A.

Applicability. In an SPD the following regulations shall apply.

B.

Purpose. The purpose of the SPD zone is to ensure the appropriate development of a large parcel of open land located along the north side of the North Santiam River in the center of Mill City. This site possesses considerable development potential for a variety of purposes including recreational, residential and commercial. Its proper development can serve to enhance both the property and the community.

(Ord. 273 § 3.070(A), 1998)

In the SPD zone no use of property shall be permitted outright. Any uses and activities permitted in the SPD zone are subject to the site plan review provisions in Sections 17.76.010 to 17.76.060 of this title.

(Ord. 273 § 3.070(B), 1998)

(Ord. No. 392, § 14, 2-14-2017)

In the SPD zone the following uses and their accessory uses may be permitted subject to the provision of this chapter and Chapter 17.52.

A.

Any use permitted outright or conditionally in the R-1 zone or the R-2 zone. Residential densities shall be based on the standards of the R-2 zone.

B.

Any use permitted outright or conditionally in the CC zone or the CH zone.

C.

Recreation vehicle park.

(Ord. 273 § 3.070(C), 1998)

In the SPD zone, development of property shall be consistent with a site development plan for the entire property which has been reviewed and approved by the planning commission and adopted by the city council.

A.

The site development plan shall include the following elements:

1.

Proposed land uses including housing unit densities (number of units per acre and type of residences);

2.

Building types and proposed size (length, width, and height);

3.

Vehicular and pedestrian access, circulation and parking pattern, status of street ownership;

4.

Parks, playgrounds and open spaces;

5.

Existing natural features such as trees, streams, and topography;

6.

Landscaping proposals;

7.

Proposed method of handling water supply and sewage disposal;

8.

Proposed method for handling of surface water drainage and for any grading or filling of property;

9.

Supplementary information including proposed property ownership pattern; property operation and maintenance proposal; time table for development including starting and completion dates and project phasing; and method for financing public improvements.

B.

Review of Site Development Plan.

1.

Hearing and Action on a Site Development Plan. Before the planning commission may act on an application for a site development plan, it shall hold a public hearing thereon in accordance with the provisions of Sections 17.64.080 and 17.64.090 of this title. After the public hearing is closed, the planning commission shall approve, deny, or approve with conditions or modifications, the site development plan application based on the following criteria:

a.

Compliance with the Mill City Comprehensive Plan policies;

b.

The standards of this title and other regulations;

c.

The suitability of the proposed development in relation to the physical characteristics of the site; and

d.

The appropriateness of the development proposal in relation to the entire community.

2.

Appeals. If an application is denied it may be appealed to the city council as outlined in Section 17.64.050 of this title, or the applicant may submit a revised site plan to the planning commission.

3.

Conditions. The planning commission, in granting approval, reserves the right to place additional conditions that are consistent with the intent and purpose of this title. These may include, but are not limited to housing unit densities, building types, proposed size and height, vehicular and pedestrian access, circulation and parking patterns, status of street ownership, homeowner's association and maintenance requirements, provision of public parks and open spaces, protection of existing natural features such as trees, streams, and topography, landscaping, buffers and public improvement requirements.

(Ord. 273 § 3.070(D), 1998)

(Ord. No. 358, § 8, 7-13-2010; Ord. No. 369, § 5, 8-13-2013)