(a) A P-CD District application requires amendment to the Official Zoning Map in accordance with Chapter 1138 (Amendment Procedures) and shall be considered in accordance with the procedures for rezoning.
(b) A P-CD District Designation may be proposed in any conventional residential zoning district.
(c) Approval for rezoning of the site shall include simultaneous or subsequent approval of a Development Plat pursuant to Section 1135.03 supplemented by regulations contained herein.
(1) Once a property is rezoned P-CD, no subdivision of a parcel shall occur prior to Subdivision Final Plat approval.
(2) Once a property is rezoned P-CD, no construction of any structure on a parcel pursuant to P-CD District regulations shall occur prior to issuance of a Development Permit.
(d) Supplemental Preliminary Plat Submission Requirements. In addition to the requirements of Section 1135.03(b)(2), the application and documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:
(1) A summary of the proposed development, including the total acreage, number of residential units or other buildings, type of dwellings or other buildings, density by type of dwelling, acreage of restricted open space and/or active recreation areas to be conserved;
(2) Identification of existing site characteristics, including a general depiction of:
A. The description and location of soils classified as "prime farmland soils" according to the Stark County Soil Survey.
B. Description of significant existing vegetation including trees which exceed a trunk diameter of eighteen (18) inches, canopy cover, hedgerows, meadows, or other growth.
C. Description of all structures and areas of known or potential historical, archaeological, or cultural significance, which may include stone walls, barns, earth mounds, and burial grounds.
D. Existing view sheds and identification of unique vistas.
(3) The location and description of proposed improvements, including:
A. Required open space, with the location and acreage of areas proposed for active recreation.
B. Natural features to be conserved and any required buffer areas.
C. Natural features to be altered or impacted by the development and areas where new landscaping will be installed, including entry features and signs.
D. Proposed pedestrian circulation system providing access to a required open space system.
E. An outline of the method/structure to perpetually preserve the required restricted open space and which indicates the relationship of the owner of the open space to public agencies having responsibilities related to the project.
(4) A description of the project phasing including the phased construction of open space improvements.
(e) Supplemental Final Development Plan Requirements. In addition to the requirements of Section 1135.03(c)(2), the application and documentation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:
(1) Locations and descriptions of significant existing vegetation by type of species, health, and quality, including woodlands and canopy cover, tree lines, specimen trees which have a trunk diameter of six (6) inches or greater as measured four and one-half (4-½) feet above ground level, hedgerows, meadows, or other growth. Include:
A. Locations and descriptions how existing vegetation is to be altered or impacted by the development and a detailed landscaping plan where new landscaping will be installed, including entry features and signs.
B. The extent of low impact environmental conservation measures and the exact location of all no-cut/no-disturb zones.
(2) The location and descriptions of existing areas providing unique vistas that provide a sense of identity and image to the development and the primary viewing areas on the development parcel. Vistas may include rural agricultural vistas, such as farmland, fence lines, or historic barns, or natural topographic features such as natural drainage swales, streams, slope ridge lines, and rock outcroppings.
(3) Sites of known historic, archaeological, or cultural significance, which may include stonewalls, barns, earth mounds, and burial grounds.
(4) Designated restricted open space areas and a description of proposed open space improvements and its relationship and compatibility with residential and nonresidential uses and the pedestrian circulation system, including with the location and acreage of areas proposed for parks, playgrounds, active recreation areas, passive recreation areas, and other open spaces.