(A) Phasing. Where a project is proposed for construction in phases, the planning and designing shall be such that, upon completion, each phase shall be capable of standing on its own in terms of the presence of services, facilities, and open space, and shall contain the necessary components to ensure protection of natural resources and the health, safety, and welfare of the users of the planned unit development and the residents of the surrounding area. All conditions that are phase specific shall be completed during development of the subject phase, and cannot be postponed for completion during other phases. In addition, in developments which include residential and non-residential uses, the relative mix of uses, and the scheduled completion of construction for each phase shall be disclosed and determined to be reasonable at the discretion of the City Council after recommendation from the Planning Commission.
(B) Commencement and completion of construction. To ensure completion of required improvements, the city is authorized to impose performance guarantees in accordance with § 154.027. Construction shall be commenced within one year following final approval of a planned unit development and shall proceed substantially in conformance with the schedule set forth by the applicant, as required by division (A) above. If construction is not commenced within such time, any approval of a site plan on the project shall expire and be null and void, provided, an extension for a specified period may be granted by the City Council upon good cause shown if such request is made to the City Council prior to the expiration of the initial period. Moreover, in the event a site plan has expired, the City Council, based on a recommendation from the Planning Commission, shall be authorized to rezone the property in any reasonable manner and, if the property remains classified as PUD, a new application shall be required, and shall be reviewed in light of then existing and applicable law and ordinance provisions.
(Ord. 285, passed 12-8-2003) Penalty, see § 154.999