The flexible lot development (FLD) is a development alternative permitted by the Land Use Code (LUC), Chapter 23 of the Tucson Code, in various zoning districts. While the development designator requirements, such as density, building height, setbacks, and lot coverage, are provided in each zone, specific provisions for the design and development of an (FLD) are found Section 3.6.1 of the LUC, and in Development Standard 2-10.0.
(1) Subdivision plat.
a. Except as provided in section 23A-35(2) (development plan), an FLD must be prepared, processed, and have a tentative and final plat approved prior to issuance of a building permit.
b. Plats must be prepared in compliance with section 23A-33.1 and Development Standard 2-10.0.
(2) Development plan.
a. When a plat is not required, an FLD must have a development plan prepared, processed, and approved prior to issuance of a building permit.
b. Development plans must be prepared in compliance with Development Standard 2-10.0 and processed in compliance with Chapter 23A-34.
(3) Architectural variation plan.
a. When required by Section 3.6.1.6.B (Architectural Variation) of the LUC, an Architectural Variation Plan (AVP) must be prepared, processed, and approved prior to issuance of a building permit.
b. AVPs must be prepared in compliance with Development Standard 2-10.0.
c. An AVP must be included with the subdivision plat, development plan, or building permit submittal.
d. The design examiner will review AVPs for compliance with Section 3.6.1.6.B and forward his or her findings and recommendation in writing to the director of the planning and development services department for consideration of approval.
e. The director's decision may be appealed the design review board.
f. Conditions of the approved AVP must be included as notes on the approved plat or development plan, whichever applies, and the building plan.
(4) Privacy mitigation plan.
a. When required by Section 3.6.1.5.A.2 (Privacy Mitigation) of the LUC, a Privacy Mitigation Plan (PMP) must be prepared, processed, and approved prior to issuance of a building permit.
b. PMPs must be prepared in compliance with Development Standard 2-10.0.
c. PMPs must be included with submittal of the Preliminary Development Plan.
d. The Design Examiner will review the PMP for compliance with Section 3.6.1.5.A.2 and forward his or her findings and recommendation in writing to the director of the planning and development services department for consideration of approval.
e. The director's decision may be appealed to the design review board.
f. Conditions of the approved PMP, including a description of the required mitigation and for which units the mitigation applies, must be included as notes on the plat or development plan, whichever applies, and the building plan.
(Ord. No. 9967, § 9, 5-17-04; Ord. No. 10636, §§ 18, 20, 2-24-09, eff. 3-28-09; Ord. No. 10655, § 4, 4-21-09, eff. 7-1-09)