The purpose of the planned development district (PDD) is to encourage and facilitate the creative and innovative use of land which may otherwise be limited or prohibited by the standard provisions of other parts of this title. The PDD district is designed to allow diversity in the relationship between buildings and open spaces so as to create unique, interesting physical environments that maximize usable open space, while at the same time to preserve the public health, safety and welfare. All development in the PDD district shall be consistent with the county general plan. Development within the PDD district shall conform to the standards specified elsewhere in this title for similar uses except to the extent that benefits will accrue to the public by deviation from such standards. The application of the PDD district to land may only be initiated by application of the landowner or his/her representative.

(Ord. No. 525XX, § 1, 8-20-19)

Uses consistent with the Madera County general plan land use category applicable to the subject property and which will not be in conflict with the public health, safety and welfare may be permitted in the PDD district, subject to a conditional use permit approved in accordance with the procedures set out in Chapter 18.92 of this title and in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Sections 18.67.130 through 18.67.170 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 525XX, § 1, 8-20-19)

A conditional use permit is required to establish the use in the PDD zone district. All uses are subject to approval in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Sections 18.67.130 through 18.67.190 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 525XX, § 1, 8-20-19)

Uses inconsistent with the Madera County general plan land use category applicable to the area and uses that would be in conflict with the public health, safety, and welfare.

(Ord. No. 525XX, § 1, 8-20-19)

Minimum lot size requirements in the PDD district are as established in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Sections 18.67.130 through 18.67.170 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 525XX, § 1, 8-20-19)

Requirements for minimum lot area per dwelling unit in the PDD district are as established in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Sections 18.67.130 through 18.67.170 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 525XX, § 1, 8-20-19)

Yard and setback requirements in the PDD district are as established in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Section 18.67.130 through 18.67.170 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 525XX, § 1, 8-20-19)

Height limit requirements in the PDD district are as established in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Sections 18.67.130 through 18.67.170 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 525XX, § 1, 8-20-19)

Requirements for minimum distance between structures in the PDD district are as established in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Sections 18.67.130 through 18.67.170 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 525XX, § 1, 8-20-19)

Parking requirements in the PDD district are as established in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Sections 18.67.130 through 18.67.170 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 525XX, § 1, 8-20-19)

The following signs are permitted in the PDD district unless otherwise specified in the required conditional use permit:

A.

Temporary real estate signs advertising the property for sale or rent, not to exceed six square feet each, excluding the area of any vertical and/or horizontal support members;

B.

Temporary subdivision signs;

C.

Permanent subdivision identification signs;

D.

Temporary construction signs;

E.

As established in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Sections 18.67.130 through 18.67.170 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 525XX, § 1, 8-20-19)

Landscaping requirements in the PDD district are as established in accordance with the standards and procedures set out in Sections 18.67.130 through 18.67.170 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 525XX, § 1, 8-20-19)

The PDD district may only be initiated by the property owner or his/her authorized representative. A PDD district shall be established in accordance with the procedures set out in Chapter 18.110 of this title and in conjunction with a conditional use permit in accordance with the procedures set out in Chapter 18.92 of this title.

(Ord. No. 525XX, § 1, 8-20-19)

An application for a conditional use permit in the PDD district shall include the following:

A.

Name and address of applicant;

B.

Name(s) and address(es) of property owner(s);

C.

Assessor's parcel number(s);

D.

Legal description of the property;

E.

A site plan drawn to scale, which includes the following information:

1.

Topography of the lot(s),

2.

Proposed street system and parking areas,

3.

Lot design,

4.

Location of buildings,

5.

Location of other proposed uses,

6.

Proposed setbacks,

7.

Areas to be reserved for parks, schools or public or quasi-public buildings,

8.

Proposed landscaping,

9.

Water supply and distribution,

10.

Sewage disposal system,

11.

Drainage system,

12.

North arrow;

F.

Acres of each proposed land use;

G.

Number of dwelling units per acre, if applicable;

H.

A narrative description of the proposed development and/or planned uses, including:

1.

An explanation of the proposed deviations from the standards that would otherwise apply to the proposed uses and why the deviations are necessary or desirable,

2.

Phasing or development schedule.

(Ord. No. 525XX, § 1, 8-20-19)

Development within the PDD district shall comply with conditions of the conditional use permit and the following standards:

A.

All development shall be consistent with the goals and policies of the Madera County general plan and with the uses and density or intensity standards of the general plan land use category applicable to the area in which the property is located.

B.

Development within the PDD district shall be unique to the development that could occur under any other zoning district or combination of zoning districts authorized by this title that are consistent with the general plan land use category applicable to the subject property. In making this determination, the following factors shall be considered:

1.

Appropriateness of the use at the proposed location;

2.

The mix of housing styles and costs;

3.

Provision of infrastructure improvements, including community water distribution and sewage collection and treatment systems;

4.

Provision of open space;

5.

Compatibility of uses within the development area;

6.

Use of innovative technology and materials;

7.

Overall contribution to the enhancement of the environment of the county;

8.

Creativity in design and use of land.

(Ord. No. 525XX, § 1, 8-20-19)

Time limits for development, extension requirements, and procedures for time extensions and revocation for non-use for any conditional use permit authorized in the PDD district shall be in accordance with the procedures set out in Chapter 18.92.060(B) of this title.

(Ord. No. 525XX, § 1, 8-20-19)

Minor or major modifications shall require an amendment to the conditional use permit in accordance with the procedures set out in Chapter 18.92.055 of this title.

(Ord. No. 525XX, § 1, 8-20-19)

Uses that were established and approved in the PDD zone district prior to the effective date of this 2019 Ordinance are not subject to the conditional use permit requirements enacted by this 2019 Ordinance. Such approved uses are subject to the other provisions of this Chapter, and any changes, modifications or revisions to such uses are subject to all of the provisions of the 2019 Ordinance and of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 525XX, § 1, 8-20-19)