It is the intention of this ordinance to provide areas of sufficient size and allowing reasonable flexibility in design and orientation for the establishment of a structure or group of structures which include one or more retail sales, service and office enterprises on a single parcel of land in the form generally known as a "one stop shopping center."

In the case of a plan for a large scale development which, in the judgment of the planning commission and county commission, provides adequate open space and improvements for pedestrian and vehicular circulation, light, air and service needs of the tract when fully developed, the application of the usual requirements of area, height, bulk and placement is not intended within the planned unit development. The application of these usual restrictions in certain large scale developments may have results affording less protection to the public health, safety and welfare than if this intended measure of flexibility where permitted. The intent of this district is to increase the desirability and convenience to the users of the development without causing adverse effects on adjoining properties.

The minimum size of a commercial planned unit development district is four acres.

Within the commercial planned unit development districts, the following regulations shall apply.

(1)

Any use permitted in non-residential zoning districts.

(1)

Places of worship. Provided that the proposed site is not less than one acre and a complete site development sketch is submitted with the application and provision is made for off-street parking.

(2)

Medical facilities, nursing homes, group homes and personal care homes.

(3)

Public buildings, structures or other public land uses.

(1)

A petition for rezoning land in this district shall be submitted to the city planning office the same as with any zoning request.

(2)

A written statement to accompany the zoning application must contain the following:

(a)

An explanation of the character of the development.

(b)

A statement of present ownership of all land included within the development.

(c)

A general indication of the expected schedule of development.

(3)

Preliminary development plan. Following the official rezoning of the proposed property, the applicant shall submit a preliminary development site plan. The preliminary development plan shall include all of the following information:

(a)

A preliminary site plan at a scale not less than 1" = 200', depicting all existing masses of trees and other natural features including the topography of the land. A preliminary solution of all storm drainage needs shall be included.

(b)

The location and grouping of all uses and the amount of area for each, plus preliminary utility service plans.

(c)

The tentative location of each structure on the site. Tentative floor plans and exterior elevations, which need not be the result of final architectural decisions but which shall adequately describe the development, shall also be included.

(d)

A preliminary vehicular and pedestrian circulation system including driveways, walkways, loading areas, parking areas including the number of parking spaces, and streets to be dedicated.

(e)

A system of open space and recreational uses in residential projects with estimates of acreage to be dedicated for public use and that to be retained in common ownership.

(f)

A draft of the declaration by which the use, maintenance and continued protection of the development and any of its common open space areas shall be submitted.

(g)

A development schedule indicating the stages in which the project will be built and the approximate date when construction of each stage can be expected to begin, the anticipated rate of development, the approximate dates when the stages in the development will be completed and the area and location of common space that will be provided at each stage.

(4)

The planning commission shall review and approve the preliminary development plan. In reviewing a development site plan in this district, the planning commission shall consider the following criteria, to the extent relevant in each case, in evaluating the merits and purpose of a multi-family development. Individual lots, buildings, streets and parking areas should be designed and situated to:

(a)

Minimize alteration of the natural features and topography.

(b)

Minimize the adverse effects of noise and traffic on off-site residents.

(c)

Allow for proper and adequate access for fire fighting purposes and access to service areas to provide garbage and waste collection and for other emergency and accessory services.

(d)

Achieve a compatible relationship between development and the land as well as with adjacent developments and land.

(e)

The proposed development should not adversely affect the orderly development of the city.

(f)

The proposed development shall accomplish the objectives and shall meet the standards and performance criteria as outlined in this article.

(5)

Final development plan. Following the approval of the preliminary development plan, the applicant shall, within six months, submit to the planning commission a final development plan containing in final form the information required in the preliminary development plan. The planning commission shall review and approve the final development plan to see that it is in compliance with the preliminary development plan. The planning commission may approve changes in the final development plan which comply with the following criteria:

(a)

The revised plan contains the same or a fewer number of dwelling units or structures and/or floor area, or

(b)

The open space is in the same general location and in the same general amount, or a greater amount, or

(c)

The buildings have the same or less number of stories and/or floor area, or

(d)

The roads and drives follow approximately the same course.

(6)

Final approval. No building permits shall be issued until the approval process is complete and all necessary plans, drawings, specifications and other required data have been submitted and approved. No construction may commence until the entire approval process is completed and appropriate permits issued.

**Zero lot line commercial development does not require side and rear setbacks.