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Section
1-12-1 Floodplain management and stormwater regulations
The administration and enforcement of floodplain areas and stormwater management shall be in accordance with and pursuant to Apache Junction City Code, Vol. II, Chapter 5.
(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)
This Chapter identifies design standards for certain types of development within the city. These standards shall be carried out in a manner that encourages creative and appropriate solutions while avoiding unnecessary delays in project approval. The intent of requiring design review is as follows:
(A) Ensure that the proposed development plan will be in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.
(B) Ensure high quality development and encourage development options that are designed in an aesthetically pleasing manner and incorporate public spaces that are integral to the project.
(C) Achieve goals, objective, and policies of the General Plan, sub-area plans, and other policies adopted by the City Council.
(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)
Adopted design standards shall apply to all non-residential, mixed-use and multi-family residential development in accordance with the following:
(A) New development. New development on vacant land shall be subject to the adopted design standards for that area.
(B) Additions to existing structures. Additions to existing structures shall be subject to the adopted design standards for that area. If the addition exceeds 50% of the existing building size, the city may require the existing portion of the building and the entire site to also comply with applicable design standards.
(C) Redevelopment. If more than 50% of the existing structure is damaged, destroyed, removed or structurally altered as part of a redevelopment plan, both the existing and proposed structure and site shall be subject to the adopted design standards for that area.
(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)
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