The purpose of the Florentine Villas Special District (FVSD) Zone is to:

1. Provide for a master-planned, architecturally-designed development with customized requirements and standards to permit flexibility and initiative in property development; 
   
2. Facilitate the integration of diverse but compatible uses, including, but not limited to, detached housing, and community uses; 
   
3. Better preserve and enhance the property and neighborhood by integrated planning and design than would be possible under other existing zoning regulations of the City; and
   
4. Provide for the incorporation of community design elements to enhance neighborhood site design, streetscape design, pedestrian-friendly development, mass-transit interface and access, and usable parks and open space.

Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, an application for development within the FVSD Zone shall be submitted and processed pursuant to applicable requirements of this Title, the Centerville Municipal Code, and any rules, regulations, or standards adopted thereunder, including, but not limited to, conceptual, preliminary and final subdivision plats, site plans, conditional use permits, building permits, and any other needed permit or approval.

1. Rezoning Approval Process. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, an application for rezoning of property to the FVSD Zone shall comply with the requirements for Zoning Map amendments as provided in CZC 12.21.080. A minimum of 20 contiguous acres shall be required to rezone any property to the FVSD Zone.
   
2. Subdivision Approval Process. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, an application for residential subdivision development within the FVSD Zone shall comply with the procedures and requirements for subdivision plat approval as provided in CMC 15 (Subdivisions). 
   
3. Site Plan Approval Process. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, an application for construction and improvements within the FVSD Zone requiring site plan approval under CZC 12.21.110 shall comply with the requirements therein.

1. Development Plan Required. In addition to applicable requirements of this Title and other provisions of the Centerville Municipal Code, all applications for the rezoning of property to the FVSD Zone shall include a development plan. 
   
   1. The development plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City in conjunction with an application for rezoning to the FVSD Zone. 
      
   2. The development plan shall be drawn to scale at not smaller than 100 feet to the inch and shall conform to the requirements for a concept plan application as provided in CMC 15 (Subdivisions). In addition to the requirements of CMC 15 (Subdivisions) a development plan shall include the following:
      
      1. Pedestrian pathway plan designating the location and cross-section pattern of pedestrian pathways and related entryway features and/or amenities;
         
      2. Landscaping plan designating the location of improved landscaped areas and proposed ownership and maintenance of landscaped areas;
         
      3. Lighting plan designating the location of common area, street, pathway and other community lighting, coverage areas, and architectural renderings of fixtures;
         
      4. Traffic circulation and patterns plan designating streets and traffic patterns of prospective future street system within the development as well as connection of such internal system to adjacent properties;
         
      5. Conceptual building elevations and design schemes, including architectural renderings of building materials and design; 
         
      6. Streetscape and building setback illustrations; 
         
      7. Street and pedestrian pathway cross-sections and delineation of ownership and maintenance responsibilities within public easements and rights-of-way; 
         
      8. Designation and location of community amenities such as benches, fountains, clubhouses, pools, etc. and conceptual renderings of the same;
         
      9. The location, width, and other dimensions of proposed streets, alleys, easements, parks, and other open spaces, and designation of spaces to be dedicated to the public;
         
      10. Proposed on-site and off-site storm drainage facilities and subdrain systems including a storm drainage plan designating how storm water drainage for an event with a 10 year return interval will be handled;
          
      11. Proposed improvements for open space areas and proposed ownership and maintenance responsibilities for open space areas; and
          
      12. Proposed lot layout, and a land use designation plan delineating areas for single-family detached and attached development. 
          
2. Effect of Development Plan Approval. Upon acceptance of a development plan by the City, such plan shall be deemed to satisfy concept plan approval as required under CMC 15 (Subdivisions). Further development applications such as subdivision plat and site plan approval for development within the FVSD Zone shall comply substantially with an approved development plan.

1. Development Characteristics. Development within the FVSD Zone shall exhibit design components and characteristics, such as those set forth below, which set the development apart from a standard subdivision and/or traditional development accomplished under this Title.
   
   1. Pedestrian pathways and parkways;
      
   2. Community gathering spaces/parks;
      
   3. Diverse and distinctive design features;
      
   4. Private and public amenities; and
      
   5. Clubhouse and recreation facilities.
      
2. Evaluation Criteria. Each development proposal for development within the FVSD Zone shall be evaluated based on its compatibility with:
   
   1. The General Plan;
   2. The purpose and development standards of the FVSD Zone set forth in this Chapter;
      
   3. Sound planning practices;
      
   4. Surrounding land-uses; and
      
   5. Any other City-approved study applicable to the subject property.
      
3. Burden of Persuasion. An applicant shall have the burden of showing that the proposed use mix, project design, and location of uses and facilities meet the requirements of this Chapter.

1. Land Use Designation Plan. Development within an FVSD Zone shall comply with the land use designation plan approved by the City in conjunction with a development plan. 
   
   1. Density in areas shown on the approved development plan as “Detached Single-Family Dwellings” shall not exceed a gross density of four dwelling units per acre. 
      
   2. The total number of detached single-family dwellings in the FVSD Zone shall not exceed 70.
      
   3. The overall density for development of property designated as the “Residential Development Area” in the approved development plan shall not exceed a maximum gross density of four units per acre. 
      
2. No Density Guarantee. The density limitations and provisions set forth in this Section are not intended to guarantee density for any project area or development within the FVSD Zone. Actual density shall depend on compliance with applicable standards, and circumstances and topography of the particular property.

The following uses shall be permitted in the FVSD zone:

1. Single-family residential;
   
2. Public and private community uses;
   
3. Public facilities; and
   
4. Quasi-public uses.
   

Development within the FVSD Zone shall comply with the development standards set forth in this Section and other applicable requirements of this Title and the Centerville Municipal Code.

1. Architecture and Construction Materials. Each principal structure shall have an exterior consisting of brick, stucco, rock, Hardie-board, or other similar products, with the exception of concrete masonry block. Other materials may be permitted on soffits, fascias, gable ends, and accessory structures as approved in conjunction with architectural plans. 
   
   1. Each driveway shall be constructed of poured concrete or masonry to the City Standards and Specifications. 
      
   2. Final architectural renderings and building elevations, including design scheme and building materials, for single-family detached dwelling units shall be approved by the City in conjunction with final subdivision plat and/or site plan approval.
      
2. Detached Dwelling Lots and Buildings.
   
   1. Detached single-family dwellings shall have at least 1,225 square feet of living space and a two car attached garage of at least 400 square feet with a minimum width of 20 feet. 
      
      1. Lot sizes for a single-family use shall range between 5,000 square feet to 13,650 square feet. 
         
      2. Minimum lot width, as measured 20 feet from back of curb and maintained to the rear lot line, shall be at least 60 feet.
         
   2. Single-family dwellings shall meet the following minimum setbacks, as measured from back of sidewalk:
      
      1. Front yard: 20 feet.
         
      2. Side yard: 5 feet, with a combined side yard setback of 12 feet; provided that lots within a single-family residential area located north of the main entry off of 400 West Street may have combined side yard setbacks of 10 feet with no less than a minimum of 5 feet side yard setback.
         
      3. Corner lot, street side yard: 15 feet, as measured from the back of sidewalk.
         
      4. Rear yard: 15 feet from the building foundation.
         
      5. Garages shall be located at least 20 feet from back of sidewalk regardless of the garage location.
         
      6. Notwithstanding the foregoing setback standards, all construction, improvements, structures and fencing shall comply with the City visibility and fencing standards as set forth in CZC 12.55.230. 
         
   3. The maximum height at the highest point of a roof may not exceed 35 feet for principal structures, and 15 feet for accessory structures. Accessory structures shall be allowed only in a rear yard, may not exceed 500 square feet, and may be located to within five feet of a property line as long as all roof runoff is collected and diverted to at least three feet from the property line.
      
   4. Lot sizes, dwelling sizes, and height shall be varied and should transition to be compatible with existing adjacent development.
      
3. Drainage and Infrastructure. A final drainage plan shall be submitted and approved by the City for development within the FVSD Zone in conjunction with subdivision and/or site plan approval. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, development within the FVSD Zone shall provide and comply with the Centerville Municipal Code, rules, regulations, standards and bonding requirements for public improvements and infrastructure.
   
4. Fencing. Fencing within the FVSD Zone shall be constructed of vinyl, wrought iron, or masonry materials. No fence shall be located within one foot of a sidewalk, with the exception of fences that are part of a design feature as approved in accordance with a development plan.
   
5. Lighting. A final lighting plan shall be submitted and approved in conjunction with final subdivision and/or site plan approval for development within the FVSD Zone. The lighting plan shall designate the location, design, maintenance responsibilities and coverage of lighting for all common areas, streets, pathways and other proposed community lighting.
   
6. Open Space. Any public open space, including, but not limited to, landscaping within rights-of-way, landscaped pedestrian pathway easements, public parks, and other open space areas to be dedicated to the City, shall be provided within the “Residential Development Area” as designated in the approved development plan.
   
   1. The location, design, improvements, facilities, ownership and maintenance of public open space shall be approved in conjunction with the development plan and subdivision and/or site plan approval. All required public open space shall be dedicated to the City and/or deeded or preserved for public use by easement or other recordable document acceptable to the City at the time of final subdivision plat and/or site plan approval. 
      
   2. For purposes of this Subsection, open space shall include open space within any given project dedicated to the City and/or protected and designated as public pathways or common areas deeded or preserved for public use by easement or other recordable document acceptable to the City.
      
7. Parking. Parking within the FVSD Zone shall conform to CZC 12.52 (Off-Street Parking and Loading). Provided, however, that a minimum of four off-street parking spaces shall be provided within the development for each single-family dwelling, at least two of which shall be provided within an enclosed attached garage. 
   
8. Private Common Areas.
   
   1. Private common areas, public easement landscaped parkway areas, and improvements designated in the development plan shall be maintained by a homeowners association or similar development association. In order to insure the maintenance of the open/common space and any improvements therein, the developer shall incorporate a development association under the laws of the State of Utah, prior to final subdivision plat approval. 
      
   2. In the event the development association does not maintain open/common space and improvements as indicated at the time of approval, the City may perform the required maintenance or contract a third party to perform the required maintenance and recover all costs through the development association. In the event the development association fails or is rendered incapable of fulfilling its administrative responsibilities, the City may establish a special improvement district and administer the bylaws as it sees fit. 
      
   3. The articles of incorporation and bylaws of the development association shall specifically grant to the City power to establish a special improvement district in the event of association’s incapacity or demise. Evidence of incapacity or demise shall include any or all of the following:
      
      1. Cessation of maintenance for six months or more;
         
      2. Bankruptcy or financial insolvency;
         
      3. Formal disbanding of the development association; or
         
      4. Failure to implement the bylaws of the development association or ordinances of the City within six months of written notification from the City.
         
9. Streets. Street design and cross-sections for streets and rights-of-way within the FVSD Zone shall comply with the street design standards approved in conjunction with a development plan, and may include public and private streets. All street improvements and design shall be subject to review and approval by the Fire Marshal and applicable fire safety and Construction Codes.
   
10. Sidewalks and Pedestrian Pathways. Sidewalks meeting minimum City and Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards shall be provided and constructed within project boundaries which provide adequate pedestrian circulation and access. 
    
    1. The exact placement, design, and construction of sidewalks and pedestrian pathways within the FVSD Zone shall be approved in conjunction with a development plan. 
       
    2. Trees shall be allowed in public and private parkstrip and pedestrian pathway areas in accordance with approved landscaping and development plans.
       
11. Signs. Except as otherwise provided in this Subsection, each sign within the FVSD Zone shall comply with CZC 12.54 (Signs). Exceptions to sign requirements may be approved by the Planning Commission for entryway features, community facilities signage, and directional signage provided the Planning Commission makes a finding that such exceptions are consistent with the purpose of this Chapter and CZC 12.54 (Signs).

1. Intent. The FVSD Zone designation is intended to be utilized for the development of the subject property in accordance with the terms and conditions of the FVSD Zone and the approved development plan for the property.
   
2. Preliminary Subdivision Plat. Rezoning of any property to the FVSD Zone shall be subject to and conditioned upon submission of a preliminary subdivision plat within one year from the effective date of rezoning.
   
3. Final Subdivision Plat. Rezoning of any property to the FVSD Zone is further subject to submission, approval, and recording of a final subdivision plat within one year from the effective date of approval of the preliminary subdivision plat(s) and/or site plan approval, as applicable.
   
4. Substantial Construction. Substantial construction shall be commenced within one year from the date of final plat recording.