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Kuna City Zoning Code

5-8-1119

- APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN:

A.

After the pre-application review, the developer may proceed with processing the preliminary development plan by paying all the required fees, filing a preliminary development plan along with other required applications and by providing the following information:

It should be noted, all drawings need to be signed and stamped by an engineer licensed to do work in Idaho with the exception of concept drawings and residential structures that do not require a licensed engineer's review.

B.

A preliminary development plan, which shall include drawings and supplementary written narrative materials to include:

1.

Sketches or illustrations portraying the proposed character of the development; and sketches or illustrations of items subject to design review;

2.

Description of how the PUD relates to surrounding land uses;

3.

Vicinity map identifying neighborhood features within a half-mile of the location;

4.

The nature of other land use actions requested;

5.

If the PUD involves a preliminary plat, include the number of phases and a description of each one;

6.

A narrative identifying and addressing the following: Land use allocation by type, percentage, density, open space, roads, parking, housing, commercial or industrial uses, services provided and public or private ownership and other information that may be pertinent and or material.

C.

Preliminary drawings at a scale of one (1) inch = one hundred (100) feet displaying the following:

1.

The name of the proposed PUD;

2.

Date, north point and scale of drawing and identity of the person(s) preparing the drawing;

3.

A boundary survey legal description of the PUD;

4.

Names, addresses and telephone numbers of the developer and any of the following involved in the project: Architect, landscape architect, designer, engineer, planner and nurseryman;

5.

Date of survey and name of surveyor;

6.

Appropriate identification of the drawing(s) as a preliminary plan.

D.

A natural features map showing an inventory of existing site features including:

1.

Ground elevations shown by contour lines at two-foot intervals or less — five-foot intervals may be accepted for slopes greater than ten (10) percent;

2.

General soil types as documented by a soils engineer or engineering geologist;

3.

Hydrology: Analysis of natural drainage patterns and water resources including an analysis of streams, natural drainage swales, wetlands, floodplain areas or other areas subject to flooding, poorly drained areas, permanent high groundwater areas, and seasonally high groundwater areas as they may be located on-site or be affected by on-site activity;

a.

Proposed and existing stormwater facilities;

b.

Water conveyance facilities;

c.

Water features, such as ponds, wetlands and permanent or intermittent watercourses;

d.

Areas subject to flooding.

4.

Natural features, such as trees, vegetation and groundcover, historic sites, major rock outcroppings, and similar type amenities;

5.

Sanitary sewer, storm drainage and water supply facilities. If such facilities are not on or abutting the site, indicate the direction and distance to the nearest such facilities;

6.

Width, location and purpose of all existing easements of record on/and abutting the site;

7.

A map describing land areas contiguous within three hundred (300) feet and adjacent to the proposed PUD, including zoning classifications, land uses, densities, circulation systems, public facilities, unique natural features, and approximate locations of nearby structures.

E.

A proposed site plan showing:

1.

The locations of all existing and proposed dwelling units and/or individual lots;

2.

Location of major streets;

3.

The proposed yard requirements or locations of single-family homes for individual lots;

4.

The existing and proposed traffic circulation system serving the PUD including, off-street parking and maneuvering, points of access to existing public rights-of-way, and a plan notation or descriptive narrative outlining ownership of streets and parking areas;

5.

The existing and proposed pedestrian and bicycle circulation system;

6.

Conceptual plans for all services including their location and whether the services will be publicly or privately owned and maintained, including the location of utilities connections. Note: Any services intended to be privately owned (sewer, water, street, etc.) requires the city engineer's prior review and approval;

7.

Proposed location and treatment of any public or private common areas or structures including open spaces, park or recreation areas, and school sites;

8.

The general landscape treatment proposed along the site's periphery and in accordance with provisions of the city's landscape ordinance;

9.

The approximate amount, location and type of buffering and/or landscaping;

10.

Proposed architectural styles;

11.

The subdivider may be required to submit proposed restrictive covenants, in outline form.

F.

Environmental assessment, traffic study, grading plan or other studies as may be appropriate for the proposed site as determined by the commission or the director.

G.

If the applicant is requesting preliminary subdivision plat approval concurrent with the preliminary PUD approval, a preliminary subdivision plat shall be submitted along with the PUD conceptual site plan.

H.

Development schedule: A development schedule indicating the approximate date on which construction of all phases of the entire project can be expected to begin. If the schedule is approved by the commission, it shall become a part of the final development plan.

I.

Additional information as may be required by the city staff or commission.

(Ord. No. 2024-06, § 2, 4-16-2024)