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The required amount of open space land reserved under a MPUD shall either be held in corporate ownership by owners of the project area, for the use of each owner who buys property within the development, or be dedicated to a management association who shall have title to the land which shall be maintained as common open space for parks, open space and related uses. The legal articles relating to the organization of the managements association is subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission and shall provide adequate provisions for the perpetual care and maintenance of all common areas. Public utility and similar easements and right-of-ways for water courses and other similar channels may be acceptable for common open space dedication if such land or right-of-way provides usable recreational space or preserves scenic or natural site elements and has been approved by the Commission. The responsibility for the maintenance of all open space shall be specified by the developer before approval of the final development plan.
Underground utilities, including telephone, cable television, and electrical systems are required within the limits of all MPUD developments. Appurtenances to these systems which can be effectively screened may be exempted from this requirement if the Commission finds that such exemption will not violate the intent or character of the proposed MPUD district.
Commercial buildings and establishments, offices and/or industrial uses in a MPUD district shall be planned as groups having common parking areas and common ingress and egress points in order to reduce the number of potential accident locations at intersections with streets. Planting screens or fences shall be provided on the perimeter of the commercial and/or industrial areas abutting residential areas. The plan for the project shall provide for the integrated and harmonious design of buildings, and for adequate and properly arranged facilities for internal traffic circulation, landscaping and such other features and facilities as may be necessary to make the project attractive and efficient from the standpoint of the adjoining and surrounding areas. All areas designed for future expansion or not intended for immediate improvement or development shall be landscaped or otherwise maintained in a neat and orderly manner as specified by the Commission.
MPUD districts shall be approved in accordance with the procedure in Sections 1121.12 to 1121.26. It is the intent of these sections to incorporate the review and approval of development plans with the amendment process to remove the necessity to proceed under Chapter 1149 prior to the commencement of the Mixed Use Planned Unit Development plan review and approval process.
The developer shall meet with the Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission prior to the submission of the preliminary development plan. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss early and informally the purpose and effect of this Ordinance and the criteria and standards contained herein, and to familiarize the developer with zoning and other applicable regulations.
An application for preliminary Mixed Use Planned Unit Development approval shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator by at least one owner of property for which the planned unit development is proposed. At a minimum, the application shall contain the following information filed in triplicate:
(a) Name, address, and phone number of applicant;
(b) Name, address, and phone number of registered surveyor, registered engineer and/or urban planner assisting in the preparation of the preliminary development plan;
(c) Legal description of the property;
(d) Present use(s);
(e) Present zoning district(s);
(f) Proposed amending Ordinance;
(g) A vicinity map at a scale approved by the Zoning Administrator showing property lines, streets, existing and proposed zoning, and such other items as the Zoning Administrator may require;
(h) A preliminary development plan at a scale approved by the Zoning Administrator showing topography at two (2) foot intervals; location and type of commercial, industrial and office uses; layout, dimensions, and names of existing and proposed streets; right-of-ways, utility easements, parks and common spaces; layout and dimensions of lots and building setback lines; preliminary improvement drawings showing water, sewer, drainage, electricity, telephone, and natural gas; and such other characteristics as the Commission may deem necessary;
(i) Proposed schedule for the developement of the site;
(j) Evidence that the applicant has sufficient control over the land in question to initiate the proposed development plan within two years;
(k) A fee as established by Ordinance;
(l) A list containing the names and mailing addresses of all owners of property within 500 feet of the property in question;
(m) Verification by at least one owner of property that all information in the application is true and correct to the best of his knowledge.
The application for preliminary plan approval shall be accompanied by a written statement by the developer setting forth the reasons why, in his opinion, the Mixed Use Planned Unit Development would be in the public interest and would be consistent with the stated intent of these requirements.
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