To ensure consistency with the goals and objectives of the Highway 12 Corridor Study, applications for rezoning within the study area must include a minimum of five acres, except that exceptions to this requirement may be granted for certain properties being rezoned to RPUD under the conditions established in the RPUD district standards. The plans submitted along with these applications must also include enough information regarding the effect of the proposed development on surrounding parcels to ensure that the property can be developed in a manner that is both compatible with adjacent properties and consistent with the Highway 12 Corridor Study.

(Code 1984, § 10.52(1); Code 2003, § 78-1061; Ord. No. 203(2nd series), § 1, 2-26-2001)

The plans submitted along with the application must propose access to the proposed development which is consistent with the transportation planning objectives of the Highway 12 Corridor Study. All public easements and road and trail right-of-way that is needed to allow the construction of service roads, trails and/or the expansion of Trunk Highway 12 past the subject property, shall be dedicated to the city.

(Code 1984, § 10.52(2); Code 2003, § 78-1062; Ord. No. 203(2nd series), § 2, 2-26-2001)

(a)

The available sanitary sewer and municipal water capacity to serve the development of this corridor is currently very limited. Therefore, any plans to develop within this area must either demonstrate that it can occur utilizing current sewer and water allocations or they must include improvements to increase the capacity of the systems serving this area.

(b)

If sanitary sewer or municipal water system improvements are proposed as part of the application, then the feasibility of providing this service will also be scrutinized along with an improvement financing plan to ensure that the costs associated with providing this additional capacity will be paid for by the development.

(Code 1984, § 10.52(3); Code 2003, § 78-1063)

Site drainage plans must be submitted to ensure consistency with the stormwater management objectives of the Highway 12 Corridor Study. Plans will be carefully reviewed to ensure both that proposed stormwater ponding areas contain sufficient storage capacity and whatever additional measures are necessary to guarantee that the quality of runoff from the site, meets or exceeds the city's standards.

(Code 1984, § 10.52(4); Code 2003, § 78-1064)

(a)

Due to the unique set of constraints and opportunities that affect future decisions regarding development within the Highway 12 Corridor Study Area, applicants for rezoning are strongly encouraged to utilize the planned unit development approach. However, applications will be accepted for rezoning requests for any of the following existing zoning districts within the city, consistent with a finding of consistency with the Highway 12 Corridor Study and subject to compliance with all of the additional requirements established in this article:

(b)

Any proposal which requires a modification to zoning or subdivision requirements must be done as a planned unit development.

(Code 1984, § 10.52(5); Code 2003, § 78-1065; Ord. No. 203(2nd series), § 3, 2-26-2001)

Except within the I-Industrial District, in addition to other restrictions of this chapter, the use, construction, alteration or enlargements to any building or structure within the district shall meet the following standards (buildings within the I-Industrial District shall conform to building design and construction standards found in section 6.12.3950):

(1)

All exterior wall finishes on any building shall be:

a.

Face brick;

b.

Natural stone;

c.

Specially designed precast concrete units if the surfaces have been integrally treated with an applied decorative materials or texture;

d.

Factory fabricated and finished metal framed panel construction, if the panel materials are of any of those noted in subsections (1)a through c of this section, or glass; or

e.

Other materials as may be approved by the council. Combinations of such materials shall be permitted.

(2)

All subsequent additions and outbuildings constructed after the erection of an original building shall be constructed of materials comparable to those used in the original construction and shall be designed in a manner conforming with the original architectural design and general appearance.

(3)

No building or structure of a temporary character, trailer, basement, tent or shack shall be constructed, placed or maintained upon the property except as accessory to and during the construction of permanent buildings.

(Code 1984, § 10.52(6); Code 2003, § 78-1066; Ord. No. 32(3rd series), § 4, 3-27-2006)

All development permits authorized within the Highway 12 Corridor Study Area shall be subject to the execution of a development agreement. The development agreement shall clearly identify the timing of all of the public improvements associated with the development and the developers' financial commitments related to these improvements. The agreement shall also include any and all other conditions of approval deemed necessary to ensure compliance with the special minimum requirements for rezoning the Highway 12 Corridor Study Area, as well as the goals and objectives of the Highway 12 Corridor Study.

(Code 1984, § 10.52(7); Code 2003, § 78-1067)