Franklin Zoning Ordinance

317 PROCEDURES Site Plan 20 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 8, 2020 pursuant to Section 23-102 of the Municipal Code; C. Additions to parking areas, open spaces , or accessory structures that do not require a stormwater permit or grading permit, pursuant to Section 23-102 of the Municipal Code; D. The internal construction or change in floor area of a development that does not increase gross floor area, increase the intensity of use, or affect parking requirements on a site that meets all development and site design standards of this Ordinance; and E. Temporary uses, pursuant to Section 5.3, Temporary Uses and Structures, that do not require a stormwater permit or grading permit, pursuant to Section 23-102 of the Municipal Code. 20.12.5 Pre-Application Requirements A. The DRT may require a pre-application meeting with the applicant to review the draft site plan and identify any initial conflicts with this Ordinance. B. The applicant shall submit pre-application documents to the Department of Planning and Sustainability at least 14 days prior to the initial submittal. 20.12.6 Application Submittal A. The applicant shall submit a site plan application in accordance with Section 20.2, Common Review Procedures. The submittal shall be within 120 days of the pre-application meeting, if applicable. B. Applications for buildings that exceed six stories or 75 feet shall include a viewshed analysis that includes three- dimensional imagery of the proposal and the surrounding buildings and properties to better understand how the proposed building will impact the nearby built and natural environment. 20.12.7 Staff Review In accordance with the submittal schedule posted on the City website: A. The DRT shall review the application; B. The Department of Planning and Sustainability shall send comments from the DRT to the applicant; and C. The applicant shall address the comments and submit a revised application within three resubmittal dates in accordance with the FMPC bylaws. 20.12.8 Final Action A. Administrative Final Action 1. Upon submittal of a revised application, the DRT shall make a decision to: a. Approve; b. Approve with conditions; or c. Disapprove with the option for the applicant to re-submit. 2. The DRT decision shall be placed on an administrative agenda. 3. The applicant may appeal any DRT decision or conditions of approval to the FMPC. This appeal shall be filed with the Department of Planning and Sustainability within 14 days of the administrative agenda and shall be placed on the next available the FMPC agenda. B. FMPC Final Action 1. Upon submittal of a revised application, the Department of Planning and Sustainability shall prepare a final review and make a recommendation to the FMPC. 2. The FMPC shall review the site plan at a public meeting and vote for: a. Approval;