A. Applicability: The IDD is intended for properties designated as IDD on the City of McHenry Comprehensive Future Land Use Map. This does not, however, preclude other properties within or annexed to the City as being developed under the provisions of this district.
B. Compliance: Any property developed under the provisions of this chapter must adhere to the purpose and intent of the district, and comply with the criteria for development and review procedures.
C. Ownership: Properties to be developed under the provisions of this district shall be under unified ownership or control.
D. Conditional Use Permit: Properties to be developed under the provisions of this district are required to obtain a conditional use permit and shall follow the conditional use permit process.
E. No Minimum Acreage: There is no minimum acreage to develop property under the provisions of this chapter.
F. Zoning Designation: There is no underlying zoning designation associated with properties developed in accordance with the provisions of this district. IDD will serve as the zoning designation for the property being developed. Zoning, subdivision and other development standards for the property shall be set forth in an ordinance passed by the City Council, and may vary from the requirements of City ordinances.
G. Variances:
1. Each variance or deviation from City ordinances shall be evaluated independently and based on the benefit(s) associated with the development, related to, but not limited to, the following: physical condition(s) of the property, proposed variance results in a cohesive, high quality development, that any reduction(s) from minimum requirements are offset by sufficiently exceeding other requirements of this title, which result in a greater benefit to the community or future residents of the property being developed.
2. Subsequent to approval of an IDD Ordinance and associated plan, additional variance requests are discouraged and the burden will be placed on the applicant to substantiate a hardship created, in accordance with the variance standards stated herein.
H. Management Plan: A Comprehensive Management Plan is required to govern the long term management of natural areas, open areas, placement of accessory structures on lots and other issues associated with “typical” subdivision covenants, conditions and restrictions of a property.
(Ord. 96-647; amd. Ord. 05-866)