(1) PURPOSE
(A) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall serve as the Development Review Board for the Town to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance and the Arizona Revised Statutes relating to planning, zoning, and building regulations.
(2) ORGANIZATION
(A) The Board shall be composed of the seven (7) Planning and Zoning Commissioners who are appointed by the Town Council to serve without compensation for a term of office at the pleasure of the Town Council.
(B) The Board’s Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(3) PROCEDURE
(A) The procedures are contained in the Town of Carefree Development Review Manuals titled “Site Plan” and “Mountainside”.
(B) Any approval by the Board shall expire after twelve (12) calendar months if building permits are not granted for the respective development proposal within the aforementioned time period. An extension of a maximum of six (6) months may be granted by the Zoning Administrator. Extension will only be granted if the applicant provides to the Zoning Administrator a written request detailing circumstances beyond the applicant’s control that have caused unanticipated delays in the development of the project.
(4) GOALS
(A) To encourage, protect, and enhance the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the Town of Carefree.
(B) To encourage, protect, and enhance the attractive appearance of the Town of Carefree as defined in the Town of Carefree Design Guidelines titled “Single-Family,” “Mountainside,” and “Commercial.”
(C) To promote development consistent with the Town’s goals of protecting its unique desert environment.
(D) To ensure the provision of necessary utilities, services, and circulation.
(5) WHEN REQUIRED
(A) For all new non-residential construction including land disturbance for roads, structures, or buildings of any kind.
(B) An increase in square footage of a non-residential use by approximately one third (1/3) or a significant exterior alteration (determined by the Zoning Administrator) of a non-residential use.
(C) Any amendment to an approved development review plan.
(D) Any new development within the Mountainside zoning district defined by Article X.
(E) Other applicable uses as required in the Zoning Ordinance. (Ord. #2013-01)
(6) APPEALS:
(A) The approval, with or without conditions, or denial by the Development Review Board shall be final unless within twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date of the Board’s decision the applicant appeals the decision in writing to the Town Council. Such appeal shall be submitted to the Town Clerk and shall include a brief statement of the grounds of the appeal and the relief requested. The Town Council shall hear such appeal at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting if there is a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days before the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. If there is not a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days, such appeal shall be heard at the second regularly scheduled Council meeting following the official filing of the appeal with the Town Clerk.
(B) The Town Council shall have the right and the prerogative to initiate its own review of any decision arrived at by the Development Review Board and shall uphold, modify, or over-rule said decision. Such Council-initiated review of any Board decision shall be considered at the next regularly scheduled Town Council meeting after the Development Review Board’s decision if there is a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days before the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. If there is not a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days, such appeal shall be heard at the second regularly scheduled Council meeting after the Board’s decision. If no review is initiated by the Town Council, the Board’s decision shall be deemed to be final and binding.
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