CHAPTER 9: SPECIAL AND MISCELLANEOUS DISTRICTS

ARTICLE 9A: SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT (SDD) DISTRICT

Section

12-9A-1 Purpose and applicability

12-9A-2 Definitions

12-9A-3 Application

12-9A-4 Development review procedures

12-9A-5 Submittal requirements

12-9A-6 Development plan

12-9A-7 Uses

12-9A-8 Design criteria and necessary findings

12-9A-9 Development standards

12-9A-10 Amendment procedures

12-9A-11 Recreation amenities tax

12-9A-12 Time requirements

12-9A-13 Fees

12-9A-14 Existing Special Development Districts

§ 12-9A-1 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY.

   (A)   Purpose. The purpose of the Special Development District is to encourage flexibility and creativity in the development of land in order to promote its most appropriate use; to improve the design character and quality of the new development with the town; to facilitate the adequate and economical provision of streets and utilities; to preserve the natural and scenic features of open space areas; and to further the overall goals of the community as stated in the Vail Comprehensive Plan. An approved development plan for a Special Development District, in conjunction with the property’s underlying zone district, shall establish the requirements for guiding development and uses of property included in the Special Development District.

   (B)   Applicability. Special Development Districts do not apply to and are not available in the following zone districts: hillside residential; single-family residential; two-family residential; and two-family primary/secondary residential.

(Ord. 21(1988) § 1; Ord. 9(1994) § 1; Ord. 29(2005) § 26)