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A. Incorporated by Reference: The grading standards, cut and fill standards, drainage standards, retaining wall standards and height of structures at graded sites standards shall be governed by the provisions set forth in Article V of the Town of Fountain Hills Subdivision Ordinance, which are incorporated as if fully set forth herein, and a violation of which shall also be deemed a violation of this Section 5.11.

B. Procedural Regulations:

1. Plan of Development: Prior to the issuance of a zoning clearance, a plan of development or grading plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Town Engineering Department, and the Community Development Department. The approval of the plan of development may include reasonable additional requirements as to grading, cut and fill, slope restoration, signs, vehicular ingress and egress, parking, lighting, setbacks of buildings, etc., to the extent that the noted purpose and objectives of this Chapter are maintained and ensured.

2. Application Requirements: In addition to the otherwise noted procedural and information requirements of this provision, all applications for a zoning clearance, subdivision approval, or grading plan approval shall contain the following materials and information:

a. Site plan, prepared by an Arizona Registered Land Surveyor or Arizona Registered Civil Engineer with the following information:

(1). A topographic survey at least ten (10) feet beyond the exterior property line of the site.

(2). Contour interval not exceeding two (2) feet within twenty (20) feet of any proposed improvement and five (5) foot intervals for the remainder of the lot or parcel.

(3). Scale of the site plan shall be not less than One (1) inch equals twenty (20) feet. For large-scale projects, the Development Services Director may allow a different scale.

(4). If structures are proposed, show cross-sections through site and building at twenty-five (25) foot intervals perpendicular to slope, giving percentage of slope at each and showing exact heights of structures at each existing contour.

(5). If structures are proposed, each floor level shall be shown with different heading and with a legend giving grade or elevation of each level.

(6). If a garage(s) is proposed, give proposed elevation or grade at garage floor and at existing street level at drive entry. Give percentage of total average slope, and percent and length of single steepest portion of driveway.

(7). List the individual square footage of buildings, garages, patios, footprint, disturbance area and , if applicable, pool.

(8). Shade all disturbed (or graded) areas and show the proposed method of final treatment. Indicate all retaining walls, showing the actual and allowable heights.

(9). Show how drainage is altered, and if so, how it is redirected to original channel and show that the requirements regarding storm water runoff and drainage have been met.

(10). Show location of all proposed utility lines.

(11). Give legal description, property dimensions and heading, along with the name, address, and telephone number of applicant.

b. Elevations, to be submitted if structures are proposed.

(1). Show all exterior building elevations, giving accurate existing and proposed grades lines (Scale ¼” – 1’0”).

(2). Show total height of buildings and give height and square footage of all retaining walls.

3. Special Use Permit: A special use permit shall be required for any persons, firm, or corporation to undertake clearing or any work regulated by the International Building Code when not in accordance with a Plan of Development as determined by the Development Services Director.