The submission of a Concept Plan is required as the initial process for the establishment of a Planned Unit Development. The applicant is encouraged to engage in informal consultations with the Planning Commission prior to preparing the Concept Plan, it being understood that no statement or representation by Planning Commission members shall be binding upon the Commission.
The applicant shall prepare a Concept Plan and shall submit the number of copies of this Concept Plan as specified by the Zoning Officer along with the application for a change of Zoning District to the Planning Commission for recommendation to Council for approval. One electronic copy in PDF format shall also be submitted by the applicant.
(a) The Concept Plan shall contain:
(1) A base map of the property showing existing and proposed land use, general topography and physical features and the following information:
A. Property boundaries;
B. Adjacent thoroughfares and access points;
C. Vehicular and pedestrian circulation;
D. Location of different land use areas;
E. Approximate locations of proposed buildings;
F. Density levels of each area;
G. Location of schools, parks or other community facility sites, if any;
H. Setback and height requirements;
I. Proposed drainage;
J. General utility plan;
K. Parking layout;
L. Proposed sign plans; and
M. Other information as may be required by the Municipality for review.
(2) Time schedule of projected development if construction is to extend beyond a two-year time period.
(3) All necessary legal documentation relating to the transfer of common open space, if proposed, to the legally established Homeowners Association or protection of common open space, or other mechanism approved by the Municipality.
(b) The Planning Commission shall study the application and Concept Plan and shall hold a public hearing within 35 days of the time of application. Following this public hearing, the Planning Commission shall make a report to the Municipal Council within 35 days recommending approval or disapproval and the reasons therefor. The Planning Commission may explicitly impose special conditions relating to the planned unit development with regard to type and extent of public improvements, maintenance of common open space, and any other pertinent development characteristics as needed in making a determination. The time period for review may be extended if agreed upon by the applicant.
(Ord. 17-2013, passed 9-24-2013)