
government.
E. Review Procedures: For each Site Plan submitted, the Planning & Zoning Division shall determine
administrative completeness, determine substantive completeness, review and consider approval within the time
periods adopted by resolution of the Town Council in compliance with ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 9-835, as amended.
F. . Appeals: The application for an appeal of an Administrative Site Plan Review decision shall be made within 30
days of said decision and shall be accompanied by a filing fee in an amount established by the Town Council as
part of its annual budget or by separate resolution. No part of the filing fee shall be refundable. Payment of the
filing fee may be waived when the petitioner is the Town, the federal government or a county, state, school district,
or sanitary district.
1. Any applicant for Administrative Site Plan approval who is dissatisfied or aggrieved by the decision of the
Planning and Zoning Division may, within 30 days, appeal the decision to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
The Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance is current through Ordinance 22-07, passed November 15, 2022.
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The Planning & Zoning Commission may approve, conditionally approve, continue to a later date or deny said
Site Plan based on compliance with all provisions of this Zoning Ordinance.
2. Any applicant who is dissatisfied or aggrieved by the appeal decision of the Planning & Zoning
Commission may, within 30 days, appeal their decision to the Town Council. The Town Council may approve,
conditionally approve, continue to a later date or deny said Site Plan based on compliance with all provisions
of this Zoning Ordinance.
G. Expiration of Site Plan Approval:
1. A Site Plan approval becomes void if a building permit has not been issued within one year from the date
of the approval.
2. If the applicant files for an extension prior to the Site Plan approval becoming void, an extension may be
granted by the Planning & Zoning Division.
H. Special Use Permits, Temporary Use Permits, Waivers Requests: Administrative Site Plan Review approval shall
be permitted for temporary use permits and administrative use permits. Administrative Site Plan Review approval
shall not be granted if all Zoning Ordinance provisions are not fully met or if one or more special use permits or
waivers are necessary. In such cases, applications must be heard by the Planning & Zoning Commission and Town
Council as follows:
1. The Planning & Zoning Commission shall review and consider the Site Plan along with any Special Use
Permit or Waiver requests. Applications shall be filed with the Planning & Zoning Division on a form
prescribed by the Development Services Department. The application shall be accompanied by a detailed Site
Plan prepared in accordance with Subsection C of this Section showing all information necessary to
demonstrate that the proposed use will comply with all special conditions as well as other regulations and
requirements of this Zoning Ordinance.
2. The Planning & Zoning Commission shall forward a recommendation for approval, conditional approval,
or denial to the Town Council. The Town Council shall consider the request within 30 working days of the
Nanning & Zoning Commission forwarding its recommendation.
The Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance Is current through Ordinance 22-07, passed November 15, 2022.
Disclaimer: The town clerk's office has the official version of the Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance. Users should
contact the town clerk's office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
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The Fountain Hills Zoning Ordinance is current through Ordinance 22-07, passed November 15, 2022.