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Chapter 8.104
CHAPTER 8.104 SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
8.104.010 Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish a procedure for
approving, conditionally approving, or denying Site Development Review
permits.
8.104.020 Intent. The intent of this Chapter is:
A. To promote orderly, attractive and harmonious site and structural development
compatible with individual site environmental constraints and compatible with
surrounding properties and neighborhoods.
B. To resolve major project-related issues including, but not limited to, building
location, architectural and landscape design and theme; vehicular and pedestrian
access and on-site circulation, parking and traffic impacts.
C. To ensure compliance with development regulations a1d the requirements of zoning
districts, including but not limited to, setbacks, height:,, parking, landscaping and
fences, accessory structures, and signage.
D. To stabilize property values.
E. To promote the general welfare.
8.104.030 Projects subject to Site Development Review:
A. Addition. An addition to an existing structure, where the addition involves 1,000
gross square feet or more, located within a C-O, C-N, C-1, C-2, M-P, M-1 or M-2
Zoning District.
B. Agricultural structures. All structures in the Agricu:'.tural Zoning District shall be
subject to Site Development Review with the exception of a single family home.
C. Exterior Modification Of Existing Structure. Any 4;xterior modification of an
existing structure with a gross floor area of 1,000 square feet or more located within
a C-O, C-N, C-1, C-2, M-P, M-1 or M-2 Zoning Distr.ct, including but not limited
to, facade renovation, new and/or additional windows and doors (with frames), and
roof or ground-mounted mechanical equipment. This does not include painting,
window glass replacement or tinting, replacement of sign copy, and similar minor
modifications.
D. Modification To Site Layout. Any modification to site layout or improvements in
a C-O, C-N, C-1, C-2, M-P, M-1 or M-2 Zoning Distr.ct, including but not limited
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to, parking, fencing, circulation, landscaping, accessory structures, or trash
enclosures.
E. New Construction. Any new construction with a grass floor area of 1,000 square
feet or more located within a C-O, C-N, C-1, C-2, M-11, M-1 or M-2 Zoning
District.
F. Planned Developments. Pursuant to Development Plans approved for a Planned
Development district.
G. Signage. Pursuant to the Sign Ordinance where applicable.
H. Historic Overlay Zoning District Site Development Review. Any development
in the Historic Overlay Zoning District (as indicated on the Zoning Map) shall be
reviewed in accordance with and subject to Chapter 8.62, Historic Overlay Zoning
District Site Development Review, in addition to this,'hapter. (Rev. Ord. 04-05,
Effective March 3, 2005)
1. Where Site Development Review Is Otherwise Required By This Title.
Examples include farm buildings, signage, enclosed accessory structures in multi-
family districts, security gates, commercial accessory structures, encroachment of
living spaces on Front Lot Line, tree removal/replacement, vehicle stacking, non-
residential parking lot, parking in Front Yard Setbacks of a non-residential lot, and
perimeter landscaping.
J. Scarlett Court Overlay Zoning District Site Development Review. Any
development in the Scarlett Court Overlay Zoning District (as indicated on the
Zoning Map) shall be reviewed in accordance with and subject to Chapter 8.34,
Scarlett Court Overlay Zoning District, in addition to -:his Chapter (Rev. Ord. 11-
07, Effective June 14, 2007).
8.104.040 Application. The Applicant shall submit a complete application pursuant
to Chapter 8.124, Applications, Fees and Deposits, accompanied by a fee
and such materials as are required by the Director of Community
Development.
8.104.050 Notice Of Decision. A Notice of Decision shall be given consistent with
Chapter 8.132, Notice and Hearings. No public hearing is required for a
Site Development Review unless the application is being considered
concurrently with another permit requiring a p ublic hearing.
8.104.060 Concurrent Consideration. When a Site Development Review is required
for a project which is also subject to a Conditional Use Permit and/or
Variance, it shall be approved, conditionally approved, or denied by the
same decision-maker or body for those actions.
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8.104.070 Required Findings. The following findings sliall all be made in order to
approve a Site Development Review:
A. Approval of this application is consistent with the purpose and intent of this
Chapter.
B. Any approval complies with the policies of the Generd Plan, with any applicable
Specific Plans, with the development regulations or performance standards
established for the zoning district in which it is located, and with all other
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
C. The approval will not adversely affect the health or saj_ety of persons residing or
working in the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety and general
welfare.
D. The approved site development, including site layout, structures, vehicular access,
circulation and parking, setbacks, height, walls, public safety and similar elements,
has been designed to provide a desirable environment for the development.
E. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the approved
development.
F. Impacts to views are addressed.
G. Impacts to existing slopes and topographic features arc. addressed.
H. Architectural considerations, including the character, scale and quality of the
design, the architectural relationship with the site and C)ther buildings, building
materials and colors, screening of exterior appurtenances, exterior lighting, and
similar elements have been incorporated into the project and as conditions of
approval in order to insure compatibility of this development with the
development's design concept or theme and the character of adjacent buildings,
neighborhoods, and uses.
1. Landscape considerations, including the location, type, size, color, texture and
coverage of plant materials, provisions and similar elements have been considered
to ensure visual relief and an attractive environment for the public.
The approval of the Site Development Review is consistent with the Dublin
General Plan and with any applicable Specific Plans.
K. Approval of this application complies with Chapter 8.58 relating to the Public Art
Program Contribution.
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8.104.080 Action. The decision maker for Site Development Reviews shall be the
Director of Community Development (and his,ber designee). The Director
of Community Development may, based on evidence in the public record,
and the findings above, make an administrative; decision to approve,
conditionally approve, or deny a Site Development Review.
8.104.090 Amendment. The process for amending a Site. Development Review shall
be the same as the process for approving a Site. Development Review except
that the decision-maker for such Site Development Review shall be the
same decision-maker that ultimately approved the Site Development
Review including approval on appeal. The Community Development
Director or his/her designee may grant a Site Development Review Waiver
for applications approved by another decision-maker or body upon the
determination that the modification is a minor project and in accordance
with Section 8.104.100, Waiver.
8.104.100 Waiver. The Community Development Director or his/her designee may
allow a minor physical change to an approved Site Development Review as
a Waiver upon determining that a Site Development Review Waiver is in
substantial conformance with the Site Development Review is a minor
project, is Categorically Exempt from the CaLfornia Environmental Quality
Act, and is consistent with the conditions of approval for the Site
Development Review. It is not the intent of this Chapter that a series of Site
Development Review Waivers be used to circumvent the need for a new
Site Development Review. Rev. Ord. 16-02 (November 2002)
8.104.110 Guidelines. Site Development Review Guidelines adopted by the City
Council on May 11, 1992 shall be used to guic.e the review of Site
Development Review applications.
8.104.120 Building Permits. Building Permits shall not be issued except in
accordance with the terms and conditions of tr.e Site Development Review
approval.
8.104.130 Procedures. The procedures set forth in Chapter 8.96, Permit Procedures,
shall apply except as otherwise provided in this Chapter.
City of Dub/in Zoning Ordinance 104-4 September 1997
Amended May 15, 2007