A. Concept Stage Planned Unit Development: Two (2) copies or electronic files of the following exhibits, analyses and plans shall be submitted to the planning commission and city council during the PUD process:
1. A complete and signed development application.
a. The landowner's name and address and such person's interest in the subject property.
b. The applicant's name and address if different from the landowner.
c. The names and addresses of all professional consultants who have contributed to the development of the PUD plan being submitted, including attorney, land planner, engineer and surveyor.
d. Evidence that the applicant has sufficient control over the subject property to effectuate the proposed PUD, including a statement of all legal, beneficial, tenancy and contractual interests held in or affecting the subject property and including an up to date certified abstract of title or registered property report, and such other evidences as the city attorney may require to show the status of title or control of the subject property.
3. General Statement: A written statement generally describing the proposed PUD and the market which it is intended to serve and its demand showing its relationship to the comprehensive plan and how the proposed PUD is to be designed, arranged and operated in order to permit the development and use of neighboring property in accordance with the applicable regulations of the city.
4. Number Of Dwelling Units: A statement of the estimated total number of dwelling units proposed for the PUD and a tabulation of the proposed approximate allocations of land use expressed in acres and as a percent of the total project area, which shall include at least the following:
b. Area devoted to use by building type.
c. Area devoted to common open space.
d. Area devoted to public open space.
e. Approximate area devoted to streets.
f. Approximate area devoted to, and number of, off street parking and loading spaces and related access.
5. Schedule Of Stages: When the PUD is to be constructed in stages during a period of time extending beyond a single construction season, a schedule for the development of such stages or units shall be submitted stating the approximate beginning and completion date for each such stage or unit, and the proportion of the total PUD public or common open space and dwelling units to be provided or constructed during each such stage, and the overall chronology of development to be followed from stage to stage.
6. Open Space Or Service Facilities: When the proposed PUD includes provisions for public or common open space or service facilities, a statement describing the provision that is to be made for the care and maintenance of such open space or service facilities.
7. Covenants: General intents of any restrictive covenants that are to be recorded with respect to property included in the proposed PUD.
8. Existing Condition: All submitted graphics should be the same scale as the final PUD to allow easy cross reference. The use of overlays is recommended for clear reference.
a. The address and legal description of the subject property.
b. The existing zoning classification and present use of the subject property and all lands within one thousand feet (1,000') of the subject property.
c. A map depicting the existing development of the subject property and all land within three hundred feet (300') thereof which clearly indicates the location of existing streets, property lines, easements, water mains and storm and sanitary sewers.
d. Site Conditions: Graphic reproductions of the existing site conditions at a scale of one inch equals one hundred feet (1"=100').
(1) Contours - minimum two foot (2') intervals.
(2) Location, type and extent of tree cover.
(3) Areas of steep slopes or bluffs identified.
(4) Location and extent of water bodies, wetlands and streams and floodplains within three hundred feet (300') of the subject property.
(5) Existing drainage patterns.
(6) Vistas and significant views.
(7) Soil conditions as they affect development.
9. Proposed Conditions Drawing: Drawings of the proposed development concept including, but not limited to:
a. Site plan showing proposed structures and proposed uses.
b. General location of major circulation elements, such as driveways, curb cuts, parking stalls, loading spaces, access aisles, bike and pedestrian elements, and the total site coverage.
c. Public and common open space.
d. Utility plans, including water, sewer, and stormwater.
10. Exemptions: The zoning administrator may excuse an applicant from submitting any specific item of information or document required in this stage which they finds to be unnecessary to the consideration of the specific proposal for PUD approval.
11. Additional Information: The zoning administrator may require the submission of any additional information or documentation which they may find necessary or appropriate to the consideration of the proposed PUD or any aspect or stage thereof.
B. Preliminary Planned Unit Development: Preliminary PUD submissions should depict and outline the proposed implementations for the PUD. Information from the concept stage PUD may be included for background and to provide a basis for the submitted plan. The preliminary PUD submissions shall include, but not be limited to:
1. A complete and signed development application.
2. Zoning classification required for preliminary PUD submission and any other public decisions necessary for implementation of the proposed plan.
3. An accurate legal description of the entire area within the PUD for which final development plan approval is sought.
4. Narrative: A narrative shall be submitted that includes, but shall not be limited, to the following:
a. General Statement: A written statement generally describing the proposed PUD and the market which it is intended to serve and its demand showing its relationship to the comprehensive plan and how the proposed PUD is to be designed, arranged and operated in order to permit the development and use of neighboring property in accordance with the applicable regulations of the city.
b. A tabulation indicating the number of residential dwelling units and expected population.
c. A tabulation indicating the gross square footage, if any, of commercial and industrial floor space by type of activity (e.g., drugstore, dry cleaning, supermarket).
d. Number Of Dwelling Units: A statement of the estimated total number of dwelling units proposed for the PUD and a tabulation of the proposed approximate allocations of land use expressed in acres and as a percent of the total project area, which shall include at least the following:
(1) Area devoted to uses.
(2) Area devoted to use by building type.
(3) Area devoted to common open space.
(4) Area devoted to public open space.
(5) Approximate area devoted to streets.
(6) Approximate area devoted to, and number of, off street parking and loading spaces and related access.
e. Schedule Of Stages: When the PUD is to be constructed in stages during a period of time extending beyond a single construction season, a schedule for the development of such stages or units shall be submitted stating the approximate beginning and completion date for each such stage or unit, and the proportion of the total PUD public or common open space and dwelling units to be provided or constructed during each such stage, and the overall chronology of development to be followed from stage to stage.
f. Open Space Or Service Facilities: When the proposed PUD includes provisions for public or common open space or service facilities, a statement describing the provision that is to be made for the care and maintenance of such open space or service facilities.
g. Covenants: General intents of any restrictive covenants that are to be recorded with respect to property included in the proposed PUD.
h. Traffic Study: A traffic study including trip generation figures based on the proposed uses that meets the standards established in section 11-6-2 F.
i. Comprehensive Sign Plan: A comprehensive sign plan that meets the standards of 10-7-7 D of the city code.
5. Two (2) full-size sets or electronic files of preliminary plans, drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100') or scale requested by the zoning administrator, containing at least the following information:
a. Proposed name of the development (which shall not duplicate nor be similar in pronunciation to the name of any plat heretofore recorded in Wright County).
(1) Property boundary lines and dimensions of the property and any significant topographical or physical features of the property, including but not limited to, steep slopes, water resources, rocky outcroppings, and existing landscaping.
(2) The location, size, use and arrangement, including height in stories and feet and total square feet of ground area coverage and floor area, of proposed buildings, and existing buildings which will remain, if any.
(3) The location, use and size of structures and other land uses on adjacent properties.
c. Proposed Conditions: Plans submitted with the application must have sufficient detail to show compliance with the standards established within the zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, and the rest of the city code.
(1) Site Development Plan:
(a) A certificate of survey locating all buildings on lots including both existing and proposed structures.
(b) Location of all adjacent buildings located within three hundred fifty feet (350') of the exterior boundaries of the property in question.
(c) Location and number of existing and proposed parking spaces.
(d) Vehicular circulation.
(e) Location and type of all proposed lights.
(f) Curb cuts, driveways, number of parking spaces, loading areas.
(g) Total calculation of the impervious surfaces on the lot.
(h) Location, designation, and total area of all common open space.
(i) Location, designation, and total area proposed to be conveyed or dedicated for public open space, including parks, playgrounds, school sites and recreational facilities.
(a) Lot dimensions and area.
(b) Dimensions of proposed and existing structures.
(c) "Typical" floor plan and "typical" room plan.
(d) Setbacks of all buildings located on the property in question.
(3) Sanitary sewer and water plan, with estimated use per day.
(b) Proposed grading elevations.
(c) Drainage configuration.
(d) Storm sewer catch basins and invert elevations.
(f) Proposed road profile.
(a) Location of all existing trees, type, diameter, and which trees will be removed.
(b) Location, type and diameter of all proposed plantings.
(c) Location and material used for all screening devices.
(6) Architectural Or Building Plans:
(a) Floor plan including uses.
(b) Elevations including required screening elements.
(c) Renderings of proposed structures as they relate to surrounding structures and uses.
(d) Exterior wall finishes of proposed buildings, including manufactured homes.
d. Any other information that may have been required by zoning administrator, the planning commission, and the city council.
6. A statement summarizing all changes which have been made in any document, plan, data or information previously submitted, together with revised copies of any such document, plan or data.
7. Such other and further information as the zoning administrator, planning commission, or city council shall find necessary to a full consideration of the entire proposed PUD or any stage thereof.
8. The zoning administrator may excuse an applicant from submitting any specific item of information or document required in this subsection it finds to be unnecessary to the consideration of the specific proposal for PUD approval.
C. Final Planned Unit Development: The owner or applicant shall submit a final PUD application, together with any necessary supplementary information.
1. A complete and signed development application.
2. A final PUD plan set including site development plan, dimensional plan, sanitary and water plan, grading plan, landscaping plan, and final engineering plans and specifications for streets, utilities and other public improvements, together with a city/applicant agreement for the installation of such improvements and financial guarantees for the completion of such improvements.
3. Final architectural working drawings of all structures.
4. Proof of recording any easements and restrictive covenants prior to the sale of any land or dwelling unit within the PUD and of the establishment and activation of any entity that is to be responsible for the management and maintenance of any public or common open space or service facility.
5. All certificates, seals and signatures required for the dedication of land and recordation of documents.
6. Any other plans, agreements, or specifications necessary for the city staff to review the proposed construction. All work must be in conformance with the Minnesota state building code.
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D. Planned Unit Development Amendment:
1. Submittals materials for an amendment to an existing PUD shall include any submittal requirements established in section 2700.4 B. deemed necessary. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 1996-3, 3-4-1996; 2005 Code; Ord. 2007-12, 10-1-2007; Ord. 2017-01, 1-3-2017; Ord. 2019-13, 12-16-2019; Ord. 2025-09, 12-1-2025)