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Site Plan Standards: The City of Little Canada’s Zoning Code outlines areas in which development proposals can be reviewed for including the following: 1. The plan conforms to the requirements of this Ordinance in terms of land use, setbacks, number of housing units, land coverage, parking and other relevant regulations; 2. A proposed project’s compatibility with the area environment and with other existing land uses and buildings in the surrounding area; 3. The quantity, quality, utility, size, and type of a proposed project’s required open space and proposed landscaping improvements; 4. The ability of a proposed project’s traffic circulation system to provide for the convenient and safe internal and external movement of vehicles and pedestrians; 5. The quantity, quality, utility, size, and type of a proposed project’s required community facilities; 6. The location and adequacy of a proposed project’s provision for drainage and utilities; and 7. Security, fire protection, and life or safety issues. 8. The location of existing and proposed structures, with the number of dwelling units and/or non- residential floor area. 9. All setback lines. 10. Proposed street rights-of-way road or utility easements, or other reservations of land on the site; 11. Street layout and grades with centerline elevations; 12. Sidewalk or path location, width and material; 13. Proposed curb cuts, aisles, off-street parking and loading spaces and dimensions; 14. The location, species and size of plantings; 15. The location, height and material for berms, walls and fences; 16. A tree preservation plan; 17. The location and method of screening of outdoor trash storage and recycling areas; 18. The location and size of all proposed signs; 19. The location and height of exterior lights, including a photometric diagram; 20. Elevation views of all proposed buildings, with building materials and proposed colors; 21. A site development staging plan, if applicable. 22. If proposing a building addition, a floor plan with the interior dimensions for each floor. 23. Landscaping Plan. 24. Lighting Plan. 25. Grading and Drainage Plans. 26. Public and Private Utility Plans. Financial Impact: The proposed 184-unit townhome development would have a significant increase in tax base for the City, including an increase of approximately 405 new residents based on average household size. Park Dedication: The proposed development would be required to submit a park dedication fee or land in lieu of a fee (pending trail and sidewalk amenities) to the City at the time of recording a new plat. The park charge or dedication fee for low to medium density residential development is $3,675 per unit.