5.2 Applicability

   An Environmental Resource Report is required of rezoning requests for site(s) in the following instances:

   A.   Site(s) located in the following plan areas: Bear Canyon, Catalina Foothills, Esmond Station, Houghton East, Old Fort Lowell, Pantano East, Rincon/Southeast, Santa Cruz, Sabino Canyon-Tanque Verde, South Pantano, Tucson Mountains, and Tumamoc;

   B.   Site(s) adjacent to a designated resource corridor or within one mile of designated public preserves as identified for preservation or protection by the General, Area, and/or Neighborhood plan, basin management plans, the Tucson Stormwater Management Study, or the Critical and Sensitive Biological Communities Map (CSBC); or,

   C.   Whenever the “set aside” option of the Native Plant Preservation Ordinance (NPPO) is proposed. The Environmental Resource Report may also be used as the basis for the Native Plant Inventory and Native Plant Preservation Plan if prepared in sufficient detail.

5.3 Format Requirements

   A.   The Environmental Resource Report may be provided as individual illustrations and/or in report form, which may include photographs, maps, and illustrations;

   B.   Maps must include a legend and north arrow;

   C.   Aerial photographs must be no more than two years old, indicate the flight date, a north arrow, and the project site boundaries; and,

   D.   Illustrations must:

      1.   Include a legend and north arrow;

      2.   Be fully dimensioned;

      3.   Be drawn to an appropriate scale (one inch equals 40 feet is recommended); and,

      4.   Be on a 24-inch by 36-inch sheet folded to the standard eight and one-half inch by 11-inch format.

5.4 Content Requirements

   The ERR shall include the following:

   A.   General

      1.   A table of contents; and,

      2.   A location map showing the project site within the boundaries of the plan area or a public preserve is required.

   B.   Topography/Hydrology Map

      1.   Topography may be shown with a one- or two-foot contour map or an aerial photo with a one- or two-foot contour overlay.

      2.   On-site predevelopment hydrologic characteristics should be mapped including any 100- year floodplains with discharge of 50 cfs or greater and peak discharges entering or leaving the site for 100-year events.

      3.   If significant natural features, vegetation, or floodplain areas are proposed to be encroached upon, state why the encroachment could not be avoided and what mitigation measures will be taken.

   C.   Vegetation and Wildlife Map

      1.   Delineate any habitat type noted on the Critical and Sensitive Biological Communities (CSBC) Map including riparian and significant nonriparian habitat. Describe the densities of any of these communities or associations.

      2.   Include a written statement from the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s regional office regarding:

         a.   Endangered species (both plant and animal) on or near the project site;

         b.   Significant densities of wildlife by species; and,

         c.   All Class I or Class II habitat as defined by the CSBC Map present on or adjacent to the project site.

   D.   Conceptual Grading Plan

      1.   Indicate all areas proposed for grading;

      2.   Note all proposed changes in elevations within the project boundary due to grading by providing predevelopment and post-development spot elevations. Indicate maximum grade differential from adjacent properties at project boundaries. Differential grading information is to be provided in accordance with the Differential Grading Ordinance;

      3.   Indicate approximately how much surface area of the project site will be graded as a result of the proposed development; and,

      4.   Show all changes to drainageways including upstream and downstream conditions.

   E.   Composite Map

      1.   The purpose of the composite map is to identify where development is appropriate and where it inappropriate due to site constraints;

      2.   The composite map is prepared based on the information obtained from the PDP and the above mentioned requirements;

      3.   The proposed project as shown on the PDP should reflect the findings of the composite map; and,

      4.   Include the following elements as applicable on the composite map:

         a.   Gateway or scenic routes;

         b.   Drainageways to be left in a natural state;

         c.   Historical or archaeological features;

         d.   Heavily disturbed soils;

         e.   Landfills;

         f.   Protected peaks/ridges;

         g.   Sloped areas in excess of 15%;

         h.   Significant vegetative communities and/or wildlife habitat corridors;

         i.   Trails and trail access points; and,

         j.   Adjacent land uses.

SECTION 2-04.0.0: PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) REZONING APPLICATIONS

Section

2-04.1.0   APPLICABILITY

2-04.2.0   APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

2-04.3.0   FORMAT REQUIREMENTS

2-04.4.0   CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

2-04.1.0 APPLICABILITY

   This section provides the application submittal requirements for the Planned Area Development (PAD) Rezoning provided in Section 3.5.6 of the Unified Development Code (UDC).

2-04.2.0 APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS