(a) General Procedure. In general the procedure for approval requires site plan review and approval of preliminary and final development plans.
(b) Preapplication Meeting. The developer should meet with the Building Commissioner and the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to submission of the preliminary plan to discuss informally the purpose and intent of the ASF District and other pertinent zoning regulations and the criteria and standards contained herein. At this time the developer should also be familiarized with the zoning and building regulations and the drainage, sewer and water systems of the City.
(c) Approval of Preliminary Development Plan or Rezoning to ASF. An application for preliminary approval shall be filed with the Planning and Zoning Commission by at least one owner or lessee of the property for which the ASF is proposed.
Where the property at the time of application for designation of an ASF District is otherwise zoned, the applicant shall submit a request for rezoning to ASF in conformity with the procedure described in this chapter and a request for approval of a preliminary development plan.
In the event that the land is rezoned to ASF and that any attempt is made to deviate from the preliminary development plan, or if a deviation from the development plan occurs without the express approval of Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission, then Council may, at its option, rezone the property to any other zoning category which Council shall find and determine is consistent with the overall planning and zoning of the City.
(d) Contents of Preliminary Development Plan Application. The application shall contain the following information:
(1) The name and address of the applicant;
(2) The name and address of the registered surveyor, engineer and/or planner assisting in preparation of the plans;
(3) A legal description of the property;
(4) A description of existing use;
(5) A preliminary development plan showing:
A. Topography at two-foot contour intervals;
B. The location and type of residential dwelling units and the number of units;
C. The location of proposed streets, parking areas, rights of way, utility easements, common open space, recreation areas and other accessory uses;
D. The location and dimensions of buildings and setback lines;
E. The proposed schedule for site development;
F. The acreage of the project, and designation of the north arrow;
G. Descriptive data as to the methods to be used to preserve and maintain open space; and
H. A plan showing provisions on control of erosion and sedimentation during and after construction.
(e) Final Development Plan. Prior to applying for a building permit for the ASF or any part thereof and after approval of the preliminary plan, the developer shall submit the final development plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The final development plan shall be in conformance with the approved preliminary plan unless amendments to the plan are approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Council. Six copies of the final development plan shall be submitted and must be endorsed by a registered surveyor or engineer.
(f) Application for Approval of Final Development Plan. An application for approval of the final development plan shall be filed with the Planning and Zoning Commission by at least one owner or lessee of the property for which the ASF is proposed. At a minimum, the application shall contain the following:
(1) A survey of the proposed site showing dimensions, property lines and existing features of the site;
(2) All information required on the preliminary plan, proposed density of dwelling units and location of nonresidential buildings;
(3) A schedule for development of units to be constructed in phase;
(4) A tabulation of the number of acres in the proposed development for various uses, estimated residential population and standards for open space, parking areas and other improvements proposed;
(5) Engineering feasibility studies and plans as necessary for adequate water, storm and sanitary sewers, drainage, electricity, telephone and natural gas installations, and the nature and extent of earthwork required for site preparation and development;
(6) A site plan showing the relationship of buildings, various use areas and circulation;
(7) Typical building plans for each type of structure proposed, including floor plans and exterior elevations;
(8) Landscaping plans;
(9) Deed restrictions, protective covenants and other legal instruments to be used to control the use, development and maintenance of the land and improvements, including those areas to be owned in common and so maintained such as land, walls and driveways.
(g) Expiration and Extension of Approval Period. If no construction has begun within two years after final approval has been granted, the approved final development plan shall be void. An extension of the time limit or modification of the approved final development plan may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission if it finds that such extension or modification is not in conflict with the public interest.
(h) Supplementary Conditions.
(1) No zoning amendment passed during the time period granted for the approved final development plan shall affect the terms under which approval of the ASF was granted.
(2) In the event that one or more dwelling units are destroyed by fire or other cause, no other structure may be built in its place except the same type of dwelling unit, which must be built to the original intent of this District.
(Ord. 9-1983. Passed 1-4-83.)