(a) As part of the request for rezoning to a Planned Development District, a preliminary plan must be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission along with the text of all applicable development standards. The applicant shall submit the number of application copies deemed appropriate by the Zoning Officer. This may include an electronic filing in a format compatible with Pickerington technology requirements. City Council must approve the zoning change, preliminary plan and development standards text. A zoning certificate will not be issued for any site or sites until a final development plan is approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and found in conformance with the adopted preliminary plan and development standards text.
The applicant may in the applicant's sole discretion, meet with the Planning and Zoning Commission for an informal review prior to submitting an application for a Planned Development District zoning amendment. The informal review is intended to outline the basic scope, character and nature of a proposed project. The review is to provide input in the formative stages of design. No discussions, opinions, or suggestions provided in the informal review shall bind the applicant, or the City, or be relied upon by the applicant to indicate subsequent approval or disapproval by the City.
(1) Preliminary plan. The preliminary plan is a conceptual plan generally describing the proposed uses for the site to be rezoned and their relationship with surrounding properties and uses. The preliminary plan constitutes the rezoning of the property. 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 was planned to utilize the existing site, identifying charges to the existing site grading and noting major trees that will be removed as 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, with evidence through a traffic study that the proposed development will not adversely impact existing transportation facilities.
E. A conceptual landscaping plan that shows the ability of the proposed development to meet all aspects of the Zoning Code.
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 Planned Development District.
(2) Development standards text. A development standards text shall be submitted as part of the preliminary plan and shall, through a narrative and graphics, as necessary, 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.
(b) 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 in a format deemed appropriate by the Zoning Officer for all or part of the area defined in the preliminary plan. The final development plan is a detailed site plan which shall contain the following information and adhere to the development standards text approved as part of the preliminary plan:
(1) 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.
(2) Setbacks. The site plan shall indicate building, service areas, parking lot and sign setbacks including front yard, rear yard and side yard areas and shall be in accordance with the approved development standards text.
(3) Modifications of development standards of 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.
A. 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.
B. Parking and loading. All parking and loading spaces shall be shown including typical dimensions of parking stalls, aisles and loading spaces, size, number of spaces and general location shall also be governed by the development standards text.
C. Waste and refuse. Handling of all waste and refuse materials shall be indicated and described by the development standards text to include appropriate screening and type of containerization.
D. 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, plus any attempts at separating vehicular and pedestrian/recreation movement.
E. 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 of topography, existing landscaping or adjacent land uses. Landscape features shall be shown as well as planting dimensions, height, caliper and type of plant materials per the development standards text.
F. Sign and graphics. All sign and graphics shall comply with the development standards text. Letter and other graphic size, sign material, shape, color and illumination shall be indicated. This includes dimensions of all ground and wall signs as well as distances from rights-of-way and intensity of illumination. Directional signs shall also be indicated.
G. 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.
H. Fencing. All fences shall conform to the development standards text and appropriate materials, heights, location and style indicated.
I. 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 indicating building material, color and height. Color material samples shall also be made available for inspection.
(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)