(a) Planned Development Districts may be initiated as follows:
(1) Through submission of an application for change by a private party in conformity with the requirements of this chapter.
(2) As provided for in Chapter 1238 by action of the Planning Commission and/or Council, but only when substantiated by one or more of the following criteria:
A. The proposed site is characterized by unique physical features such as relatively rugged topography, areas of heavy tree cover, rock outcropping or streams, etc.;
B. The proposed site is one of significant locational and/or historic import, such as within or adjacent to the Community Civic Center, the Miamisburg Mound area, etc.;
C. The project is of such size and/or potential impact upon its surroundings that additional controls are believed necessary.
(b) Planned Development District proposals initiated by the Planning Commission or Council shall be subject to provisions for amendment as specified in Sections 1238.02(a) and (b), 1238.03(a) and 1238.04 through 1238.11. Any rezoning action taken pursuant to this section shall not constitute a waiver of Sections 1276.06 or 1276.07, which provide for the submission and approval of a detailed development plan.
(Ord. 2712. Passed 8-1-78.)