(a) As part of the request for rezoning to a Planned District, a Preliminary Plan must be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission along with the Development Standards Text. Council must approve the zoning change, preliminary plan, and development standards text. Following approval of the Preliminary Plan, a Final Development Plan must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to issuance of a zoning certificate. The Final Development Plan must be in conformance with the adopted Preliminary Plan and Development Standards Text.
(1) Preliminary Plan. The Preliminary Plan is a conceptual plan submitted at the time of a request for rezoning generally describing the proposed uses for the site to be rezoned and their relationship with surrounding properties and uses. The Preliminary Plan should contain the following elements.
A. A topographic map of the site and adjacent property showing existing natural features including wooded areas and major trees. A description of how the proposed development has planned to utilize the existing site, identifying changes to the existing site grading and noting major trees that will be removed as a part of the proposed development.
B. A schematic plan showing the general development of the tract, location of existing and proposed structures, parking lot layout and other development features including the location of all out parcels.
C. An engineering feasibility statement in sufficient detail to indicate how the proposed development will be serviced with water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage facilities.
D. The proposed traffic circulation pattern showing public and private streets and other transportation facilities, including major pedestrian routes. The Planning and Zoning Commission may request a traffic study at the time a preliminary site plan is submitted or may defer the request until final site plan submittal.
E. A conceptual landscaping plan.
F. A proposed schedule or phasing of development of the site.
G. Evidence that the applicant has sufficient control over the land to accomplish proposed and required land improvements.
H. Any additional information required by the Planning and Zoning Commission necessary to determine that the proposed development meets the intent and purposes of the appropriate Planned District.
(2) Development Standards Text. A Development Standards Text shall be submitted as part of the Preliminary Plan and shall be narrative and graphics, as necessary, in order to detail the development standards to be applied to the development concept described in the Preliminary Plan. The Development Standards Text should clearly identify any standard that is less than the standards established by this chapter. These modifications shall be justified by fully stating what adjustments, amenities or other compensations are provided as part of the Preliminary Plan to offset the use of reduced standards and by demonstrating how the modified standards will result in the best possible development for the site. Unless specifically modified by the Development Standards Text, the standards established by this chapter shall apply to the proposed development.
(3) Final Development Plan. Following approval of the Preliminary Plan and prior to issuance of a Zoning Certificate, a Final Development Plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the part of the area defined in the Preliminary Plan. The Final Development Plan shall contain the following information and adhere to the Development Standards Text approved as part of the Preliminary Plan:
A. Site Survey. On a survey, show boundary information, existing and proposed development, existing and proposed topography, existing and proposed easements, rights-of-way and utilities.
B. Setbacks. The Site Plan shall indicate building, service areas, parking lot and signage setbacks including front yard, rear yard and side yard areas and shall be in accordance with the approved Development Standards Text.
C. Modifications of Development Standards Text. Any desired modifications of the Development Standards Text approved as part of the Preliminary Plan shall be so indicated in a modified Development Standards Text document.
D. Height Requirements. Maximum height requirements, including mechanical areas, parapets, etc. shall be made per the Development Standards Text requirements and shown on building front, rear and side elevation drawings.
E. Parking and Loading. All parking and loading spaces shall be shown including typically dimensions of parking stalls, aisles and loading spaces, size, number of spaces and general location shall also be governed by the Development Standards Text.
F. Waste and Refuse. Handling of waste and refuse materials shall be indicated and described by the Development Standards Text and shall include appropriate screening and type of containerization.
G. Circulation. All major circulation routes, including arterial, adjacent curb cuts, collector and local streets shall be indicated including rights-of-way, dimensions, pavement widths and intersection improvements. All driveways/curb cuts shall be indicated, including major aisle ways and service routes. Major pedestrian circulation routes shall also be indicated including dimensions of path and pedestrian crossings, etc. plus any attempts at separating vehicular and pedestrian/recreation movement.
H. Landscaping. As part of the Final Development Plan, proposed landscaping shall be shown including the general landscaping pattern and type of materials, mounding and fencing. Landscaping may vary in density, spacing and other treatment to reflect variations in topography, existing landscaping or adjacent land uses and conform to Chapter 1167. Landscape features shall be shown as well as planting dimensions, height, d.b.h. and type of plant materials per the Development Standards Text.
I. Signage and Graphics. All signage and graphics shall comply with the Development Standards Text. Letter and other graphic size, sign material, shape, color and illumination (internal only) shall be indicated. This includes dimensions of all ground and wall signage as well as distances from rights-of-way and intensity of illumination. Directional signage shall also be indicated.
J. Lighting. All exterior lighting fixtures shall be shown including parking lot lighting, street walkway or pedestrian lighting, walkway accent lighting and building accent lighting. Lighting intensity and installation height shall be indicated.
K. Accessory Structures, Decks, Patios and Fencing. All accessory structures, decks, patios and fences shall conform to the Development Standards Text and appropriate materials, heights, location and style indicated.
L. Architectural Treatment. As part of the Final Development Plan front, rear and side building elevations shall be shown in accordance with the Development Standards Text indicated building material, color and height. Color material samples shall also be made available for inspection.
(Ord. 21-07. Passed 8-13-07.)