A.   Minimum Size: Each MPC zone shall be at least fifty (50) acres in size.

B.   Open Space Required: A minimum of thirty percent (30%) open space shall be provided to include natural open space, trails or parks.

C.   Petition: A petition shall be submitted for a text and zoning map amendment as provided in section 9-5-060 of this title, including the following materials:

1.   The proposed zone name and location;

2.   A proposed development agreement;

3.   The proposed zone text including:

a.   Permitted, conditional, and accessory uses; and

b.   Proposed development standards providing:

(1)   Land use standards establishing mix of land use types, location, and density;

(2)   Lot standards establishing requirements for lot area and dimensions;

(3)   Building setback standards for front, side and rear yards; and

(4)   Building regulations addressing building height, building orientation, and architectural design guidelines; and

4.   A conceptual master plan showing:

a.   The location of proposed land uses and proposed residential densities;

b.   The location, arrangement and configuration of open space, parks and trails; and

c.   The location and design of street infrastructure.

D.   Development Standards: The development standards may include development regulations regarding processing of applications, common and private open space guidelines, natural resource protections, grading, drainage and street standards.

E.   Modification By City Council: In considering a petition for an MPC zone, the proposed zone text and zoning map amendment may be modified by the city council to meet the intent and requirements of this section and may include regulations and standards other than those proposed by the petitioner.

F.   Development Agreement: An MPC zone shall only be established with the concurrent approval of a development agreement.

G.   Findings Required For Approval: The proposed MPC text and zoning map amendment and schematic development plan shall be approved only if the city council makes the following findings:

1.   The zone is necessary to provide land use or design standards tailored to a specific geographic area and development program that cannot otherwise be provided through conventional zoning.

2.   The zone provides equal or greater compatibility with surrounding land uses than would occur with conventional zoning.

3.   The zone provides equal or greater protection to sensitive lands than would occur with conventional zoning.

4.   The zone avoids incompatible development on lands subject to natural hazards.

5.   The zone promotes efficient land use by allowing housing and commercial development at densities that are appropriate for the area.

6.   The zone provides equal or greater opportunities for alternative modes of transportation such as walking, bicycling, or transit, than would occur with conventional zoning by:

a.   Encouraging or requiring significant mixed use development where appropriate; and

b.   Providing a master plan with direct and convenient pedestrian or bicycle connections between all land uses.

H.   Designation: Upon approval, each MPC zone shall be given a unique name following the designation "MPC-" and shall be independent of any other MPC zone.

I.   Permit Approval: Within an MPC zone, applications for subdivision approval, site plan, conditional use permits, and any other needed permits shall be submitted and approved as required to implement the conceptual master plan. The conceptual master plan shall meet the conceptual subdivision review requirement of title 17 of this code.

J.   Amendments To Plan: Amendments to an approved conceptual master plan shall be obtained by following the procedures required for first approval as set forth in this section. (Ord. 996, 1-17-2012)

A.   Purpose: The MPC-Edelweiss zone is intended to provide a master planned development where customized zoning requirements apply in order to allow for a compatible transition between neighboring residential uses and the Corner Canyon Regional Park. Significant features of the development include thirty percent (30%) open space, low average density and trailhead accommodation. Implementation of the MPC zone will provide the flexibility to create a mix of residential uses that will appeal to many different homebuyers and price ranges not typically found in other zoning classifications within the city.

B.   Permitted Uses:

Accessory dwelling units, per chapter 31 of this title.

Accessory structures, per chapter 10 of this title.

Church.

Dwelling, multi-family.

Dwelling, single-family.

Home occupations, per chapter 34 of this title.

Model homes.

C.   Conditional Uses:

Home occupations, per chapter 34 of this title.

D.   Procedures: Subdivision plat review is required for each portion of the development. Approval of the MPC acknowledges acceptance of the adopted master plan. See exhibit A of this section.

E.   Development Standards; Single-Family: The development standards of the Edelweiss master planned community zone have been established to create lot standards and guide the design of the lighting, landscaping, parking and road infrastructure within the master plan. Single-family residential shall meet the following standards:

1.   Lot Size, Frontage And Setbacks For Cottage Lots:

a.   Minimum lot size: Five thousand (5,000) square feet;

b.   Minimum lot frontage: Forty feet (40');

c.   Minimum lot width at front setback: Forty five feet (45');

d.   Front setbacks: Fifteen feet (15') minimum; twenty feet (20') to garage minimum;

e.   Rear setbacks: Twenty feet (20'); rear decks may protrude five feet (5') into setback;

f.   Side setbacks: Five feet (5') minimum;

g.   Side access garage: Twenty feet (20') minimum;

h.   Corner lot setbacks: Fifteen feet (15') minimum.

2.   Lot Size, Frontage And Setbacks For Estate Lots:

a.   Minimum lot size: Eight thousand (8,000) square feet;

b.   Minimum lot frontage: Fifty feet (50');

c.   Minimum lot width at front setback: Seventy feet (70');

d.   Front setback: Fifteen feet (15') minimum; twenty feet (20') to garage minimum;

e.   Rear setbacks: Twenty feet (20'); rear decks may protrude five feet (5') into setback;

f.   Side setbacks: Total fifteen feet (15'); five feet (5') minimum per side;

g.   Side access garage: Twenty feet (20') minimum;

h.   Corner lot setbacks: Fifteen feet (15') minimum.

3.   Project Lighting: All light sources visible along ridgelines shall be unobtrusive, illuminating only the area adjacent to buildings. All light sources shall be shielded and directional, pointing to the ground. Lighting along public streets shall meet the requirements of chapter 20 of this title. Light poles adjacent to streets without a park strip shall be located within the public utility easement behind the curb.

4.   Landscaping And Trees: A detailed tree plan will be provided with each final plat. Cottage lots shall have at least one street tree per lot in a required park strip. Estate lots shall be required to provide street trees within required park strips with spacing between trees at thirty (30) to forty feet (40'). In areas where no park strip has been designed, the trees will be incorporated into the overall landscape design utilizing a combination of firewise plants and ornamental trees.

5.   Parking: A minimum of two (2) off street parking spaces shall be required for each dwelling unit.

6.   Height Of Main Buildings: Thirty five feet (35') as measured by the currently adopted residential building code.

7.   Accessory Structures: Accessory structures shall meet the standards of section 9-10-030 of this title.

8.   Repeat Plan Limitations: No two (2) homes shall have the same elevation on adjoining lots.

9.   Roadways Serving Single-Family Development:

a.   Existing Conditions: The first phases of development will tie into the existing infrastructure through Stoneleigh Heights Drive and Haddington Road. These public street connections have less roadway width on the Suncrest side and will gradually increase to meet the increased roadway width required by current standards.

b.   Edelweiss Public Roads: All single-family homes throughout the development will be served by public roads constructed with a forty six foot (46') total dedicated width with a roadway width of thirty six feet (36') measured from back of curb to back of curb. There will be a ten foot (10') public utility and snow easement on one side of the road and a five foot (5') park strip and sidewalk on the opposite side. See the master plan and the street cross section comparison found in exhibit B of this section.

c.   Snowcap Court: Until such time that development occurs to the east, Snowcap Court will be built with a temporary cul-de-sac.

d.   Emergency Access Road: An emergency access road will be constructed to serve the development containing no less than twenty feet (20') of asphalt as shown on the master plan.

10.   Easements: The following easements shall be provided within the development:

a.   Public Utility Easements: All lots shall have front and rear easements of ten feet (10'). Front easements are to be located behind the sidewalk or behind the curb in areas where no park strip or sidewalk have been designed. One side yard easement of at least five feet (5') will be provided.

b.   Snow Easements: In areas where no park strip or sidewalk has been designed, a snow storage easement shall be provided.

c.   Slope Easements: Roadway cut and fill slopes located outside of the dedicated public right of way shall be located within recorded easements providing for slope protection and preservation.

d.   Water And Storm Drain Easements: Required water and storm drain easements shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20').

F.   Development Standards; Townhomes: A detailed site plan will be required for review and approval according to the standards set forth herein. Development of the townhome component within the Edelweiss MPC shall comply with the following development standards:

1.   Lot Size, Frontage And Setbacks For Townhomes: Setbacks and minimum lot sizes shall be determined during site plan review.

2.   Unit Differentiation:

a.   Townhomes shall include a variety of unit sizes.

b.   Townhomes shall include a variety of heights. Long continuous rooflines greater than fifty feet (50') shall not be permitted.

c.   Townhomes shall not exceed eight (8) units in alignment.

3.   Design Criteria:

a.   Design shall emulate the overall architectural theme of the area with a "mountain classic, mountain contemporary or craftsman style".

b.   Exposed foundation walls shall not exceed four feet (4') above finished grade at any point.

c.   All exposed sides of the structures shall have framed windows.

d.   Side and rear elevations that are visible from public and private streets shall match the architectural detailing of the front facade.

e.   Utility and mechanical equipment extending from the structure shall be clustered and screened by compatible architectural materials or appropriate vegetation. Roof mounted equipment shall be situated on the back side of the roof pitch so as not to be visible from any right of way.

4.   Colors And Materials:

a.   Color utilization shall be sensitive to existing development within the vicinity and the natural landscape in which the project is located. Color schemes shall follow the color palette found in the design guidelines.

b.   High quality materials for building facades will be selected as outlined in the design guidelines.

5.   Edelweiss Design Review Committee (EDRC): The EDRC shall review and approve the site plan prior to city submittal.

6.   Landscaping: A detailed landscaping plan shall be required at the time of site plan review. Plant selection and placement shall be guided by firewise standards and chapter 23 of this title.

7.   Amenities: A fully functional outside social area no less than one thousand (1,000) square feet shall be provided in a central location accessible to all residents of the community. This area shall contain a covered shade structure, picnic tables and barbecue area.

8.   Height: To encourage height variation, structures shall be allowed to exceed the maximum height of thirty five feet (35') by five feet (5') for no more than fifty percent (50%) of the project buildings.

9.   Fencing: Private fencing shall be permitted when extending directly from the rear of a unit and abutting the back yard of another unit or as a buffer to adjacent land uses.

10.   Lighting: A light plan shall be submitted at the time of site plan review and shall meet the requirements of chapter 20 of this title.

11.   Parking:

a.   A minimum of two (2) off street parking spaces shall be required for each dwelling unit.

b.   Guest parking shall be provided at a ratio of one stall for every four (4) units.

12.   Homeowners' Association: An Edelweiss homeowners' association will be formed to maintain private open space within the community.

13.   Roadways Serving Townhomes:

a.   Existing Conditions: Two (2) public roads currently serve the existing Stoneleigh Heights Development that will tie into the townhome portion of the MPC as shown on the master plan.

b.   Silver Flower Lane: Silver Flower Lane will be served by a public road constructed with a forty one foot (41') dedicated width and a thirty six foot (36') roadway width measured from back of curb to back of curb. There will be a ten foot (10') public utility and snow easement on one side and a five foot (5') sidewalk on the opposite side as shown in exhibit B of this section.

c.   White Petal Court: White Petal Court will be a private street serving up to ten (10) units. It will be constructed with no less than twenty one feet (21') of asphalt.

G.   Open Space: No less than thirty percent (30%) of the development will be set aside as open space as shown in the adopted master plan. All areas labeled as public open space shall be maintained by the city.

H.   Trails And Trailhead: The developer will work together with the city parks and trails committee to provide design recommendations and further details to the planning commission and city council for approval during the preliminary and final plat process.

1.   Edelweiss Trailhead: A minimum of sixteen (16) parking stalls shall be provided at the Edelweiss Trailhead. The developer shall install trail map signage and a bike pump/tool station similar to other trailheads.

2.   Metropolitan Water District Multipurpose Trail: Developer shall allow a multipurpose trail to connect from the Edelweiss Trailhead along the metropolitan water district line to the developer's property line. Due to slope and terrain restrictions, the trail will be kept natural in appearance and will be suitable for hiking and mountain biking. It is expected that the trail shall eventually tie to the trailhead on Suncrest Drive.

I.   Signage:

1.   Entrance Signs: Two (2) entrance signs shall be permitted in the locations depicted in the master plan and further identified in exhibit C of this section. The signs shall not exceed ten feet (10') in height measured to the highest roof surface. Lighting will be allowed to illuminate the name of the development either by direct exterior lighting or within the sign itself.

2.   Temporary Signs:

a.   Model Homes: Model homes shall be allowed one sign not to exceed thirty two (32) square feet.

b.   Directional Signs: Developer may install up to two (2) directional signs not to exceed sixteen (16) square feet.

J.   Exhibits: