§ 65.334. The Review Process.

(a)

Formal review process.

1.

Technical Review Committee. Upon acceptance of the application, copies shall be forwarded to all members of the Technical Review Committee (TRC). TRC members shall meet to review the application. The TRC members shall prepare recommendations for the consideration of the Municipal Planning Board.

2.

Request for additional information (if necessary). If the TRC members find that additional information is needed for the proper review of the application, the Planning Official shall notify the applicant in writing within 15 days following the TRC meeting, specifying the information needed. Submittal and review of such information shall be the same as for the original application.

3.

Municipal Planning Board. Following review by the TRC, the application shall be forwarded to the Municipal Planning Board for review. Based on the application, the requirements of this Chapter and the recommendations of the TRC, the Board shall hold a public hearing and then prepare recommendations for the consideration of the City Council.

4.

City Council. Following review by the Municipal Planning Board, the application shall be forwarded to the City Council. Based on the application, the requirements of this Chapter and the recommendations of the Municipal Planning Board, the City Council shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application.

(b)

Administrative review process outside the Southeast Orlando Sector Plan area. Administrative reviews of master plans are reviews and decisions on master plan applications made by the planning official. Applications for administrative approval of a master plan shall be made by application for planning official determination. Upon application for an administrative master plan, the planning official shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application based on the standards of review provided at section 65.335. Appeal of a planning official determination made pursuant to this part is subject to the procedures provided at Part 2G, Chapter 65, Orlando City Code.

(c)

Conditions. When the City Council or the planning official approves a master plan they may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity with the intent and provisions of this Chapter, including any of the following. Violations of such conditions or safeguards, when made a part of the terms under which the master plan is approved, shall be deemed a violation of this Chapter subject to enforcement under the provisions of Chapter 5 of this City Code.

1.

Limit the manner in which the use is conducted, including restricting the time an activity may take place and restraints to minimize such environmental effects as noise, vibration, air pollution, glare, and odor.

2.

Establish a special yard or other open space or lot area or dimension.

3.

Limit the height, size, or location of a building or other structure or specify urban design guidelines.

4.

Designate the size, number, location, or nature of vehicle or pedestrian access points in accordance with Parts 1 and 2 of Chapter 61.

5.

Increase the amount of street dedication, roadway width, or improvements required within the street right-of-way as provided by Part 2G, Chapter 61.

6.

Designate the size, location, screening, drainage, surfacing or other improvement of a parking or truck loading area.

7.

Limit or otherwise designate the number, size, location, height, or lighting of signs.

8.

Limit the location and intensity of outdoor lighting or require its shielding.

9.

Require berming, screening, landscaping, or other improvement to protect adjacent or nearby property and designate standards for installation or maintenance of the improvement.

10.

Designate the size, height, location, or materials for a fence.

11.

Protect existing trees, vegetation, water resources, wildlife habitat, or other significant natural resources.

12.

Specify development phasing.

13.

Specify other conditions in order to conform the proposed development with the intent and purpose of this Chapter and the adopted Growth Management Plan.

(Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25102; Ord. of 11-28-1994, Doc. #28066; Ord. of 5-11-1998, Doc. #31215; Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 9, Doc. #32070; Ord. No. 2015-37, § 3, 7-27-2015, Doc. #1507271201)