(A) A development order shall contain at a minimum the following provisions:
(1) Intensity of development. The development order shall contain provisions to regulate the intensity of development within the planned development district. These provisions may apply to the project as a whole or to subareas within the project.
(a) For nonresidential development, the intensity of development may be regulated:
1. By specifying a floor area ratio (FAR) or ratios;
2. By specifying maximum square footage or gross leasable area;
3. By specifying setbacks, height and bulk restrictions; or
4. By a combination of such restrictions for the project as a whole or for components or subareas within the project. In addition, nonresidential development order may specify performance standards to be imposed on the project and restrictions regarding the location and nature of industrial, commercial and other non- residential activities. In making its determination regarding the intensity of development and appropriate performance standards, the City Commission may consider the character and scale of similar development, the character and scale of surrounding development and the area in general, the real or anticipated impact on public facilities and services.
(b) The minimum and maximum number of dwelling units permitted shall be computed. The permitted number of dwelling units may be distributed in any manner over the residential portion of the project consistent with the intent and provisions of this section. The development order shall specify distribution of residential density for the project as a whole or for subareas within the project. In making its determination regarding the distribution of residential densities, the City Commission may consider the compatibility of residential densities with other uses within the district as well as outside the district, the impact of residential densities on public facilities and services.
(2) Uses permitted. For nonresidential development the specific uses shall be listed. For residential uses the types of dwellings shall be listed.
(3) Bulk, area and height requirements. The development order shall specify bulk, area and height restrictions for the project as a whole or for sub-areas and/or components of the project. In making its determination regarding the restrictions, the Commission may consider the character and scale of the proposed development as it relates to other uses and structures both within the district and outside the district and the general character and scale of similar development within the area of the proposal.
(4) Public facilities. The development order shall specify conditions, restrictions and standards relating to the timely provision of necessary public facilities. In making its determination regarding the conditions, restrictions and standards, the Commission may consider the adequacy of existing facilities, the timely provision of adequate facilities, the impact of the proposed development on existing and/or planned facilities and the overall cost to the community.
(5) Access to public thoroughfares. The development order shall specify the location and general design of ingress and egress to the project along with any proposed access restrictions. The City Commission may impose the access standards and restrictions as are necessary to protect the integrity and function of the city’s thoroughfare system and to insure the safe and efficient circulation of vehicles and pedestrians within the TDD district. In making its determination regarding the access standards and restrictions, the Commission may consider the classification and function of the thoroughfare system, existing and projected volumes, the condition and design of the affected thoroughfares, the effect of the proposed development on traffic flow and circulation patterns and the consistency with the city’s Comprehensive Plan and other adopted plans and policies.
(6) Off-street parking and loading requirements. Unless specifically modified by the development order, the off-street parking and loading requirements imposed by Article VII shall apply. Reductions in off-street parking and loading standards may be approved only if it can be demonstrated that parking demand will be less due to design and/or occupancy characteristics of the project and/or the availability of public transportation.
(7) Sign requirements. Unless specifically modified by the development order, the sign requirements imposed by Article VIII shall apply. The sign plan shall be approved only if the general intent of the sign regulations regarding size, location, illumination, structural integrity and relation to surrounding uses is satisfied.
(8) Landscaping and perimeter treatment. The development order shall specify the design and arrangement of landscaping on all open space areas in the TDD district and on all buffer and perimeter areas provided to mitigate the impact of the project upon adjoining properties and/or to achieve an appropriate transition between land uses and densities. The City Commission may impose the standards and requirements for perimeter treatment it deems necessary to protect adjoining properties from adverse effects and to achieve an appropriate transition of land uses and densities.
(Ord. 881-04, passed 5-24-2004)