(a) At the time of application for approval of a Planned Unit Development, a Preliminary Plan for the development of the land shall be filed with the Planning Commission by the owner or owners of the land involved. The Preliminary Plan (which may be set forth on one or more maps or in one or more instruments) shall have been signed by all of the owners of the property within the project, shall have been drawn to scale, and shall have been prepared by an architect, landscape architect, civil engineer or urban or regional planner. The developer may, at his option, request Preliminary and Final Plan approval simultaneously by complying with this section and Section
(1) All Preliminary Plans shall be presented to the Planning Commission on a form to be prescribed by the Municipal Manager or an authorized representative appointed by the Manager.
(2) A fee, which shall include a deposit to cover professional review(s), as established by Council shall accompany the Preliminary Plan submission.
(b) The Preliminary Plan shall include a declaration by the developer in which there is furnished:
(1) A general statement regarding the nature, size and location of open space, and descriptive data as to the methods to be employed for guaranteeing its continuity and maintenance;
(2) The areas of each structure to be used with a designation of the purposes of each area in each structure;
(3) The total population density for residential Planned Unit Developments and/or the average daily employment and customer traffic for commercial, business or manufacturing Planned Unit Developments;
(4) Descriptive data concerning sewer, water and storm drainage facilities within the project, identifying the entity, whether public or private, to whom such facilities are to be dedicated or transferred; and
(5) General description of the availability of other community facilities such as schools, fire and police protection services and cultural facilities, if any, and how these facilities are affected by this proposal.
(c) The Preliminary Plan shall also include conceptual and schematic plans to a scale of one inch equals 100 feet, or less, incorporating the following elements:
(1) An area map showing adjacent property owners and existing land uses within 200 feet in any direction of the parcel;
(2) The boundaries of the project, including the legal description of the metes and bounds of the parcel and the size of the parcel;
(3) Existing contours at five feet intervals or less, accompanied by a proposed grading plan;
(4) The proposed street system for the project, including designation of collector thoroughfares agreeable to the Council, or where otherwise necessary for efficient vehicular circulation;
(5) Drainage control, including a plan showing provisions for control of erosion and sedimentation during and after construction; such plans shall be accompanied by documentation indicating the review and recommendation of such plan by the Municipal Manager or authorized representative appointed by the Manager;
(6) Location of all principal buildings and accessory structures accompanied by an outline explaining intended heights, coverage and treatment of yards within the project;
(7) Location, size and landscaping of proposed parking lots within the project;
(8) Pedestrian circulation features, walks and paved areas within the project;
(9) Landscaping and forestry features;
(10) Principal ties to the community at large with respect to transportation, water supply and sewage collection and treatment;
(11) General nature and location of public and private utilities and community facilities and services, including maintenance facilities within the project;
(12) Recreational and other non-building areas designated within the project; and
(13) A soil interpretive map indicating degree of limitation, if deemed necessary.
(d) The Preliminary Plan shall also include common open space information including:
(1) Percentage of acreage of common open space in each part of the project;
(2) The general nature and location of common open space use; and
(3) Topographical factors affecting common open space.
(e) The Preliminary Plan shall also include a document describing the proposed phasing program of the project for all dwelling units, non-dwelling structures, recreational and other common facilities, and open space improvements.
(Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)