(a)

P-R zoning districts are intended to:

(1)

Encourage the development of land as planned neighborhoods or communities.

(2)

Preserve the natural amenities of the land by encouraging scenic and functional open areas with residential areas.

(3)

Provide for efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets as well as lower development and housing costs.

(4)

Provide an environment of stable character which is compatible with the surrounding residential areas.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)

The factors contained in section 410 of these regulations as well as data submitted with the development plan of the applicant for a planned development, must be thoroughly considered by the planning commission as well as the Lamar County Board of Commissioners when determining whether or not the provision of a P-R district is appropriate. This will assure that rational comprehensive planning principles are the basis upon which the decision is made. Land use decisions which are based on sound planning principles encourage the development and preservation of land use patterns that provide healthful and safe living conditions for the residents of Lamar County. P-R districts are permitted only where public sewage and water are provided.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)

The official zoning map (section 2301 of these regulations) shows the boundaries of all P-R districts within Lamar County. Article 23 also contains additional information concerning interpreting district boundaries, amending boundaries, etc.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)

(a)

The following are permitted as principal uses in P-R districts:

(1)

Planned apartment community.

(2)

Planned manufactured home community.

(3)

Recreation area owned, operated, and maintained by the owner(s) of the permitted use, exclusively for the use of residents and their guests.

(4)

Utility substation meeting the following development standards:

a.

Structures must be placed at least thirty (30) feet from all property lines.

b.

Structures must be enclosed by a woven wire fence at least eight (8) feet high with bottom of fence either flush with the ground or with a masonry footing.

c.

No vehicles or equipment may be stored on the lot.

d.

A buffer must be maintained along the side and rear property lines.

(b)

The following principal uses are permitted as special exceptions in P-R districts:

(1)

None.

(c)

The following are permitted as accessory uses in P-R districts:

(1)

Private garage or carport not to exceed the storage capacity of three (3) automobiles per dwelling unit.

(2)

Structure for the storage of equipment and supplies used in maintaining the principal building and its grounds.

(3)

Structure for a children's playhouse and the storage of children's play equipment.

(4)

Private swimming pool and bath house, or cabana meeting the following standards:

a.

All such swimming pools which are at least three (3) feet deep must be completely enclosed by a fence that is at least four (4) feet high.

(5)

Private tennis court and/or basketball facilities; if lighted, lights must be designed so that they do not intrude upon adjacent lots. Such a court may be surrounded by a fence up to ten (10) feet high.

(6)

Noncommercial garden, including a greenhouse and other customary garden structures not over eight (8) feet high.

(7)

Deck, patio, barbecue grill, or other such facility.

(8)

Fence, wall, exterior lighting fixture, or other general landscaping and site development facility.

(9)

Antenna — Satellite, television, radio, etc.

(10)

Temporary building or storage of materials, during construction, meeting the following development standards:

a.

Permitted only in conjunction with construction of a building.

b.

Allowed either on the same lot where construction is taking place or on adjacent lot.

c.

Such a use must be terminated upon completion of construction.

(11)

The parking of unoccupied travel trailers, motor coaches, or pleasure boats.

(12)

Signs as permitted by the Lamar County Sign Ordinance (Appendix F).

(d)

The following accessory uses are permitted as special exceptions in P-R districts:

(1)

None.

(e)

All accessory uses must meet the standards set forth in section 504(e).

(f)

All uses not permitted within P-R districts by this section are specifically prohibited.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)

(a)

Pre-application conference: Prior to filing a formal application for a P-R development, the applicant is encouraged to confer with the administrative officer and the planning commission in order to review the general character of the plan (on the basis of tentative land use sketch if available), and to obtain information on development standards and ordinances affecting the proposed project.

(b)

Submission of application for P-R approval:

(1)

The applicant must file a petition with the administrative officer for approval of the proposed P-R development. This application must be supported by a development plan and a written summary of intent. The relationship between the proposed development and the surrounding area, both existing and proposed, must be shown. The following information must be presented with the application:

a.

A general location map.

b.

Existing topographic conditions, including contour intervals of no more than five (5) feet based on field surveys or photogrammetric methods; showing the location or non-existence of any special flood hazard areas (SFHA) with the Base Flood Elevation (BFE).

c.

The existing and proposed land uses and the approximate location of all buildings and structures.

d.

The approximate location of existing and proposed streets.

e.

The approximate location of all existing and proposed utilities, including a preliminary utility and drainage plan.

f.

The present zoning pattern in the area.

g.

A legal description of the subject property.

h.

The location and use of existing and proposed public, semi-public, and community facilities such as schools, parks, and open areas on the site. This includes areas proposed to be dedicated or reserved for community or public use.

i.

Perspective drawings of representative building types; however, this is not required for single-family detached dwellings.

(2)

If a proposed development creates special problems or involves unusual circumstances, additional information may be required in order to properly evaluate the proposal as follows:

a.

An off-street parking and loading plan.

b.

An economic feasibility report or market analysis.

c.

A traffic study of the area, and a circulation plan within the proposed development as well as to and from existing streets adjacent to the site.

(3)

The written summary of intent submitted with the development plan must include the following information:

a.

A statement of the present ownership of all land within the proposed development.

b.

An explanation of the character of the proposed development; this includes a summary of acres, number and types of dwelling units, and gross density by type of land use.

c.

A general statement of the proposed development schedule.

d.

Agreements, provisions, and covenants which govern the use, maintenance and protection of the development and any common or open areas.

(c)

Review and approval of P-R application:

(1)

An application for approval of a P-R development is treated administratively as an application for an amendment to these regulations (rezoning). This is because P-R districts are created only upon request of a developer, whose application materials demonstrate a firm commitment to construction of a well-designed P-R development. Upon approval of the P-R development, existing zoning must be changed to a P-R zone, which is an amendment to the ordinance. The amendment procedures contained in sections 410 and 2302 must be followed in granting the amendment to permit the P-R development.

(2)

The administrative officer will forward the application materials to the planning commission for its recommendations. The planning commission will thoroughly study the materials and make written recommendations to the Lamar County Board of Commissioners, stating the reasons for its recommendations (according to procedures contained in sections 410 and 2302).

(3)

The power to approve an amendment creating a P-R district rests with the Lamar County Board of Commissioners. After conducting the public hearing and considering recommendations from the planning commission (section 410), the Board of Commissioners will then make an official decision on the proposed P-R district. The Board of Commissioners may approve, disapprove, or conditionally approve the development plan.

(4)

If the development plan is approved as submitted, the official map will be changed to indicate the P-R district (section 2302). If the plan is approved with modifications, the applicant must file with the administrative officer the following:

a.

Written notice of consent to the modifications.

b.

A properly revised site plan.

(5)

The official map will then be changed (section 2302). The site plan and supporting information of any approved plan will be properly identified and permanently filed with the administrative officer.

(6)

No building permits will be issued by the building official until the development plan has been approved by the Lamar County Board of Commissioners.

(d)

Issuance of building permits: The administrative officer will issue building permits for buildings and structures in the area covered by the approved development plan if the proposed buildings and structures are in conformity with the approved development plan, the development schedule, and all other applicable regulations. (See section 404)

(e)

Revision of development plan after approval of plan:

(1)

Minor extensions, alterations, or modifications of existing buildings or structures may be permitted after review and approval by the planning commission; such changes must be consistent with the purposes and intent of the development plan.

(2)

Any major or substantial change in the approved development plan which affects the intent and character of the development, the density of land use pattern, the location or dimensions of streets, or similar substantial changes must be reviewed and approved by the Lamar County Board of Commissioners after receipt of recommendations from the planning commission. A request for a revision of the development plan must be supported by a written statement indicating the nature of the revision and the reasons it is considered necessary or desirable to revise the development.

(f)

Approval of P-R revoked if construction not begun: Construction of the planned development must begin within one (1) year of the approval of the P-R development. If no construction has begun by then, or if the applicant fails to maintain the approved development schedule, approval of the development plan will lapse. At its discretion and for good cause, the Lamar County Board of Commissioners may extend the period for beginning construction of any phase of the project for one (1) additional year. If approval of the development plan lapses under this provision, the subject P-R district will be removed from the official map (see section 2302) and the zoning districts and regulations which were in effect prior to the approval of the development plan will be reinstated. It is not necessary to follow section 410 amendatory procedures for this action, since its purpose is to correct an illegal situation caused by the failure of the applicant to fulfill the conditions upon which the approval of the P-R was granted.

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)

In addition to the development standards contained in article 4 of these regulations, P-R districts are permitted only where public sewage and water are provided. The following standards are required within P-R districts:

(a)

Minimum floor area per dwelling unit: Six hundred (600) square feet.

(b)

Minimum site area:

(1)

Planned apartment home communities: One (1) acre.

(2)

Planned manufactured home communities: Three (3) acres.

(c)

Minimum lot width: One hundred fifty (150) feet for the entire depth of lot.

(d)

Minimum front yard:

(1)

Arterial streets/roads: Seventy-five (75) feet. The front of all buildings must be at least thirty-five (35) feet from the front property line.

(2)

Collector streets and other streets/roads: Fifty (50) feet. The front of all buildings must be at least thirty-five (35) feet from the front property line.

(e)

Minimum side yard: Twenty (20) feet.

(f)

Minimum rear yard: Thirty (30) feet.

(g)

Maximum lot coverage by building: Thirty (30) percent.

(h)—(x)

Development standards common to most districts are listed under subsections 505(h)—(x).

(y)

Landlocked lots: Landlocked lots are not eligible for placement within a P-R zoning district.

(z)

Substandard lots: Substandard lots are not eligible for placement within a P-R zoning district.

(aa)

Development standards shown in approved development plan: Other development standards shown in an approved development plan apply only to the development shown on the specific development plan. Such development standards must be maintained. (See Section 1305 for related details.)

(bb)

Design standards for all P-R developments:

(1)

General: Condition of soil, ground water level, drainage, and ground slope must not create hazards to the property, or to the health or safety of residents. The site must not be exposed to objectionable smoke, noise, odors, or other adverse conditions; and no part subject to flooding or erosion can be used for any purpose that would expose people or property to danger.

(2)

Soil and ground cover: Exposed ground surfaces throughout the development must be protected with a vegetative growth that prevents soil erosion, standing puddles and dust. If this is not possible, such areas may be covered with a solid material such as stone, or paved with a pervious material.

(3)

Site drainage: The ground surfaces throughout the development must be equipped to drain all surface water in a safe, efficient manner, either through grading or installation of drains utilizing low impact development techniques. The site must be designed to no adverse impact requirements to protect upstream and downstream sites.

(4)

Street construction and design: Streets must be designed and constructed in accordance with Appendix "A", Lamar County Development Ordinance, section 502, development standards for streets.

(5)

Street lighting: Outdoor lighting is required which will provide the following average maintained levels of illumination for the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles at night:

a.

All parts of the street system of the development: Ten (10) footcandles.

b.

Potentially hazardous locations, such as major street intersections, steps, and stepped ramps: Individually lighted, with a minimum of twenty (20) footcandles.

(6)

Paved parking areas:

a.

Paved off-street parking areas must be provided for the use of residents. At leased two (2) spaces for each dwelling unit must be furnished. In a planned manufactured home community, resident parking must be furnished at the manufactured home space which it serves.

b.

Paved parking areas for guests may be either on-street, in a separate off-street lot, or a combination of both. At least 0.2 paved guest parking spaces per dwelling unit must be furnished.

c.

See Appendix I for required parking space design standards.

(7)

Walks:

a.

General requirements: All developments must have safe, convenient, all-season pedestrian access of adequate width for intended use. Walks must be durable and convenient to maintain. Sudden changes in alignment and gradient should be avoided.

b.

Common walk system: Common walks, where provided, should be at least three and one-half (3½) feet wide.

c.

Individual walks: All apartment dwellings and manufactured home spaces must be connected either to common walks, paved streets, paved driveways, or parking spaces adjacent to paved streets. Such individual walks must have a minimum width of two (2) feet.

(8)

Service buildings and other such facilities: Service buildings, recreation buildings, and other such facilities of the development must meet the requirements of applicable codes and development regulations adopted by Lamar County.

(9)

Minimum common open space: Two hundred (200) square feet for each dwelling unit; may be either one (1) large area, or several separate areas.

(cc)

The following required development standards apply only to planned apartment communities:

(1)

Maximum density: Ten (10) units per acre.

(2)

Maximum lot coverage by building: Thirty (30) percent.

(dd)

The following required development standards apply only to planned manufactured home communities:

(1)

Maximum density: Six (6) units per net acre.

(2)

Minimum development size: Three (3) acres.

(3)

Minimum separation of dwelling units: Twenty-five (25) feet.

(4)

Minimum manufactured home space area: Five thousand (5,000) square feet.

(5)

Maximum manufactured home space coverage: Fifty (50) percent.

(6)

Minimum manufactured home space front yard: Twenty (20) feet.

(ee)

Public water and sewage service required: All dwellings within P-R districts must be served by public water and sewage lines. Where such lines do not already exist, the developer is responsible for installation of them. (See Lamar County Development Ordinance for additional details on utility installation.)

(Ord. No. 2010-16, 11-16-10)