Article 4 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (P-D)

The purpose of the Planned Development District (P-D) is to provide an integrated neighborhood development which would otherwise not be possible under traditional "lot-by-lot" zoning. The Planned Development District encourages innovative and creative development by allowing a flexibility in land use and design. The District allows the possibility to provide amenities and conveniences while maintaining a suitable neighborhood environment and permits development based on a high standard of performance and design by creating greater efficiency in land use. This is achieved by maximizing open space, preserving natural amenities and creating additional amenities as approved by the City Council.

(§ 2, Ord. 673, eff. February 6, 1981, as amended by § 9, Ord. 1095, eff. November 20, 2010)

Any uses specified within this chapter may be permitted in the Planned Development District provided such uses are compatible with the surrounding neighborhoods and the general plan. (§ 2, Ord. 673, eff. February 6, 1981, as amended by § 10, Ord. 1095, eff. November 20, 2010)

A completed application for a P-D zone shall at a minimum contain:

• (a) Completed application;

• (b) Fee as listed on fee schedule;

• (c) Cost recovery contract;

• (d) Completed environmental checklist;

• (e) Vicinity map;

• (f) Evidence of property ownership policy;

• (g) Maps or exhibits;

• (h) Site photos showing site and surrounding properties labeled clearly;

• (i) Final development plan; and

• (j) Electronic package of entire submittal on CD.

• (§ 12, Ord. 1095, eff. November 20, 2010)

An application is submitted to the Planning Department and application is deemed complete. The application is then discussed at the next available Project Review Board (PRB) meeting and the applicant will receive minutes and responses regarding issues discussed at PRB. Environmental Review is then completed and if there are no outstanding issues, it is scheduled for the next available Planning Commission meeting. The public hearing is noticed 10 days before Planning Commission meeting and the Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council by resolution may grant approval of the Planned Development subject to conditions, or may deny the request.

(§ 18, Ord. 1095, eff. November 20, 2010)

P-D zones shall have no minimum or maximum area. (§ 19, Ord. 1095, eff. November 20, 2010)

In granting any P-D zone, the Commission and Council may impose conditions deemed necessary or desirable to maintain neighborhood compatibility and to protect the public health, safety or welfare. Examples of conditions are height, signs, lot coverage, yards, density and parking requirements.

(§ 20, Ord. 1095, eff. November 20, 2010)

A final development plan for the total project or an approved phase of the project shall be approved concurrently with the Planned Development. The final development plan shall include the following information:

• (a) The location, design, and dimensions of all lots and lot lines;

• (b) The dimensions of all yard areas, setbacks, building separations, open space, and patios;

• (c) The location and dimensions of all proposed easement dedications and off-site improvements;

• (d) The land use, type of residential units, and number of bedrooms in residential use;

• (e) The location, dimensions, and number of off-street parking spaces;

• (f) The pedestrian and vehicular access, circulation, and ingress and egress;

• (g) The preliminary architectural design, depicting the building materials;

• (h) The grading plans and landscape plans; and

• (i) Any additional information required by the Commission in order to adequately review the project.

• (§ 2, Ord. 673, eff. February 6, 1981, as amended by § 13, Ord. 1095, eff. November 20, 2010)

• (a) Changes in a development plan which require a change in the conditions of approval in the Council resolution require Commission approval after a public hearing.

• (b) Changes in a development plan which involve new uses, revisions with significant impact on adjacent property or significant site redesign shall be considered amendments to the P-D zone and processed the same as a zone boundary change.

• (c) Changes in a development plan which do not involve new uses, significant impact on adjacent property or significant site redesign may be approved by the Planning Director or referred to the Commission for decision without a public hearing.

• (§ 21, Ord. 1095, eff. November 20, 2010)

If conditions of approval have not been complied with, the commission may initiate proceedings to review the P-D zone and either modify it or rezone the property to the zone classification which it held immediately prior to being zoned P-D or the general plan designation if it was previously not within the incorporated City limits.

(§ 23, Ord. 1095, eff. November 20, 2010)

There shall be no minimum lot size for the Planned Development District; however, the lots shall be of a size as to meet the intent of this article.

(§ 2, Ord. 673, eff. February 6, 1981, as amended by § 14, Ord. 1095, eff. November 20, 2010)

Yard areas and building setbacks in the Planned Development District shall be determined by the Commission under the final development plan.

(§ 2, Ord. 673, eff. February 6, 1981, as amended by § 15, Ord. 1095, eff. November 20, 2010)

The allowable coverage, including buildings, driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, and patios, in the Planned Development District shall be approved under the final development plan but shall not exceed the following, with the remaining area devoted to landscaped open areas, yards, and outdoor recreation, such as swimming pools and tennis courts:

• (a) Residential coverage shall not exceed 70%.

(b) Commercial and industrial coverage shall not exceed 90%.

(§ 2, Ord. 673, eff. February 6, 1981, as amended by § 16, Ord. 1095, eff. November 20, 2010)

The gross residential density in the Planned Development District shall not be lower than the density of the underlying district.

(§ 2, Ord. 673, eff. February 6, 1981, as amended by § 17, Ord. 1095, eff. November 20, 2010)