In this Article, unless the context otherwise requires:
A. "Construction Permits" or "Building Permits" mean those permits issued for the construction of the project, such as but not limited to, infrastructure improvements, building foundations, buildings, paving of vehicular use areas, or similar types of improvements related to the construction and implementation of the project. Permits for (a) clearing, grubbing, and grading of a site; (b) construction of a section of sidewalk; (c) installation of screening; (d) paving of an access driveway but not the parking associated with use; or (e) any similar type of work are not included in the definition of Construction Permits or Building Permits for purposes of this Article, unless specifically stated otherwise by this Article or the process requiring the applicability of this Article.
B. "Development Plan" means a subdivision final plat in conformance with Title 16 or a PAD plan in conformance with Title 17 of a project site submitted by a Landowner that provides detailed information as to how a proposed project will be developed in compliance with City ordinances and regulations.
C. "Landowner" means any owner of a legal or equitable interest in real property, including the heirs, devisees, successors, assigns and personal representative of the owner, or a representative authorized by a Landowner to submit to a city or town a development application for a property for approval.
D. "Property" means all real property subject to zoning regulations and restrictions by a city or town.
E. "Protected development right" means the right to undertake and complete the development and use of property under the terms and conditions of a Protected Development Right Plan and this Article, without compliance with subsequent changes in zoning regulations and development standards during the term of the Protected Development Right, except as provided by A.R.S. § 9-1204 and Section 17.67.1007.
F. "Protected Development Right Plan" means a Development Plan identified as a Protected Development Right Plan at the time of the Landowner's submission, that, if approved by the Council, grants to the Landowner a Protected Development Right to undertake and complete the development and use of the property as shown thereon for a specified period of time. A Protected Development Right Plan, at a minimum, shall describe with a reasonable degree of certainty all of the following:
1. The proposed uses of the site.
2. The boundaries of the site.
3. Significant topographical and other natural features affecting development of the site.
4. The number of dwelling units or other structures, and
5. The location of all existing and proposed utilities and a provision for other infrastructure on the site, including water, sewers, roads and pedestrian walkways.
G. "Non-Phased Protected Development Right Plan" means Protected Development Right Plan which, at a minimum, shall describe with a reasonable degree of certainty all of the elements of a Protected Development Right Plan as set forth in Subsection F, above, as well as all of the following:
1. The requirements for final site development approval and for issuance of a building permit.
2. The general location on the site of the proposed buildings, structures and other improvements.
3. The square footage and height of the proposed buildings and other structures.
A final subdivision plat that meets the requirements of Chapter 16.12 of the Casa Grande Municipal Code and A.R.S. § 9-463.01 and was identified and submitted by the Landowner for approval through the process established in this Article shall be a Non-Phased Protected Development Right Plan.
H. "Phased Protected Development Right Plan" means a Development Plan for a master planned development in accordance with the requirements of a Planned Area Development in Title 17, consisting of at least one hundred and sixty (160) acres, and containing the elements articulated in Subsection F above.
(Ord. 1397.17.30 § 1 (part), 2002)