Airway Heights City Zoning Code

PUDs shall be initiated by the owner of all property involved if under one ownership, or by joint application of all owners having title to all the property in the area proposed for PUD.

The PUD process consists of two phases, a preliminary phase and a final phase. A preliminary PUD includes a site development plan illustrating the concept of the development and uses to be allowed. The decision by the Planning Commission to approve a preliminary PUD shall be binding. This preliminary phase shall not be construed as to render the final PUD inflexible. Said approval is valid for a five-year period, which may be extended up to three years by determination of the City Planner. Any extension of time must be requested by the applicant, in writing, prior to expiration of the original approval, stating specific reasons for such a request.

The preliminary PUD application shall include all the requirements for a preliminary plat application contained in Chapter 16.03 AHMC, and shall be processed in accordance with AHMC Title 14. In addition, a complete PUD application shall include a PUD narrative and a PUD map, which shall include but is not limited to the following:

Before expiration of the preliminary PUD, approval of the final PUD is required. Approval of the final PUD shall be administrative unless the Planning Commission, at the preliminary PUD hearing, determines a public hearing on the final PUD is required as a condition of final approval. A final PUD differs from the preliminary PUD in the amount of detailed information provided. The final PUD shall include all the requirements for a final plat contained in Chapter 16.04 AHMC, including approved road plans and drainage systems, assurance of building and fire code compliance, and those requirements and conditions applied to preliminary PUD approval. Any PUD not finalized before the expiration of the preliminary PUD approval shall become void. Construction shall not commence until a PUD has been given final approval.

No changes in the approved final PUD, such as rearrangement of lots, blocks, streets, building locations, development standards, or other such changes, may be made subsequent to final development plan approval except, as provided for under AHMC § 16.01.100.

A PUD may be developed in phases or increments, subject to an approved phasing schedule. A master phasing plan shall be submitted with the preliminary PUD for approval by the City Planner. The phasing plan may be approved provided:

A phasing plan may be amended following preliminary PUD approval. The amended phasing plan may be approved by the City Planner provided the above criteria are met.

By furnishing the City with a performance bond, satisfactory to the City Attorney, in which assurance is given the City that the installation of the minimum improvements will be carried out as provided in this chapter, Chapter 16.08 AHMC, and other City ordinances, and according to the specifications of the City Engineer, within three years from the date the final PUD is approved by the City Planner:

By actual installation of improvements in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and in accordance with the installation requirements and under the supervision of the City Engineer;

By a combination of these methods.

Neighborhood Family residential zone (NFR);

Multiple-family residential zone (MFR).

The increase of traffic which will be generated by the development;

The existing width and condition of streets to be affected;

The presence or absence of improved sidewalks;

Potential impacts upon the value of surrounding properties;

The anticipated impact upon availability of parking;

The existence of a particular conflict between vehicular and pedestrian traffic;

The street type designated by the Public Works standards.

Front Yard Setback. All structures shall be set back 10 feet from front property line, or 10 feet from back of sidewalk provided: (1) all structures are located on the lot; (2) no parking may be within 10 feet; (3) the entrance to a structure intended to store vehicles may not be not be closer than 20 feet from the back of the sidewalk and must located on the lot.

Rear Yard Setback. Setback can be zero feet for lots adjacent to alleyways or a private or public access roadway, except, if parking or a structure which includes parking is located in the rear yard area of the lot, then the setback is 20 feet from the rear property line. Setbacks for lots which do not have an alleyway are required to be a minimum of five feet to property line.

Corner Side Yard Setback. Corner side yard facing a street or public way, the setback is zero feet except, if parking or a structure which includes parking is located within the side yard, then the setback is 20 feet from the side property line.

Within a PUD project, private and public streets are permitted consistent with the most recently adopted Public Works Standards if all the following conditions are fulfilled:

Drainage. A drainage plan shall be required consistent with the Airway Heights Public Works standards.

Pedestrian Circulation Facilities. Within PUD projects, pedestrian circulation facilities serving each unit shall be provided in accordance with the following criteria:

All streets, parking areas, and facilities shall be lighted. All light poles shall be made of metal.

All new dwelling units within a PUD shall provide access by alley or driveway subject to the standards of AHMC § 17.06.095 or § 17.09.095 based on the zone in which the property is located, and/or private or public streets as required by the Public Works standards.

If applicable, open space dedication shall be consistent with the dedication requirements of AHMC Title 16 Subdivisions.

Open space dedications do not include any storm water facilities.

Open spaces, pedestrian and vehicular circulation facilities, parking facilities, and other pertinent amenities shall be an integral part of the landscape, and particular attention shall be given to the retention of natural landscape features of the site;

The layout of structures and other facilities shall effect conservation in street and utility improvements;

Recreational areas (active and passive) shall be generally dispersed throughout the development and shall be easily accessible from all dwelling units.

The layout of streets and alleys shall provide for connectivity, rear alley access to properties for parking and utilities, and provide for on-street parking.