7-8.1.

INTENT.

The intent of the planned development district is to better bridge the inherent difference between residential and nonresidential uses; and to better accommodate change within those areas of the Town of Batesburg-Leesville where due to economics or other factors responsible for change, potentially incompatible development could compromise property values or adversely impact existing land use, transportation facilities, or infrastructure.

Through the planned development district advocated by this district, it is possible to ameliorate differences between potentially incompatible uses by exacting concessions and conditions as necessary to achieve "land use compatibility."

7-8.2.

MINIMUM SITE REQUIREMENTS.

Minimum area requirements for a planned development district shall be two (2) acres.

7-8.3.

PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES.

Any use proposed by the developer and considered by the planning commission as being compatible to other nearby uses within and beyond the district may be permitted in such district, upon approval by the Planning Commission and Town Council.

7-8.4.

RESIDENTIAL DENSITY PERMITTED.

Residential density shall not exceed an average of seventeen (17) dwelling units per acre. The acreage devoted to residential use shall be used to determine density.

7-8.5.

MINIMUM LOT AREA.

The minimum lot area for any portion of the planned development district shall conform to the requirements of the applicable zoning district standards for the density approved in the general development plan.

7-8.6.

MINIMUM LOT WIDTH, MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS, MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE, MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES.

The minimum lot width, minimum setback requirements, maximum lot coverage and maximum height of structures for all or any one portion of the planned development district shall conform to the requirements of the applicable zoning district standards for the density approved in the general development plan.

7-8.7.

MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING.

Off street parking and loading requirements as set forth in Article 6 of the Zoning Ordinance shall be met for each specified use.

7-8.8.

SIGNS.

Signs are permitted in planned development districts only in accordance with provisions of Article 9, "Regulation of Signs" of this Ordinance.

7-8.9.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS.

A minimum screen which meets the requirements of the Section of this Ordinance must be provided. The planning commission may require additional screening between uses and densities of development as a condition of plat approval.

7-8.10.

SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS.

A site plan shall be submitted with a request for rezoning and shall contain the following information:

a.

The proposed title of the project and the name of the engineer, architect, designer, or landscape architect, and the developer.

b.

The northpoint, scale and date. The scale of the site plan shall be not more than fifty (50) feet to one inch for projects less than one hundred (100) acres or one hundred (100) feet to one inch for those over one hundred (100) acres.

c.

Existing zoning and zoning district boundaries and proposed changes in zoning, if any.

d.

The boundaries of the property involved, the location of all existing easements, property lines, existing streets, buildings and other existing physical features on and immediately adjacent to the project.

e.

The location and dimensions of proposed streets, alleys, driveways, curb cuts, entrances and exist, parking and load areas (including number of parking spaces).

f.

The location of proposed lots, setback lines, easements and land use.

g.

The proposed location and approximate heights of all multifamily and nonresidential buildings and dimensions of structures drawn to scale.

h.

The proposed location and description of all fences, walls, screens, buffers, plantings, and landscaping.

i.

The proposed location and number of dwelling units (by bedroom type) for multifamily project.

j.

The proposed location, character, size and height of all signs.

k.

A location map showing the position of the proposed development in relation to the community.

l.

A tabulation of total number of acres in the project to be devoted to public and/or private reservations.

m.

The planning commission may establish additional requirements for site plan approval, and in cases, may waive a particular requirement if, in its opinion, the inclusion of that requirement is not essential to a proper assessment of the project.

7-8.11.

ACTIONS BY PLANNING COMMISSION AND TOWN COUNCIL.

Actions by the Planning Commission and Town Council shall be as provided for amendments generally. Said bodies may approve the application, may include specific modifications of the proposal or other applicable regulations, or may deny the application.

If the amendment is granted, Town Council shall, in it amending action, approve the application as it may have been changed during earlier procedures, or indicate required modifications; and be binding on the applicant. If modifications are required, council shall officially state its reasons for the record.

If the amendment is granted, the developer shall be required to proceed in accord with the approved planned development district, as supplemental or modified by council in the particular case, and shall conform to any time or priority limitations established by council for initiating and/or completing the development in whole, or in specified stages.

In taking action to amend the zoning map to establish the approved planned development district, council shall pass upon the adequacy of the application, in form and substance relative to any agreements, contract, sureties, or other instruments involved; and before development may proceed, such instruments shall be approved by appropriate officers and agencies.

7.8.12.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION ON APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.

Once a planned development district is established on the official zoning map, no zoning or building permit shall be issued therein, unless in compliance with the site plan and other documents approved by council. Except as provided below, all plans and reports approved by council shall be binding on the applicant and any successors in title so long as the planned development district zoning is applicable.

7-8.13.

CHANGES IN APPROVED PLANS.

Changes in approved final plans and reports may be approved by the planning commission only upon findings that such changes will not increase the density of the project, amount of traffic generated, reduce screening or off-street parking requirements, or substantially alter the composition of the project. Any such change to the contrary shall be approved subject to further study by the planning commission and amendatory action by Town Council.