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Kuna City Zoning Code

5-8-1122

- APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN:

A.

Upon approval in principle of a preliminary development plan (conceptual plan), the final development plan application may be filed with the Director by the developer for the entire PUD, or a final development plan for the first phase of development if it has been approved for a phased development. The application shall be signed by the developer attesting to the truth and exactness of all information supplied on the application for final development plan.

B.

The application shall clearly state the approval expires and maybe revoked if construction on the first phase has not begun within two (2) years from the date of approval for those developments that are less than eighty (80) acres in area and their subsequent development phases will be according to an approved phasing plan. If the development is greater than eighty (80) acres in area, the developer will be provided thirty (30) months to construct the first phase. At the developer's discretion, a development greater than eighty (80) acres in area may be subject to PUD approval for the entire development, to include an approved phasing plan or a separate PUD for each phase. At a minimum, the application shall contain the following information.

C.

The final development plan may be submitted after City engineering approval of the detailed improvement plans that shall include street constructions, utility locations, drainage, dedications of easements and public facilities, along with a proposed phasing schedule. Maintenance agreements, etc., shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval at this time.

D.

Items that shall be included in the final development plan:

1.

Drawings and information: The final development plan shall be provided in the following formats: One (1) large twenty-four-inch × thirty-six-inch (24" x 36") print of the plan with signature page made of good quality tracing paper or Mylar® drafting film; one (1) large twenty-four-inch × thirty-six-inch (24" x 36") print on white paper and one (1) eleven-inch × seventeen-inch (11" x 17") print on white paper.

2.

Information required on the plan: In addition to that required by the preliminary development plan, or otherwise specified by law, to include the following:

a.

Reference points of identified existing surveys related to the PUD plan by distances and bearings and referenced to field book or map, including stakes, monuments or other evidence found on the ground and used to determine the boundaries of the PUD.

b.

The location and width of streets and easements intercepting the boundary of the tract.

c.

Easements and stormwater drainage facilities clearly identified and, if already of record, their recorded reference. The width of the easement, its length and bearing, and sufficient ties to locate the easement with respect to the PUD shall be shown. If the easement is being dedicated by the plan, it shall be properly referenced in the owner's certificates of dedication.

d.

Identification of land to be dedicated for any purpose, public or private.

e.

Other plans and studies as required at preliminary approval such as a grading plan, soils engineer report, traffic study, detailed landscaping and buffering plans where required.

3.

Additional certificates or drawings:

a.

A certificate signed and acknowledged by all parties having any recorded title interest in the land, consenting to the preparation and recording of the PUD.

b.

Signed acknowledgement that if the final approval is granted, a written instrument dedicating the land intended for public use shall be tendered and recorded to make the final approval effective.

c.

A certificate with the seal of and signed by the surveyor responsible for the survey.

d.

A title report issued by a title insurance company verifying ownership of all real property that is to be dedicated to the public.

e.

A copy of any deed restrictions applicable to the PUD.

4.

A detailed design/site plan for the PUD site including:

a.

The location of proposed buildings and structures, parking and maneuvering areas and/or the location of allowable building areas of individual lots;

b.

Building setback lines that are to be made part of the PUD restrictions;

c.

The location and type of proposed buildings, structures or improvements in common open space areas;

d.

Preliminary building plans, including floor plans and exterior elevations;

e.

The location and detailed information for all proposed streets, with ACHD approval for public streets and city and fire marshal approval for private streets;

f.

Approved engineering feasibility studies and plans showing water, fire hydrant, sanitary sewer, stormwater drainage, electricity, telephone and natural gas installations; waste disposal facilities, and street improvements;

g.

Plans for additional improvements such as pedestrian ways, street lighting, public utilities, street trees, etc.

5.

A schedule of 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; 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 proposes an exception from standard zoning districts or other ordinances governing development.

6.

A landscaping and buffering plan for common open space areas, the periphery of the PUD and other required locations. The plan shall show area to remain in natural vegetation; and, in a clear manner, the area, sizes, numbers and general types of plant and other materials to be used. Revegetation of common open space areas and periphery areas disturbed during the construction of services. An improvement guarantee of a sufficient amount shall be required to assure timely completion if the work cannot be completed prior to occupancy of dwellings or as otherwise required by the conditions of approval.

7.

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.

(Ord. No. 2024-06, § 2, 4-16-2024)