The objectives of the PCD planned community development zone are to:

(1)

Provide the developer with greater flexibility in site design, density and housing unit options in order to stimulate variety and innovation within the framework of a quality residential environment.

(2)

Direct new community growth and development in the process of implementing the general plan.

(3)

Achieve more interest, individuality and character within and among neighborhoods.

(4)

Provide criteria for the inclusion of compatible uses designed to service the residential developments within the community.

(5)

Encourage the most effective use of a site with a variety of residential environments providing necessary public facilities, ample open space and a functional, well-balanced community.

(Ord. No. 688; Code 1984, § 22400)

The following general criteria are hereby established for use in the classification or reclassification of land to the planned community development zone:

(1)

Compliance with general plan. Compliance with the general plan shall be established. The PCD zone shall be an overlay zone, permitting development compatible with the general plan land use density for the site. The development standards for projects within the PCD zone shall be established as part of the development plan approval.

(2)

Site area. A minimum of 100 acres shall be required for a planned community development.

(3)

Utilities. The existing utilities systems (water, sewer, drainage, electrical, gas and communications facilities) shall be adequate, or new systems shall be constructed to adequately serve the proposed uses.

(4)

Ownership. All land in a proposed planned community development shall be held in one ownership or under unified control or have the written consent or agreement of all owners of property proposed for inclusion in the development.

(Ord. No. 688; Ord. No. 978; Code 1984, § 22401)

A planned community development application shall be accompanied by a master plan, containing maps and explanatory text, for the entire area, and such other material as specified in this article. The community master plan shall set forth the following:

(1)

Location and boundaries of the area proposed for the planned community development.

(2)

Present and proposed topography of the area, including natural features that are to be retained, i.e., stands of trees, rock outcroppings, canyons, etc.

(3)

Proposed uses of all land, including but not limited to residential, commercial and professional centers, school sites, public and private recreational facilities, industrial facilities and all common open space.

(4)

Proposed densities of all areas scheduled for residential development.

(5)

Proposed site development standards for all residential, commercial and industrial uses.

(6)

The location and width of public and private streets.

(7)

Site data, including acreage in total development, total acreage in each density classification, school sites, church sites, commercial sites, industrial sites and total acreage devoted to common open space.

(Code 1984, § 22402)

The owner or his authorized agent, or the purchaser with the consent of the owner, may submit an application for approval of a planned community development master plan to the commission. The planning commission shall hold a public hearing on such community master plan, and may approve or conditionally approve the community master plan if it finds the criteria set forth in this article have been satisfied. The planning commission may deny the application if it finds any of the criteria have not been satisfied or that such community master plan would be detrimental to the public peace, safety or welfare. The decision and findings of the planning commission shall be forwarded along with the community master plan to the city council. The city council shall hold a public hearing and either approve, conditionally approve or deny the community master plan. The decision of the city council shall be final.

(Code 1984, § 22403)

Public hearing and appeal procedures for approval of a planned community development master plan shall be governed by article XLVI of this chapter, pertaining to amendments.

(Code 1984, § 22404)

An application for approval of a planned community development zone shall be accompanied by a fee as prescribed in section 90-1614.

(Code 1984, § 22405)

(a)

After the establishment of a PCD zone, a development plan which is in substantial conformance with the approved community master plan shall be filed with the planning commission. A development plan may cover all or a portion of the area included in the community master plan. No building permit shall be issued for any new building or structure unless a development plan has been approved as specified in this section.

(b)

The developer shall have two years from the date of approval of the community master plan in which to file a development plan. An extension of time, not to exceed one year, may be granted by the planning commission or city council when extenuating circumstances can be clearly shown by the applicant. The request for an extension of time shall be submitted to the planning commission in writing prior to the expiration date, and shall clearly state the reasons why the physical development has not been commenced and the planned community development zoning has not been utilized. Should a PCD zoning approval lapse, the underlying zoning shall be in full force and effect.

(c)

The development plan shall set forth the following:

(1)

The exact boundaries and legal description of the property to be developed.

(2)

All proposed improvements that are to be constructed on the land, and their precise locations, including but not limited to all residential and nonresidential structures, recreational facilities, and typical plans showing walls, fences, trash areas, streets and walk areas.

(3)

Common open space showing size, grades and function upon completion (see section 90-618).

(4)

The location and dimension of all off-street parking facilities, public and private.

(5)

Location and size of all public and quasipublic sites, if applicable, i.e., schools, churches, parks, etc.

(6)

A tabulation of the percentage of total building coverage of the development.

(7)

A tabulation of densities within each project area or sector.

(8)

Building elevations of typical architectural styles to be constructed.

(9)

A schematic landscaping plan indicating the type and size of plant material to be used and the method of providing permanent maintenance to all planted areas and open spaces.

(10)

Floor plans of typical dwelling units, the unit size in square feet and the amount of private open space in square feet.

(11)

If applicable, a subdivision map showing land divisions. The tentative and final subdivision map shall comply with chapter 70 and the state Subdivision Map Act.

(12)

A proposed construction schedule, from groundbreaking to occupancy.

(Ord. No. 978; Code 1984, § 22406)

(a)

All common open space in a PCD zone shall be preserved for that purpose as shown in the development plan. The developer shall choose one or a combination of the following three methods of administering common open space:

(1)

Dedication of common open space to the city, which is subject to formal acceptance.

(2)

Establishment of an association or nonprofit corporation of all property owners of corporations within the project area to ensure perpetual maintenance of all common open space.

(3)

Retention of ownership, control and maintenance of all common open space by the developer.

(b)

All privately owned common open space shall continue to conform to its intended use and remain as expressed in the development plan through the inclusion in all deeds of appropriate restrictions to ensure that the common open space is permanently preserved according to the development plan. Such deed restrictions shall run with the land and be for the benefit of present as well as future property owners, and shall contain a prohibition against partition.

(c)

All common open space, as well as public and recreational facilities, shall be specifically included in the development schedule and be constructed and fully improved by the developer at an equivalent or greater rate than the construction of residential structures.

(Code 1984, § 22407)

The following design criteria are established for the PCD zone:

(1)

The overall plan shall achieve an integrated land and building relationship.

(2)

Open spaces, pedestrian and vehicular circulation facilities, parking facilities and other pertinent amenities shall be an integral part of the landscape, and particular attention shall be given to the retention of natural landscape features of the site.

(3)

The layout of structures and other facilities shall effect a conservation in street and utility improvements.

(4)

Recreational areas (active and passive) shall be generally dispersed throughout the development and shall be easily accessible from all dwelling units.

(5)

Architectural unity and environmental harmony within the development and with the surrounding properties shall be attained.

(Code 1984, § 22408)

The owner or his authorized agent, or the purchaser with the consent of the owner, may submit an application for development plan approval for development in the PCD zone. Development plan approval shall be pursuant to article II, section 90-48 of this chapter, pertaining to plot plan review.

(Ord. No. 1196; Code 1984, § 22409; Ord. No. 1903, § 2(Exh. 1), 8-11-15)

Public hearing and appeal procedures for development plans for the PCD zone shall be as prescribed in article II, section 90-42 of this chapter, pertaining to conditional use permits and applications.

(Ord. No. 621; Code 1984, § 22410; Ord. No. 1903, § 2(Exh. 1), 8-11-15)

An application for approval of a development plan for the PCD zone shall be accompanied by a fee as prescribed in article II, section 90-44 of this chapter, pertaining to variances.

(Ord. No. 621; Code 1984, § 22411; Ord. No. 1903, § 2(Exh. 1), 8-11-15)

All development within the planned community development zone shall meet the following minimum requirements:

(1)

Density. All densities shall conform to the approved community master plan.

(2)

Building coverage. The maximum building coverage shall not exceed 50 percent of the area covered by the development plan, exclusive of all dedicated public rights-of-way. In determining the coverage (ground area of each dwelling), covered parking, garages and driveways shall be included.

(3)

off-street parking. off-street parking shall be provided for each use as prescribed in article XL of this chapter.

a.

Covered or open parking compounds may be designed as a functional part of the development. Parking compounds shall be conveniently accessible and adequately screened through the use of walls or landscaping.

b.

The arrangement and access for all parking compounds or parking spaces shall conform to city standards.

c.

Recreational vehicle storage shall be provided with each dwelling, or in a compound with spaces equal to one for each ten dwellings.

d.

Visitor parking shall be provided in accordance with article XL of this chapter.

(4)

Private open space. A minimum of 200 square feet of private open space per dwelling unit shall be provided on each individual lot.

(5)

Utilities. All utilities shall be underground.

(6)

Signs. Sign provisions contained in the most restrictive zone classification for each use allowed shall apply.

(7)

Other standards. All other standards as specified by the approved community master plan and text and development plan and text shall be strictly adhered to.

(Ord. No. 621; Ord. No. 918; Code 1984, § 22412)