(A) General. All projects within this district will be reviewed for compliance with the design guidelines before approval of a development plan and issuance of a building or sign permit. All development projects within the Prairie Fire Design Overly District are subject to administrative approval within 15 working days after submittal of the application for development plan approval.
(B) Required submittal materials. The following elements are required when submitting a development plan in the Prairie Fire Design Overlay District for administrative approval. In addition to the requirements of Ch. 155 of this code of ordinances, the following items should also be submitted as part of the development plan:
(1) Architectural drawings of buildings and structures that include photographs or catalog cuts of building materials when available;
(2) Copy of the sign program for the subdivision that indicates location of the high-rise signage;
(3) Detailed landscaping plan;
(4) Design details of signage;
(5) Design details of lighting fixtures; and
(6) Design detail of fences and free-standing walls.
(C) Maintenance.
(1) Design guidelines are only one part of the equation for producing and keeping a high-quality development area over time. It is the responsibility of the individual properties to maintain their site in a presentable manner.
(2) The following guidelines should be followed in addition to the guidelines found in Ch. 94 of this code of ordinances.
(a) Landscaping shall be maintained appropriately. Dead plant material shall be removed and replaced with the same or similar type plant.
(b) Broken curbing, sidewalks or other pavement shall be patched and repaired in accordance with the approved site plan when necessary.
(c) The space behind a curb shall be properly back-filled and seeded. Image 3 illustrates poorly maintained grass behind a curb.
(d) Painted parking spaces, traffic lanes and directional arrows in the parking area shall be maintained to a level that is clearly visible.
(e) Building exteriors should be consistently maintained by painting, power-washing and/or repairing/replacing broken exterior materials.
(D) Appeals. Appeals of the decisions on projects within the Prairie Fire Design Overlay District shall occur in the same manner as site plan decisions. If the submitted plan is administratively disapproved or the Zoning Administrator has not taken action within 15 working days of the submittal of the plan, the applicant shall have the privilege of requesting Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council review and action. It is the responsibility of the applicant to file a written appeal with the Zoning Administrator no later than ten working days after the Zoning Administrator’s decision to ensure a Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council hearing date, review and action.
(2011 Code, § 34.04060.4) (Ord. 2373, passed 4-20-2020)