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(A) General recreational space requirements. A recreational space requirement is required for all R-1 and R-2 zones and any agricultural or other zone where residential housing is being planned or proposed. (Ord. 466, § 2-11.5-1, passed 5-11-98)
(B) Criteria for guidance. In a Commission- approved development plan, and in the approval of subdivisions requiring recreational space, the Commission-approved recreation space shall be approved in all zones as defined in division (E) of this section. The purpose of providing this space shall be to meet the immediate and future recreational needs of the developments residence and a neighborhood setting. Recreation space may be provided in a centrally located site, in distinctly separate sites, as connecting links between separated activity areas, or adjacent to other existing or proposed recreation spaces. The Commission shall determine if the proposed recreation space is suitable for the intended use. Consideration shall be given to the location of the proposed recreation space, and it shall be reasonably close to and adjacent to residential areas or centrally located between phased developments. Wasteland or land undesirable for development shall not be substituted for recreational space unless its location and suitability is consistent with recreational use. (Ord. 466, § 2-11.5-2, passed 5-11-98)
(C) Covenants. All developments with recreational space must contain acceptable covenants which, in the opinion of the Commission, insure adequate maintenance of those recreation spaces. (Ord. 466, § 2-11.5-3, passed 5-11-98)
(D) Amount of recreational space required. Recreational space shall be required when, in the opinion of the Commission, it would be desirable for the proposed development considering the surrounding area and the density of families benefitting from open space and recreational uses. Therefore, a recreational space requirement may be required by the Commission for minor subdivisions if, in the opinion of the Commission, all the above criteria are present and it would be desirable for the proposed development and surrounding area to have recreational space included as part of the plan. Unless extenuating circumstances exist, recreational space will generally not be required in case of minor subdivisions. (Ord. 466, § 2-11.5-4, passed 5-11-98)
(E) Recreational space and major subdivisions.
Recreational space shall be required in all major subdivisions of more than ten lots and may be required in major subdivisions of ten or fewer lots if, in the opinion of the commission, it is determined that the recreational space is desirable and necessary to the orderly development of the area. In major subdivisions of over ten lots the minimum amount of recreational space which shall be required shall be a minimum of 10% of the total area developed with a minimum of 32,670 square feet. (Ord. 466, § 2-11.5-5, passed 5-11-98)
(F) Physical improvements. The term RECREATIONAL SPACE shall be interpreted to mean void of non-recreational structures, street rights-of-way, open parking areas and driveways for dwellings. The space qualified for recreational space shall be made reasonably level and suitable for organized or unorganized play and recreation by children and adults. The developer may but is not required to provide specific playground equipment and physical improvements. (Ord. 466, § 2-11.5-6, passed 5-11-98)
(G) Use of recreational space. Space intended for limited recreational activity or other uses, such as golf courses, to which all residents of the development may not be permitted free access because of the payment of a fee or charge, shall not qualify in meeting the recreational space requirement herein.
(Ord. 466, § 2-11.5-7, passed 5-11-98) Penalty, see § 152.999
DEVELOPMENT PLAN REGULATIONS
A Development Plan is intended to provide all pertinent information about a proposed development so the Plan Commission may make a knowledgeable decision whether or not the proposed development meets all the requirements of this chapter and the goals and objectives of the Master Plan.
(Ord. 466, § 2-13-1, passed 5-11-98)
(A) Development plan procedure. The development plan procedure, hereafter set forth, shall be required for the following developments:
(1) All minor and major subdivisions of land.
(2) All mobile home parks. Additional requirements are provided for in § 152.130.
(3) All planned unit developments. Additional requirements are provided for in § 152.131.
(4) All intensive livestock operations. Requirements are provided in §§ 152.145 through 152.152.
(5) All multiple-family dwelling developments on lots, parcels or tracts of land over one acre.
(6) All multiple-group dwelling developments.
(7) All C-1 principal use developments on lots, parcels or tracts of land over one acre. Accessory buildings under 5,000 square feet are excluded from the development plan procedures.
(8) All C-2 principal use developments. Accessory buildings under 5,000 square feet are excluded from the development plan procedures.
(9) All I-1 and I-2 principal use developments. Accessory buildings under 5,000 square feet are excluded from the development plan procedures.
(B) Subdivision plat. A subdivision plat shall be required along with a development plan as long as a subdivision of land, as defined, is occurring as a result of this development. Both development plan and subdivision plat processes may be done concurrently, with any duplicated requirements being counted for both processes.
(Ord. 466, § 2-13-2, passed 5-11-98) Penalty, see § 152.999
A pre-application review between the Zoning Administrator and the developer is recommended at least 15 days prior to official application for primary approval of a development plan. The purpose of this pre-application review is as follows:
(A) To inform the applicant of the standards and requirements of all applicable ordinances, including the Comprehensive Plan.
(B) To review the various procedures and submission requirements.
(C) To review with the applicant any inherent limiting characteristics of the specific site or surrounding areas.
(D) To reduce the time period between initial application and Plan Commission approval.
(Ord. 466, § 2-13-3, passed 5-11-98)
(A) The application for primary approval of a development plan shall be submitted in duplicate to the Commission on a form approved by the Commission, shall be signed by the owner(s) of record and shall contain a statement specifying the intentions of the owner respecting the proposed land use of the development, deed restrictions, drainage, sewage disposal, water facilities, and the intended date of the development. At the time of the submission of the application, the applicant shall pay to the Commission the filing fee established by rule of the Commission.
(B) A tracing and two copies of the proposed development plan shall be submitted to the Commission at the time the application for primary approval is filed. The proposed development plan shall represent the entire tract which the applicant intends to develop and over which he has an ownership or financial interest and/or control, or that portion of the entire tract for which further public hearing is required by the Commission following the initial primary approval of the development plan for the overall site.
(C) The development plan for which an application for primary approval is submitted shall contain the supporting data and site plan and supporting maps described below. This information is to be submitted for all of the site included in the application. Applications can be reviewed only for those areas for which all required submission data have been presented.
(1) Supporting data.
(a) A development schedule indicating the approximate date when construction of the development (or stages of the development) can be expected to begin and be completed.
(b) Information on the number and type of structures, parcel size, proposed lot coverage of buildings and structures, together with gross residential densities, type of dwelling units and net density per type of dwelling unit when mixed use, where applicable.
(c) Statements identifying the intended means of assuring permanency, continuance and maintenance of all open/recreation spaces to be dedicated for use by residents of the development and/or the general public, where applicable.
(d) Proposed restrictive covenants, if applicable.
(2) Site plan and supporting maps.
(a) Date, scale (graphic and written), north point, name and address of designer and/or engineer, name and address of the developer, and proposed name of the development.
(b) A generalized legal description of the total site, as well as dimensions of the boundaries of the tract, including generalized bearings and distances, measured from a section corner.
(c) The existing site conditions including contours, (at a predetermined interval), watercourses, and drainage ways, floodplain elevations, wooded areas, soil types (including interpretation of character), and other unique natural features.
(d) The location, minimum size and configuration of areas to be conveyed, dedicated, or otherwise reserved as common open spaces, parks, recreational areas, school sites and similar public and semi-public uses, where applicable.
(e) The existing and proposed vehicular circulation system, including right-of-way widths and driving surface widths of streets, off-street parking areas, service areas, loading areas, street names, intersection radii, street dedications, and points of access to public rights-of-way, where applicable.
(f) The existing and proposed pedestrian circulation system, including links with nearby land uses, where applicable.
(g) Proposed lot and/or tract lines, lot numbers, lot dimensions, easements and building lines. Those areas to be subdivided pursuant to the terms of the subdivision control ordinance shall conform to same and be clearly delineated on the development plan.
(h) The proposed treatment of the perimeter of the site, including materials and techniques to be used, such as screens, fences, walls and landscaping.
(i) The following generalized feasibility information:
1. Street width and type of surfacing material.
2. Sanitary sewer pipe location, septic tank, manhole locations and invert at point of connections to existing facilities.
3. Water line and fire hydrant locations to point of connection to existing facilities.
4. Storm sewer improvement locations including pipe, manhole and catch basin locations; detention basin location, capacity and appropriate elevations; storm drainage flow lines.
5. Street lighting fixture locations, when applicable.
(Ord. 466, § 2-13-4, passed 5-11-98) Penalty, see § 152.999
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