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§ 154.114 APPLICATION AND DATA REQUIREMENTS.
   Application for planned unit development approval shall include all data requirements for site plan review as specified in §§ 154.060 through 154.068. Twelve copies shall be submitted. In considering any application for approval of a planned unit development proposal, the Planning Commission and City Council shall make their determinations on the basis of standards set forth for site plan review, as well the following standards and requirements. In addition, the application shall include the following:
   (A)   An overall plan for the planned unit development. The overall plan shall graphically represent the development concept using maps and illustrations to indicate each type of use, square footage or acreage allocated to each use, approximate locations of each principal structure and use in the development, setbacks and typical layouts and elevations for each type of use. The overall plan shall clearly delineate each type of residential use; office, commercial and other nonresidential use; each type of open space; community facilities and public areas; and other types of land use;
   (B)   Map and written explanation. A map and written explanation of the relationship of the proposed planned unit development to the city’s Comprehensive Plan;
   (C)   Conformance with the planned unit development concept. The overall design and all uses proposed in connection with a planned unit development shall be consistent with and promote the intent of the planned unit development concept described in § 154.110, as well as with the specific project design standards set forth herein;
   (D)   Compatibility with adjacent uses. The proposed planned unit development shall set forth specifications with respect to height, setbacks, density, parking, circulation, landscaping, views and other design and layout features which exhibit due regard for the relationship of the development to the surrounding properties and uses thereon. In determining whether this requirement has been met, consideration shall be given to the following:
      (1)   The bulk, placement and materials of construction of proposed structures;
      (2)   The location and screening of vehicular circulation and parking areas in relation to the surrounding development;
      (3)   The location and screening of outdoor storage, outdoor activity or work areas, and mechanical equipment in relation to surrounding development;
      (4)   The hours of operation of the proposed uses; and
      (5)   The provision of landscaping and other site amenities.
   (E)   Public services. The proposed planned unit development shall not exceed the capacity of existing and available public services, including but not necessarily limited to utilities, public roads, police and fire protection services and educational services, unless the project proposal contains an acceptable plan for providing necessary services or evidence that such services will be available by the time the planned unit development is completed;
   (F)   Impact of traffic. The planned unit development shall be designed to minimize the impact of traffic generated by the proposed development on surrounding areas;
   (G)   Accommodations for pedestrian traffic. The planned unit development shall be designed with a sidewalk network to accommodate safe pedestrian circulation throughout and along the perimeter of the site, without interference from vehicular traffic;
   (H)   Compliance with applicable regulations. The proposed planned unit development shall be in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances;
   (I)   Legal documentation of single ownership or control. The documentation shall be in the form of agreements, contracts, covenants and deed restriction which indicate that the development can be completed as shown on the plans, and further, that all portions of the development that are not to be maintained at public expense will continue to be operated and maintained by the developers, their successors, or other authorized entity;
   (J)   Schedule. A specific schedule of the intended development and construction details, including the phasing or timing of all proposed improvements; and
   (K)   Draft. A draft of ownership and governance documents. These documents shall include the following:
      (1)   Deeds of ownership;
      (2)   Warranties guaranteeing ownership conveyed and described in the deeds;
      (3)   A list of covenants, conditions and restrictions that are conditions of ownership upon the purchasers and owners in the planned unit development; and
      (4)   Association bylaws (for example, condominium or homeowner’s association bylaws) which describe how the association is organized; the duties of the association to operate, manage and maintain common elements of the planned unit development; and, the duties of individual shareholders to manage and maintain their own units.
(Ord. 02-02, passed 2-11-2002)