All development projects shall be required to obtain development plan approval unless otherwise provided by this Code. Requirements are set forth as follows:

(a)

Conceptual Development Plan may be submitted for a project within the Planned Development zoning category.

(b)

General Development Plan is required for all nonresidential development and all multifamily development.

(c)

Final Development Plan is required:

(1)

Prior to the application for a Building Permit;

(2)

Prior to the establishment or expansion of a Conditional Use;

(3)

Prior to the establishment, expansion, or change of any use, activity, or structure, pursuant to the provisions of this Code.

The applicant may elect to not submit a Conceptual Development Plan and submit a General Development Plan if the General Development Plan contains all of the requirements of the Conceptual Development Plan.

(Ord. No. 2023-05, § 2(Exh. A), 3-4-24)

(a)

Conceptual development review.

1.

Preapplication conference. Prior to submitting an application for Conceptual Site Plan, a preapplication conference is required with the City's Public Works Director and any additional city staff that the Director deems appropriate. The purpose of this meeting shall be to discuss informally the minimum requirements and design standards as well as to discuss existing or proposed developments which may affect or be affected by the proposed project. For the purpose of such discussions, it is advised that the applicant have a sketch plan indicating the proposed project area, its relationship to the surrounding area, and its general development scheme. Formal application or filing of a plan is not required for the preapplication conference.

2.

Conceptual development requirements. Following the preapplication conference, an applicant wishing to undertake a project shall file an application with the City Public Works Department which includes five (5) copies of the conceptual development plan and an electronic version.

The application will include:

a.

The title of the project and the names of the professional project planner and the developer;

b.

Scale, date, north arrow, and general location map;

c.

Boundaries of the property involved, all existing streets, buildings, watercourses, easements, section lines, and other existing important physical features in and adjoining the project;

d.

Show the locations and the acreages of each component thereof of the different uses proposed by dwelling types, open space designation, recreational facilities, commercial uses, and other permitted uses, and off-street parking and off-street loading locations;

e.

Plan showing access and traffic flow and how vehicular traffic will be separated from pedestrian and other types of traffic;

f.

Tabulations of total gross acreage in the development and the percentage thereof proposed to be devoted to the several dwelling types, other permitted uses, recreational facilities, open spaces, streets, parks, schools, and other reservations. Tabulations of projected density by dwelling types shall also be submitted. Gross residential density shall be computed by deducting gross acreage used for nonresidential purposes other than open space or recreation uses;

g.

Environmental and community facilities impact statement as required by the City Commission including, but not limited to, water, sewer, drainage, transportation, air quality, water quality, wetlands, woodlands, wildlife, and community appearance describing the nature, location, extent and duration of the impact, alternative actions available, and means of mitigating or preventing any adverse impact. All community facilities impacts shall be quantified and all pollution impacts shall be quantitatively compared with applicable standards and guidelines unless determined by the City Commission to be insignificant;

h.

Proposed development schedule showing the approximate starting and completion dates for the entire project and any phases thereof, together with appropriate identification of such phases;

i.

Current aerial photographs of the site at a scale of one (1) inch equals two hundred (200) feet or larger showing all property boundaries and adjacent land within one thousand (1,000) feet of the project boundaries; and

j.

Such additional information as the city planning department may reasonably require.

(Ord. No. 2023-05, § 2(Exh. A), 3-4-24)

a.

Authorization to submit and timeframe for submittal. For planned development projects the approval of a conceptual development plan shall constitute authority for the applicant to submit a General Development Plan. After receiving such approval the applicant will, within three (3) years of authorization, submit a General Development Plan, unless an extension is granted by the City Commission. The applicant shall submit five (5) copies of the General Development Plan to the City Public Works Department and an electronic version. Such plans shall be prepared in substantial accordance with any approved conceptual development plan with all conditions as may have been adopted by the City Commission, and in accordance with the provisions of this article. If no conceptual plan is required for the project, ten (10) copies of the General Development Plan are likewise required for submission to the Public Works Department.

Any such extension for submittal of the General Development Plan shall not exceed one (1) year. No more than two (2) one-year extensions may be granted.

The failure on the part of the petitioner to meet this requirement and, if applicable, any approved extensions, shall automatically terminate the Conceptual Development Plan approval.

b.

General Development Plan requirements.

(1)

General information:

a.

Name of project or subdivision.

b.

Section, township and range in which project or subdivision is located.

c.

Vicinity map of not less than one (1) inch equals one (1) mile.

d.

Legal description of project or subdivision.

e.

Proof of ownership of property (i.e., warranty deed).

f.

North point, legend, and scale (not less than one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet).

g.

Total gross and net acreage of the site.

h.

Gross residential density, if applicable.

i.

Non-residential gross floor area and the floor area ratio.

j.

Maximum height, which shall not exceed fifteen (15) stories or one-hundred and sixty-five (165) feet, whichever is less.

k.

Development schedule, including initiation and completion dates for all phases of development, recreation facilities, common areas, street and utility system.

(2)

Existing conditions:

a.

Existing zoning, land use plan designation, and development on-site and on property adjacent to the site.

b.

Names and locations of all adjacent subdivisions.

c.

Name, location, and width of all platted rights-of-way, alleys, and existing streets within and/or adjacent to the site.

d.

Location and size of all sewer lines, water lines, and drainage facilities within and adjacent to the site.

e.

Location and width of all easements for utilities and drainage within and/or adjacent to the site.

f.

Topographic contours at vertical intervals of no longer than one (1) foot.

g.

Approximate location, size and type of trees, water bodies, and other natural significant features.

(3)

Design:

a.

Numeric designation, location and width of proposed streets and their required rights-of-way.

b.

Location, width and intended use of proposed utility easements.

c.

Location and dimensions of all proposed lots.

d.

Proposed land elevations.

e.

Location, purpose, dimensions and general description of common open space, parks, and recreational facilities.

(4)

Improvements:

a.

Location and dimensions of proposed utilities (sewer and water).

b.

Location and dimensions of proposed drainage facilities.

c.

Location of all proposed fire hydrants.

d.

Location and dimensions of proposed streets and sidewalks.

e.

If desired by the applicant or required by the Director, building elevations for nonresidential or multifamily residential usage.

(5)

Additional provisions. The General Development Plan may serve as the preliminary plat if subdivision is required for the subject property and all information required for a preliminary plat are shown on the plans.

(Ord. No. 2023-05, § 2(Exh. A), 3-4-24)

Every General Development Plan shall be evaluated based upon the following criteria:

(a)

Whether the plan meets the requirements of the City Code or Ordinances;

(b)

Whether the proposed development is consistent with the comprehensive plan;

(c)

Whether the proposed development is consistent with prior applicable Conceptual Plan approvals; and

(d)

Whether the proposed development meets the level of service standards adopted in the comprehensive plan.

(Ord. No. 2023-05, § 2(Exh. A), 3-4-24)

(a)

Authorization to submit and timeframe for submittal. The approval of a General Development Plan shall constitute authority for the applicant to submit a Final Development Plan. Within three (3) years of authorization to submit a Final Development Plan, unless a one year extension is granted by the City Commission, applicant shall submit ten (10) copies of the Final Development Plan prepared in substantial accordance with the approved General Development Plan with all conditions as may have been adopted by the City Commission, and in accordance with the provisions of this article. No more than two (2) one-year extensions may be granted.

The failure on the part of the petitioner to meet this requirement and, if applicable, any approved extensions, shall automatically terminate the General Development Plan approval.

(Ord. No. 2023-05, § 2(Exh. A), 3-4-24)

Every Final Development Plan shall be evaluated based upon the following criteria, in addition to the criteria for General Development Plan approval:

(a)

Whether the plan meets the requirements of the City Code or Ordinances;

(b)

Whether the proposed development is consistent with the comprehensive plan;

(c)

Whether the proposed development is consistent with prior applicable plan approvals; and

(d)

Whether the proposed development meets the level of service standards adopted in the comprehensive plan.

(Ord. No. 2023-05, § 2(Exh. A), 3-4-24)

No clearance, building permit or any other permit shall be issued for a development until the conditions and requirements for obtaining such permits have been met.

(Ord. No. 2023-05, § 2(Exh. A), 3-4-24)

The City Commission may approve any modification of an approved development plan, if the amendment is consistent with all applicable regulations in effect at the time of the amendment. For Planned Developments, amendments shall be reviewed in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.10 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2023-05, § 2(Exh. A), 3-4-24)