(A) Before a permit is issued for the construction, reconstruction or alteration of any building in a PUD District, detailed site plans, building plans and elevations and such other information necessary to determine compliance with the standards of the PUD District shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
(B) No such permit shall be issued without such approval. Approval may be granted for the plans as submitted, or conditionally, subject to stated modifications, or may be denied, with written reasons for the denial supplied to the applicant.
(C) Public hearings may be held in connection with such plan review process, with such public or other notice as is deemed appropriate, but shall not be required.
(D) Conditions for approval of development in the PUD District. The Planning Commission shall review all such permits and shall approve, modify or disapprove them after determining:
(1) That all requirements of the zoning district have been satisfied; and
(2) That a finding can be made that the following conditions are fully met.
(a) That the proposed PUD District plan for each individual portion of the development will serve to create a well-planned, visually appealing development which will create a positive image for the community and the neighborhood.
(b) That the internal streets, circulation areas and parking areas are suitable and adequate to accommodate anticipated traffic within the development: and that ingress/egress to the development will properly relate to the existing street system in terms of safety and ease of access.
(c) That proposed landscaping, lighting, and signage be coordinated within the site and create a visually appealing image for this major entrance to the city and for the surrounding neighborhood.
(d) That any exception from the standard requirements of the zoning code or PUD District are warranted by the design and amenities incorporated in the PUD District plan and in accordance with the adopted policy of the Planning Commission and City Council.
(e) That any part of the development not used for structures, parking and loading areas, circulation areas, shall be landscaped.
(f) That the PUD District plan is consistent with the intent of this district to create a visually appealing focal point for the community and the neighborhood and which is properly planned so as to minimize negative impacts on the surrounding transportation network.
(3) The approval of the detailed final PUD plan for any section of the total PUD District landholding shall expire if the zoning certificate or building permits required to implement the plan are not obtained within two years of the date of approval. The Planning Commission may extend the time limit of approval for a detailed final PUD plan if it finds the detailed final PUD plan still meets the original conditions for approval and there has been evidence that reasonable efforts have been made to accomplish the plan. The Planning Commission shall not consider or grant any extension when a zoning map change or text amendment has been enacted subsequent to the approval of the original of the final PUD plan which would effect the property subject to the plan.
HISTORY: (Formerly § 154.178-5 ; Ord. 2695, passed 6-13-89; Am. Ord. 3079, passed 1-27-98)