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Carlin City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 7

PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT

3-7-1: PERMITTED USES:

Uses permitted, subject to issuance of a special use permit in each case:
   (A)   Private parks, recreation areas and buildings, clubs and social halls, play fields, common owned open areas, swimming pools, all in connection with an overall development and not operated as a business for commercial purposes.
   (B)   A variety of dwelling types and land uses which complement each other and harmonize with existing and proposed uses in the vicinity. Standards of minimum lot area, and maximum lot coverage, minimum lot width, landscaped areas and off street parking shall be defined specifically by special use permit. However, the average dwelling site per net acre, including common owned grounds, shall not be less than minimum lot area required by respective regulations for district in which planned unit development is located. (Ord. 64, 11-17-1971)

3-7-2: DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

   (A)   The tract or parcel of land involved must contain a minimum of one acre and be either in one ownership, or subject to joint action by all the owners of contiguous property included in proposed development. The holder of a written option to purchase land shall be deemed to be an owner for the purpose of such application.
   (B)   The regulations prescribed in section 3-2-6 of this title, special use permits, shall be to control the procedure for application, hearing action and conditions of special use permits for planned unit developments; provided however, that in addition, the application shall be accompanied by:
      (1)   A boundary survey map of the area. If applicant proposed to subdivide his property, a tentative subdivision map may be substituted for this requirement.
      (2)   A map of existing and proposed topography of proposed development area with contours at intervals of not more than ten feet (10').
      (3)   Other topographic features, including all trees over six inches (6") in diameter (or groves where grouped) trees to be removed and other natural features.
      (4)   An overall development plan showing use or uses, dimensions and locations of proposed streets, parks and playgrounds, school sites, recreational areas and other open spaces with such pertinent information as may be necessary for determination that contemplated plan makes it desirable to apply regulations and requirements differing from those ordinarily applicable under this title. This information shall include proposed street system; proposed building site layout; proposed reservation for parks, parkways, playground, recreational areas and open spaces; proposed location of all commercial land uses (if any) and appropriate off street parking, types of dwellings and portions of area proposed therefor; proposed locations of dwellings; garages and parking areas, fire hydrants, street signs and other street furniture.
      (5)   Character, materials, color and texture to show development design in three (3) dimensions.
      (6)   Elevations and perspective to show relationship of building heights to surrounding topography.
      (7)   Legal means of administration, control.
      (8)   A tabulation of gross land area of development, a tabulation of area to be devoted to each land use, and a tabulation of average population density per net acre including common owned grounds, and per gross acre devoted to residential use.
   (C)   Residential densities may be increased up to ten percent (10%) of those allowed in the respective base area classification.
   (D)   Exclusive park and open space areas shall not be less than twenty percent (20%) of gross area with adequate controls to ensure perpetual preservation and maintenance. (Ord. 64, 11-17-1971)

3-7-3: BUILDING HEIGHT:

Height limits for the planned unit development shall be four (4) stories and/or forty five feet (45'). (Ord. 64, 11-17-1971)

3-7-4: YARDS:

Front yards shall be equal to building line setback, as herein set forth, but in no event less than thirty feet (30'). Side and rear yards shall not be required, except a minimum of twenty feet (20') along all property lines adjoining another owner. (Ord. 64, 11-17-1971)

3-7-5: CONDITIONS FOR PERMIT:

   (A)   Permit Grant: The council may grant a permit for a planned unit development as the use permit was applied for, or in modified form, if from the application and evidence submitted, it makes the following findings:
      (1)   That proposed planned unit development is in accord with objectives of this zoning title and purpose of district in which it is located.
      (2)   That proposed planned unit development will not be detrimental to public health, safety and welfare or injurious to the neighborhood.
      (3)   That the combination or difference in dwelling types and variety of land uses in the development will complement each other and will harmonize with existing and proposed land uses in the vicinity.
   (B)   Conditions Of Special Use Permit: The board of councilmen may require as a condition for granting a special use permit, all or any of the following:
      (1)   Upon the abandonment of the project for which the special use permit was issued, or upon expiration of three (3) years from granting of a special use permit of a planned unit development, which has not then been completed or commenced, and an extension of time for completion granted, the special use permit shall expire and the land and structures thereon may be used without a special use permit for any other lawful purpose permissible within the zoning regulations for district in which located.
      (2)   That the special use permit may be revoked if the developer deviates from development plan approved by the planning commission without first obtaining the consent of the planning commission to such change, or changes.
      (3)   If the planned unit development contains common owned areas or facilities that the subdivider shall make provisions in declaration of tract restrictions that common owned area and/or facilities shall be used exclusively for purpose or purposes as set forth in the special use permit, and:
         (a) The subdivider files, or causes to be filed, a petition for the formation of community services district for preservation and maintenance of such common owned areas or facilities; or
         (b) The subdivider presents in writing the means by which preservation and maintenance or common owned areas or facilities is to be accomplished and payment of all taxes thereon assured. (Ord. 64, 11-17-1971)