F. Inspection . Permanent signs, freestanding or attached, require an inspection for any electrical work, structurally attaching a sign to a building wall, or foundation work for a freestanding sign. All permanent signs shall be structurally affixed to the ground or building wall façade meeting the North Carolina State Building Code regulations. The applicant shall be responsible for calling the Inspections Department for such inspections.
z. Site Plan
Site plan review is required by the Land Development Ordinance to ensure that the proposed site layout and general design of the proposed development complies with all standards and regulations of the Land Development Ordinance, and the proposed development is compatible with surrounding land uses or developed in such a manner that the proposed development can achieve compatibility. (1) Site Plan Required . All nonresidential uses, multi-family and mixed-use developments require an approved site plan pursuant to the procedures and administration of this Article prior to development and/or the issuance of a building permit in all zoning districts. (2) Submittal & Review Procedure . The procedures and administration herein for site plan review shall be required regardless of the size or type of development in accordance with this Article. All site plan reviews are administrative and do not require review and approval by the Planning Board or the Town Board of Commissioners, except as otherwise required by the Land Development Ordinance. The following identifies the steps for the review and approval of a proposed site plan: A. Pre-Submittal Meeting . A property owner/developer considering submitting a site plan application shall request a meeting with the staff. The Planning Department Staff shall coordinate the meeting and will include additional Town Staff as necessary based on the type of development. Prior to submitting a site plan application, the applicant is advised to obtain a copy of the Town’s Standard Specifications & Construction Details. The property owner/developer will submit a sketch plan providing general information, including but not limited to, the location of the development; acreage; location and size of existing and proposed infrastructure (utilities, streets, and storm drainage); parking; building locations and sizes; access; existing vegetation; and anticipated phasing, if necessary.
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