Each RSD Zone is intended to allow a master-planned, resort-focused development where customized zoning requirements apply in order to permit flexibility and initiative in site development. The RSD is intended to be utilized only where the General Plan’s future land use map has identified property for the master-planned community designation. The following requirements shall apply to the establishment of any RSD Zone.
(A) Each RSD shall be at least 1,280 acres in size.
(B) Each RSD shall dedicate a minimum of 60% of the gross acreage of the project in perpetual open space. Each RSD application shall submit an open space management and maintenance plan.
(C) To establish an RSD Zone an application shall be submitted for a text and zoning map amendment as provided in this chapter:
(1) Proposed zone name and legal description for the subject property;
(2) Proposed zone text which shall include:
(a) Permitted, conditional and accessory uses;
(b) Proposed development standards, including the following:
1. Land use standards establishing mix of land use types, location and density;
2. Lot standards establishing requirements for lot area and dimensions;
3. Building setback standards for front, side and rear yards;
4. Design standards addressing building height, building orientation, common and private open space, natural resource protection and architectural design;
5. Landscaping and buffering standards;
6. Signage standards; and
7. Parking standards.
(c) Proposed process for approval of development in the RSD Zone.
(3) A conceptual land use plan which shows the following:
(a) Location of proposed uses; and
(b) Location, arrangement and configuration of open space.
(4) A proposed project specific development agreement for the RSD;
(5) A project specific transportation study, prepared by a licensed professional engineer;
(6) A project specific fiscal impact analysis, prepared by a professional economist; and
(7) An infrastructure master plan with descriptive text and maps, prepared by a licensed professional engineer, which addresses at least the following utilities:
(a) Culinary and irrigation water;
(b) Sanitary sewer;
(c) Stormwater;
(d) Transportation plan, layout and proposed road cross-sections;
(e) Electricity provision;
(f) Natural gas; and
(g) Renewable energy.
(D) In considering a petition for an RSD Zone, the proposed zone text and zoning map amendments may be modified by the county to meet the intent of this chapter and may include regulations and standards other than those proposed by the applicant.
(E) A proposed RSD text and zoning map amendment and schematic development plan shall be approved only if, in the opinion of the County Commission, development proposed on the property will:
(1) Conform to applicable provisions of the county’s General Plan;
(2) Conform to applicable provisions of this chapter and this code;
(3) Better preserve the property and neighborhood by integrated planning and design than would be possible under other zoning regulations of this chapter;
(4) Establish that development of the property will contribute positively to the county’s long-term economic stability; and
(5) Present an infrastructure plan that will not be detrimental to the county’s health, safety and welfare.
(F) Upon approval, each RSD Zone shall be given a unique name following the designation “RSD:” and shall be independent of any other RSD Zone.
(G) After approval of an RSD Zone and schematic development plan, and prior to the issuance of any building permits, applications for conditional use permits, site plan approval, subdivision approval and any other needed permits shall be submitted as needed to implement the schematic plan.
(H) Amendments to an approved schematic development plan shall be obtained only by following the county’s procedures for zoning text and map amendments and are considered an amendment to the RSD Zone.
(Prior Code, § 8-5J-2) (Ord. 11-17, passed 12-6-2011)