A.   Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to establish clear development standards that will achieve the city of Eagle's vision for development as presented in the Eagle comprehensive plan. The standards will be designed to create livable communities that provide exemplary open spaces and recreational opportunities, that encourage a diversification of housing types, styles and living options for a wide range of income levels and lifestyles, and thereby enhance the living experience within the city of Eagle.

   B.   Goals: To provide guidance and establish expectations for development within the city of Eagle. The PUD provides clear standards and options for development within the city including lot sizing, open space and the diversification of housing types.

   C.   Objective: To guide land development and construction through the planned unit development (PUD) to achieve the following:

      1.   A maximum choice of living environments by allowing a variety of housing and building types, lot dimensions, yards, building setbacks and area requirements;

      2.   A more useful pattern of open space and recreation areas and, if permitted as part of the project, more convenience in the location of accessory commercial uses, office uses and services;

      3.   A development pattern which preserves and utilizes natural topography and geologic features, scenic vistas, trees and other vegetation, and prevents the disruption of natural drainage patterns;

      4.   A more efficient use of land than is generally achieved through conventional development resulting in substantial savings through shorter utilities and streets; and

      5.   A development pattern in harmony with the objective for land use density, transportation and community facilities as presented in the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 566, 5-15-2007)

   A.   Whenever there is a conflict or difference between the provisions of this chapter and those of the other chapters of this title, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail. Subjects not covered by this chapter shall be governed by the respective provisions found elsewhere in this title.

   B.   In addition to the requirements of this chapter, planned unit developments shall also be subject to the requirements set forth in chapter 2, article A, "Design Review Overlay District", of this title; title 10, chapter 1, "Flood Control Regulations", of this code; and title 9, "Land Subdivisions", of this code. (Ord. 566, 5-15-2007)

An application for approval of a PUD may be filed by a property owner or a person having an existing interest in the property to be included in the PUD. The PUD application shall be filed in the name or names of the recorded owner or owners of property included in the development. However, the application may be filed by the holder(s) of an equitable interest in such property.

Before approval is granted to the final development plan, the entire project shall be under single ownership or control. Documentation showing single ownership or control shall be presented with the final development plan application. (Ord. 566, 5-15-2007)

All uses that may be allowed within the land use district are permitted within a PUD. Also, up to ten percent (10%) of the gross land area may be directed to other commercial, office, public and quasi-public uses that are not allowed within the land use district; provided, that there is a favorable finding by the council:

   A.   That the uses are appropriate with the residential uses;

   B.   That the uses are intended to serve principally the residents of the PUD;

   C.   That the uses are planned as an integral part of the PUD;

   D.   That the uses be located and so designed as to provide direct access to a collector or an arterial street without creating congestion or traffic hazards; and

   E.   That a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the residential development occurs prior to the development of the related commercial or office land uses. (Ord. 566, 5-15-2007)

A PUD for the following principal uses shall contain an area of not less than the following, however, the zoning administrator may permit the submittal of a PUD which does not meet the minimum area requirements provided the council finds that unique or special circumstances exist with regard to the site so as to warrant the exception and that the PUD will be designed and operated in accordance with the provisions of this title:

   A.   Three (3) acres for residential development.

   B.   Five (5) acres for residential use with subordinate commercial or office uses.

   C.   Ten (10) acres for commercial and office use.

   D.   Ten (10) acres for commercial and office use with subordinate residential uses. (Ord. 566, 5-15-2007)

   A.   Required Common Area Open Space: A minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the gross land area developed in any residential PUD project shall be reserved for common area open space and recreational facilities for the residents or users of the area being developed.

   B.   Active Open Space: A minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the common area open space shall be developed as active open space, as defined in title 9 of this code.

   C.   Compliance: All common area open space shall be evaluated for its compliance with the following:

      1.   Landscaping: Streetscape, open spaces and plazas, use of existing landscaping, pedestrianway treatment and recreational areas;

      2.   Siting: Visual focal points, use of existing physical features such as topography, view, sun and wind orientation, circulation pattern, physical environment.

   D.   Direct Access: A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of all lots shall be designed to be adjacent to, or at a minimum, have direct access to common area open space. The term "direct access" means all building lots are to be located a maximum of two hundred fifty feet (250') away from a pathway connecting to a common area open space lot. Building lots separated from a common area open space lot by a local roadway shall be deemed to have achieved direct access. The required planter strip located between the sidewalk and the street will not be permitted to fulfill this requirement.

   E.   Dedication Of Land For Public Use: A required amount of common open space land reserved under a PUD shall either be held in corporate ownership by owners of the project area for the use of each owner who buys property within the development or be dedicated to the public and retained as common open space for parks, recreation and related uses. Public utility and similar easements and right of way for watercourses and other similar channels are not acceptable for common open space dedication unless such land or right of way is usable as a trail or other similar purpose and approved by the council.

   F.   Maintenance: The responsibility for the maintenance of all open spaces shall be specified by the developer before approval of the final development plan. (Ord. 566, 5-15-2007)

Underground utilities, including telephone and electrical systems, are required within the limits of all PUDs. Appurtenances to these systems which can be effectively screened may be exempted from this requirement if the council finds that such exemption will not violate the intent or character of the proposed PUD. (Ord. 566, 5-15-2007)

   A.   To provide an incentive for communities for "older persons" (55 and over - as defined by the federal fair housing act of 1999, or any subsequent revision thereof) to be included within lower density residential PUDs the council may authorize an increased residential density to allow a maximum of three (3) dwelling units per gross acre within any zoning designation which limits density to less than three (3) dwelling units per gross acre specifically and solely for any portion of a PUD planned for a community for "older persons". Such a density increase shall not be permitted in an A or A-R zoning designation.

Character, identity, landscaping and architectural/siting variation are to be incorporated into any community for "older persons". The community may consist of single-family, two-family or multi-family dwelling units, or a mixture thereof, and should be clustered and include amenities for "older persons". Zero lot line development with common open space areas shall be the only type of development permitted to be considered for such an increase. The zero lot line development shall allow for minimal front and/or rear yard areas for each residential unit if proposed by the developer and approved by the city. However, the exterior side walls of all residential buildings shall abut a common area lot line. The intent of the zero lot line development is to allow for large areas of open space as opposed to a sea of side yard and rear yard fences dividing residential lots. For purposes of this section, the minimum lot size referenced elsewhere within this code shall be calculated by considering the entire community for "older persons" as a whole. Also, the PUD shall be designed so the community for "older persons" portion of the development does not abut residential parcels adjacent to the PUD and sufficient buffering be provided as may be required by the city. Stand alone communities consisting of only housing for "older persons", as defined, may be allowed to request a gated community with private roads.

The following site criteria must be met in order to consider approval of the density increase for the community for "older persons":

      1.   For a planned unit development containing multiple housing types, the land area containing housing exclusively for "older persons" shall not encompass a land area exceeding sixteen percent (16%) of the total land area within the entire planned unit development;

      2.   The total land area of the entire planned unit development shall be a minimum of eighty (80) acres. The total land area of a stand alone planned unit development consisting of only "older persons" housing shall be a maximum of thirty (30) acres;

      3.   The entire PUD shall be served by either a municipal or community water and sewer system;

      4.   Any limitations regarding individuals occupying the community for "older persons" must be in accordance with local, state and federal regulations, and must specifically be in accordance with the federal fair housing act as revised in 1999, or any subsequent revision thereof. "Older persons" shall be as defined within the aforementioned act;

      5.   The community for "older persons" shall be prohibited within any 100-year floodplain;

      6.   Open space requirements shall be as follows (where this section and any other section of this title or title 9 of this code conflict or overlap, this section shall control):

         a.   If the residential lots (not including the community for "older persons" portion of the PUD) meet the minimum lot size requirement or are reduced below the minimum lot size requirements such that no residential lot is less than one acre in size, the entire PUD shall consist of a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of open space.

         b.   If the residential lots (not including the community for "older persons" portion of the PUD) are reduced below the minimum lot size requirement such that any residential lot is less than one acre in size, the entire PUD shall consist of a minimum of twenty six percent (26%) of open space.

         c.   Pathways, buffer areas, public park sites, public school sites, and public golf courses and/or driving ranges proposed within any such PUD shall be included, in their entirety, with any other open space areas proposed when calculating the minimum open space required.

         d.   A minimum of one 5,000-square foot clubhouse/indoor recreation facility shall be provided with the community for "older persons" portion of the PUD.

      7.   The final plat shall include a note indicating that the portion of land permitted for the density bonus for "older persons" shall be for "older persons" as defined by the federal fair housing act as revised in 1999, or any subsequent revision thereof.

      8.   Enforcement of the provisions of the federal fair housing act of 1999, or any subsequent revision thereof, must be the responsibility of the homeowners' association and so noted in the CC&Rs. (Ord. 717, 4-8-2014)

To encourage land use plans to be submitted as a planned unit development (PUD) so as to provide an enhanced integration of open space and a variety of housing options, the following design criteria shall be considered by the city:

   A.   All lots within the PUD shall comply with the minimum lot size in the underlying zone as established in section 8-2-4 of this title, except that a decrease in the minimum lot size may be allowed if there is an "offsetting increase" of the same square footage in open space and a favorable finding is made by the council that the smaller lots are appropriately integrated into the overall design and that the building product type is compatible with the PUD and surrounding area.

As an incentive to submit a PUD versus a standard subdivision, the initial starting point for minimum open space, prior to any "offsetting increase" being added, shall be the area that is equal to ten percent (10%) of the site. This allowance shall only be permitted under the following criteria:

      1.   The total common area open space shall be equal to or greater than twenty percent (20%), inclusive of the "offsetting increase" square footage.

      2.   A favorable finding by the council must be obtained assuring that character, identity and architectural and siting variation are incorporated into the development and that these factors make up a substantial contribution to the objectives of the PUD. These design elements are as follows:

         a.   Landscaping, streetscape, open spaces and plazas, use of existing landscaping, pedestrianway treatment and recreational areas;

         b.   Siting, visual focal points, use of existing physical features such as topography, view, sun and wind orientation, circulation pattern, physical environment, variation in building setbacks and building grouping (such as clustering); and

         c.   Design features, street sections, architectural styles, harmonious use of materials, parking areas broken by landscaping features and varied use of housing types.

      3.   Setbacks for modified lots sizes shall conform with the closest compatible base zone under section 8-2-4 of this title.

   B.   An area equal to the square footage utilized to create lots that are larger than the minimum lot size may be credited toward the creation of lots which are proportionally smaller than the minimum lot size in the underlying zone established in section 8-2-4 of this title, provided:

      1.   There is a favorable finding by the council that the smaller lots are appropriately integrated into the overall design and that the building product type is compatible with the PUD and surrounding area.

      2.   The number of lots below the minimum lot size do not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total number of lots within the development.

   C.   PUDs located within one-fourth (1/4) mile of an arterial roadway, as identified on the transportation and pathway network plan in the Eagle comprehensive plan, may be permitted to design and construct up to fifteen percent (15%) of the units within the development as multi-family/attached units with the following specifications:

      1.   A favorable finding is made by the council that the attached units are appropriately integrated into the overall design and that the building product type is compatible with the PUD and surrounding area.

      2.   A maximum of six (6) units can be attached in a single housing group.

      3.   All attached units shall be located adjacent to common area open space.

      4.   Attached units shall be located within the portion of the development site that is in closest proximity to the arterial.

      5.   Design review approval is required for all attached units.

      6.   Height, area, and setback regulations for attached units shall be as follows:

 

 

* Note Conditions:

   A.   Additional 5 feet per story side setback for multi-story structures is required.

   B.   The street side setback may be reduced to 0 feet for buildings which are separated from the street by a minimum 25 foot wide common area open space lot.

   C.   The rear setback may be reduced to 12.5 feet for buildings on lots which are separated from other lots by a minimum 25 foot wide common area open space lot.

   D.   The rear setback may be reduced to 0 feet for buildings on lots which are separated from other lots by a minimum 50 foot wide common area open space lot.

   E.   The rear setback may be reduced to 12.5 feet for buildings with rear load (alley) garages.

(Ord. 566, 5-15-2007)

When PUDs include commercial or office uses, buildings and establishments shall be planned as groups having common parking areas and common ingress and egress points in order to reduce the number of potential accident locations at intersections. Planting screens or fences shall be provided on the perimeter of the commercial areas abutting residential areas.

The plan of the project shall provide for the integrated and harmonious design of buildings, and for adequate and properly arranged facilities for internal traffic circulation, landscaping and such other features and facilities as may be necessary to make the project attractive and efficient from the standpoint of the adjoining and surrounding noncommercial areas.

All areas designed for future expansion or not intended for immediate improvement or development shall be landscaped or otherwise maintained in a neat and orderly manner. (Ord. 566, 5-15-2007)

When the PUD also qualifies as a subdivision, the processing of the conditional use permit and subdivision application 1 shall occur at the same time. The granting of a conditional use permit for a PUD shall require a preapplication, the submission of a preliminary development plan and approval by the council of a final development plan as specified within this title. (Ord. 566, 5-15-2007)

The developer shall meet with the administrator prior to the submission of the preliminary development plan. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss early and informally the purpose and effect of this chapter and the criteria and standards herein, and to familiarize the developer with the comprehensive plan, zoning title, subdivision title 1 and such other plans and ordinances as deemed appropriate. The developer may also meet with the commission or council prior to submitting an application. (Ord. 566, 5-15-2007)

   A.   Application For Preliminary PUD: An application for preliminary PUD shall be filed with the administrator by a property owner or person having existing interest in the property for which the PUD is proposed. At a minimum, the application shall contain the following information filed in triplicate:

      1.   Name, address and phone number of applicant;

      2.   Name, address and phone number of registered surveyor, registered engineer and/or urban planner assisting in the preparation of the preliminary development plan;

      3.   Legal description of property;

      4.   Description of existing use;

      5.   Zoning districts;

      6.   A vicinity map at a scale approved by the zoning administrator, showing property lines, streets, existing and proposed zoning and such other items as the administrator may require to show the relationship of the PUD to the comprehensive plan and to existing schools and other community facilities and services;

      7.   A preliminary development plan, at a scale approved by the zoning administrator, showing:

         a.   Topography at two foot (2') intervals;

         b.   Location and type of residential, commercial and industrial land uses;

         c.   Layout, dimensions and names of existing and proposed streets;

         d.   Rights of way;

         e.   Utility easements;

         f.   Parks and community spaces;

         g.   Layout and dimensions of lots and building setback lines;

         h.   Preliminary improvement drawings showing water, sewer, drainage, electricity, telephone and natural gas and such other characteristics as the administrator deems necessary;

      8.   Proposed schedule for the development of the site; and

      9.   Evidence that the applicant has sufficient control over the land in question to initiate the proposed development plan within one year.

The application for preliminary PUD shall be accompanied by a written statement by the developer setting forth the reasons why, in his opinion, the PUD would be in the public interest.

   B.   Public Notice: The same provision for public hearing and legal notification as required for conditional use permits, section 8-7-8 of this title, shall be followed.

   C.   Approval In Principle Of Preliminary Development Plan:

      1.   The commission shall review the preliminary development plan to determine if it is consistent with the intent and purpose of this title; whether the proposed development advances the general welfare of the community and neighborhood and whether the benefits, combination of various land uses and the interrelationship with the land uses in the surrounding area justify the deviation from standard district regulations and its recommendation to the council. The commission's recommendation in principle of the preliminary development plan shall be necessary before an applicant may submit a final development plan. Approval in principle shall not be construed to endorse a precise location of uses, configuration of parcels or engineering feasibility.

      2.   The council shall consider all provisions of this chapter including the general standards applicable to conditional use permits and criteria for conditional uses before approving in principle a preliminary development plan. The council may, upon the finding that unique or special circumstances exist with regard to the preliminary development plan, consider specific deviations from the requirements of this chapter provided conditions are placed on the PUD to assure that it will be designed and operated in accordance with goals and objectives of this chapter. (Ord. 566, 5-15-2007)

   A.   Application For Approval: Upon approval in principle of a preliminary development plan, an application for approval of the final development plan shall be filed with the administrator by at least one property owner or person having a presently existing interest in the property for which the PUD is proposed. Each application shall be signed by the owner or applicant, attesting to the truth and exactness of all information supplied on the application for final development plan. At a minimum, the applicant shall provide the following information:

      1.   A survey of the proposed development site showing the dimensions and bearings of the property lines, area in acres, topography and existing features of the development site, including major wooded areas, structures, streets, easements, utility lines and land uses;

      2.   All the information required on the preliminary development plan, the location and sizes of lots, location and proposed density of dwelling units, nonresidential building intensity and land use considered suitable for adjacent properties;

      3.   A schedule for the development of units to be constructed in progression and a description of the design principles for buildings and streetscapes; tabulation of the number of acres in the proposed project for various uses; the number of housing units proposed by type; estimated residential population by type of housing; estimated nonresidential population; anticipated timing for each unit and standards for height, open space, building density, parking areas, population density and public improvements proposed for each unit of the development whenever the applicant proposed an exception from the standard zoning districts or other ordinances governing development;

      4.   Engineering feasibility studies and plans showing, as necessary, water, sewer, drainage, electricity, telephone and natural gas installations; waste disposal facilities; street improvements and nature and extent of earthwork required for site preparation and development;

      5.   Site plan showing buildings, various functional use areas, circulation and their relationship;

      6.   Preliminary building plans, including floor plans and exterior elevations;

      7.   Landscaping plans; and

      8.   Deed restrictions, protective covenants and other legal statements or devices to be used to control the use, development and maintenance of the land, and the improvements thereon, including those areas which are to be commonly owned and maintained.

   B.   Action By The Council: The council shall either approve, approve with supplementary conditions or disapprove the application as presented. Upon granting or denying the application, the council shall specify:

      1.   The ordinance and standards used in evaluating the application;

      2.   The facts submitted with the application and presented to them establish that:

         a.   The proposed development can be initiated within one year of the date of approval;

         b.   Each individual phase of the development, as well as the total development, can exist as an independent phase capable of creating an environment of sustained desirability and stability or that adequate assurance will be provided that such objective will be attained and the uses proposed will not be detrimental to present and potential surrounding uses, but will have a beneficial effect which would not be achieved under standard district regulations;

         c.   The streets and thoroughfares proposed are suitable and adequate to carry anticipated traffic, and increased densities will not generate traffic in such amounts as to overload the street network outside the PUD;

         d.   Any proposed commercial development can be justified at the locations proposed;

         e.   Any exception from standard district requirements is warranted by the design and other amenities incorporated in the final development plan, in accordance with the PUD and the adopted policy of the council;

         f.   The area surrounding said development can be planned and zoned in coordination and substantial compatibility with the proposed development;

         g.   The PUD is in general conformance with the comprehensive plan; and

         h.   The existing and proposed utility services are adequate for the population densities and nonresidential uses proposed;

      3.   The actions, if any, that the applicant could take to obtain a permit.

If the application is either approved or approved with conditions, the council shall direct the administrator to issue zoning permits only in accordance with the approved final development plan and the supplementary conditions attached thereto. (Ord. 566, 5-15-2007)

   C.   Expiration And Extension Of Approval Period: The approval of a final development plan for a PUD shall be for a period not to exceed one year to allow for preparation and recording of the required subdivision plat and the development of the project. If no construction has begun within one year after approval is granted, the approved final development plan shall be void, unless an extension of time is approved as provided herein.

      1.   A maximum twelve (12) month extension of the time limit of an approved final development plan may be granted by the city council, at its sole discretion, if the following findings are made:

         a.   No outstanding city code violations exist on the subject property. If such violations exist, they may be conditioned by the city council to be cured as a condition of the extension of time;

         b.   The final development plan, as previously approved, remains in the best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the city;

         c.   There have been no significant changes to this code between the date of final development plan approval and the application date of the time extension request that would require substantial modifications to the project;

         d.   There are no hazardous situations which have developed or have been discovered on the project site;

         e.   The public facilities and services required for the project remain adequate;

         f.   The applicant has provided a viable and acceptable plan which demonstrates how the completion of the final development plan will commence within the year; and

         g.   The applicant has provided a schedule that depicts the anticipated progress for completion of the final development plan within the year.

      2.   The city council reserves the right to revoke the extension of time approval if it finds that any of the criteria herein are not met.

      3.   This section does not limit the number of extensions the city council may grant to an applicant so long as the criteria set forth in subsection C1 of this section are met. Nothing in this section requires the city council to grant any extension of an approval period. (Ord. 647, 11-23-2010)

   A.   Planned Unit Development (PUD) applications shall require a natural features analysis (NFA) and natural features map(s) to be submitted with the preliminary development plan as specified below:

      1.   The NFA shall outline the resources present on or within the boundaries of the site, as well as the associated effects (direct and indirect) of the proposed development on or to those resources. In addition to the resources listed below, impacts to open space, wildlife habitat, and agriculture (if applicable) shall be addressed.

      2.   The NFA shall be completed by a resource specialist, i.e. someone showing sufficient education, experience, and/or credentials in the specific resources outlined below. The minimum experience for the author of the NFA shall be one of the following: a BS/BA from an accredited college or university in a related field of study plus at least ten (10) years direct field experience, a MS/MA from an accredited college or university in a related field of study plus at least five (5) years direct field experience, or a Certified Environmental Professional as defined by the American Society for Testing and Materials or the National Association of Environmental Professionals. If the resource specialist is a Certified Environmental Professional, they must also provide evidence supporting their qualifications (academic or professional experience) related to the resources identified below.

      3.   The NFA shall include a mitigation plan that adequately addresses the impacts to the resources affected. As the associated impacts to the resources are permanent in nature, the proposed mitigation action shall also be in effect in perpetuity. The mitigation plan shall include adaptive management principles (monitoring and alternative actions if unsuccessful), a funding source and funds manger (if required), and justification that the plan would effectively mitigate the impacts.

      4.   The NFA shall also include the following:

         a.   Hydrology: Analysis and map of natural drainage patterns and water resources including an analysis of streams, natural drainage swales, ponds or lakes, wetlands, floodplain areas or other areas subject to flooding, poorly drained areas, permanent high ground water areas, and seasonal high ground water areas throughout the site.

         b.   Soils: Analysis and map of types of soils present in the site area including delineation of prime agricultural soil areas, aquifer recharge soil areas, unstable soils most susceptible to erosion, and soils suitable for development. The analysis of soils shall be based on the Ada County soils survey (United States department of agriculture, natural resources conservation service).

         c.   Topography: Analysis and map of the site's terrain including topographic mapping of elevations with details sufficient to determine property topography and any slopes. If a drainage channel borders the proposed development, the contour lines shall extend the additional distance necessary to include the entire drainage facility abutting the site. Additionally, if determined by the administrator, for adequate analysis of impacts, contour lines a distance determined by the administrator shall extend beyond the proposed development boundary.

         d.   Vegetation: Analysis and map of existing vegetation of the site including, but not limited to, existing trees, plants, and ground cover species.

         e.   Wildlife: Analysis and map of existing or potential wildlife species.

         f.   Sensitive Plant And Wildlife Species: Analysis and map of sensitive plant and wildlife species of the site including, but not limited to, those species listed in the Idaho conservation data center (state of Idaho department of fish and game).

         g.   Historic Resources: Analysis and map of existing historic resources as identified on the Ada County historic resources inventory and/or the State of Idaho Historic Preservation Office.

         h.   Hazardous Areas: Analysis and map of all potentially hazardous areas including, but not limited to, land that is unsuitable for development because of flood threat, poorly drained areas, high ground water, steep slopes, rock formation, buried pipelines, or other similar conditions likely to be encountered.

         i.   Agriculture: Analysis and map of existing agricultural resources including farming and ranching.

         j.   Map Features: The map shall show important features, including, but not limited to, the following: outline of existing resources (see above) and structures, watercourses, wetlands, power lines, telephone lines, railroad lines, airport influence areas, any existing easements, municipal boundaries, and section lines.

         k.   Other Supplemental Data: Other supplemental data may be required by the city including, but not limited to, the following:

            (1)   Approximate location of any areas of fill.

            (2)   The elevations of all corner points on the boundaries of the proposed plat.

            (3)   The presence of any significant natural or cultural resources, i.e. wetlands or riparian areas, state or federally listed species of concern (plants, insects, and wildlife), culturally significant sites for Tribes, sites identified on the national register, or others.

   B.   Mitigation Plan: A mitigation plan is intended to off-set the spatial and temporal impacts (direct and indirect) to existing resources (see above) of a site from a proposed action. Mitigation actions should be similar in scope (size or intensity), timeframe (permanent impacts addressed in perpetuity), and location (within in ten (10) miles of the Eagle City limits). This can be accomplished a number of ways, including but not limited to (examples only):

      1.   Permanently protecting an equivalent amount of land being impacted: this can be accomplished with local land banks, development of off-site conservation easements, or other similar approaches using existing lands that could otherwise be developed in the future;

      2.   Increased habitat or use value of residual lands: increasing the value of the residual lands within a specified project area to offset the loss of open space, wildlife habitat, or ag lands. For example, if one hundred (100) acres were being developed, the developer could set aside twenty-five (25) acres (seventy- five (75) acres developed) and increase the value of the residual habitat through enhancement measures so that the residual lands would provide the same level of habitat value as the 100 acres;

      3.   A combination of the two actions above coupled with a community education plan;

      4.   Conservation and Education Program (CEP): payment on a per lot basis to the City's Conservation and Education Program with fees established by resolution of the city council;

      5.   Or any other proposed mitigation that adequately mitigates impacts to resources as determined by the city council. (Ord. 868, 8-8-2022)

Planned Unit Development (PUD) applications shall require an analysis of impacts to the regional transportation system resulting from the proposed land uses and population prepared in coordination with, as applicable, the Idaho Transportation Department, Ada County Highway District, Community Planning Association Of Southwest Idaho, Valley Regional Transit, and any other local jurisdiction(s) having authority over the public highways and streets materially affected by the planned community. The traffic impact study shall be submitted to ITD and ACHD thirty (30) days prior to submission of the PUD application to the city. (Ord. 868, 8-8-2022)

   A.   Qualifications: All technical reports and recommendations shall be prepared under the supervision of and signed by a qualified expert in each relevant field based on the following qualifications:

      1.   Hazardous Areas, Hydrology, And Soils: Professional engineer licensed in the state of Idaho;

      2.   Economist: A professional who demonstrates experience in community development, land use, and/or public administration, specifically with regard to land development feasibility, public services provision, public finance policy, and the economic and fiscal impacts of private development. A graduate degree in economics, public finance, or public administration and at least seven (7) years of experience; or a bachelor's degree in economics, public finance, or public administration and at least ten (10) years of experience; or a bachelor's degree and at least fifteen (15) years of experience;

      3.   Planner: A professional who is engaged in professional planning, either currently or in the past, as defined by the American Institute Of Certified Planners (AICP), and who has completed a graduate degree in planning, from a program accredited by the planning accreditation board (PAB), plus two (2) years of professional planning experience; or a bachelor's degree in planning, from a PAB accredited program, plus three (3) years of professional planning experience; or any other postgraduate, graduate or undergraduate degree plus four (4) years of professional planning experience; or no college degree plus eight (8) years of professional planning experience;

      4.   Transportation: A professional engineer licensed in the state of Idaho;

      5.   Historical And Cultural Resource Findings: Archaeologists, history and architectural history consultants with submitted documentation that they have demonstrated that they meet the secretary of the interior's 36 CFR 61 qualifications;

      6.   Wildlife Habitat Mitigation Plan And Habitat Analysis: A professional(s) whose experience demonstrates considerable knowledge of planning and conducting field research for wildlife habitat projects, and formulating specific plans to mitigate wildlife habitat impacts. For the wildlife component, a graduate degree in wildlife biology or a closely related field and at least five (5) years of experience; or a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology or a closely related field and at least ten (10) years of experience; or a bachelor's degree and at least fifteen (15) years of experience. For the vegetative component, a graduate degree in botany, plant ecology, or closely related field and at least five (5) years of experience; or a bachelor's degree in botany, plant ecology, or closely related field and at least ten (10) years of experience; or a bachelor's degree and at least fifteen (15) years of experience;

      7.   Wetlands: A certified wetlands specialist or other qualified individual meeting the Army Corps of Engineers Standards;

      8.   Slope Stabilization: A professional engineer licensed in the state of Idaho;

      9.   Revegetation: A licensed landscape architect or restoration specialist whose experience demonstrates considerable knowledge in the implementation and execution of slope stabilization, revegetation projects, and vegetation management; and

      10.   Groundwater: An individual or entity identified on the department of environmental quality (DEQ) environmental consulting firms list (available on the DEQ website) or a hydrologist with technical background and experience in planning, conducting, and coordinating complex hydrologic studies in groundwater modeling and analysis.

      11.   Wildland Fire Specialist: Certified wildland fire specialist or individuals recognized by local fire districts as qualified specialist.

   B.   Digital Submissions:

      1.   Digital submissions, in a format approved by the administrator, shall accompany all paper submissions; and

      2.   Digital mapping shall be formatted to be compatible with the city's geographic information system.

   C.   Mapping: All maps shall have a legend, north arrow, scale, title and author. All data or shape files used to develop the map(s) will be submitted with appropriate meta and/or attribute data in ARC-GIS or similar city-approved format. (Ord. 868, 8-8-2022)