(A) The application for approval of an open space preservation proposal shall be in accordance with procedures for consideration of a special use permit. The required materials and fees shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator.
(B) Approval of an open space preservation proposal shall be upon issuance of a special use permit following a public hearing. All improvements and uses of the site shall conform with the approved open space preservation site plan and comply fully with any conditions imposed by the Planning Commission.
(C) The applicant shall record an affidavit with the Register of Deeds containing the full legal description of the project site specifying the date of final city approval, and declaring that all improvements will be carried out in accordance with the approved open space preservation site plan unless an amendment is adopted by the Planning Commission. In addition, all deed restrictions and easements shall be duly filed with the Register of Deeds of the county and copies of recorded documents presented to the city.
(D) Following final approval of the open space preservation site plan by the Planning Commission, a zoning compliance permit may be obtained. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain all other applicable, city, county, state, or federal permits.
(E) If construction has not commenced within 24 months of final approval, all city approvals become null and void. The applicant may make written application to the Planning Commission for an extension, not to exceed 12 months. A maximum of two extensions may be allowed.
(F) The Planning Commission may require that a performance guarantee be deposited with the City Treasurer to insure completion of improvements.
(Prior Code, § 1282.05) (Ord. passed 11-12-2009)