A.

Required fee.

B.

Cover sheet with:

1.

Name of the development;

2.

Name, address and interest of the applicant and owner, if other than the applicant and the name, address and interest of every person, firm or corporation represented by the applicant;

3.

Notarized authorization of the owner, if the applicant is other than the owner;

4.

Names and addresses of all owners of property adjoining the subject property, to be obtained from the applicable county tax assessors office;

5.

Address and legal description of the subject property;

6.

Vicinity map; and

7.

Zoning and existing and proposed land use of the site.

C.

Site plan, drawn to scale, including:

1.

Scale and north arrow;

2.

Outer boundary or perimeter of the total development site;

3.

Grading plan showing existing and proposed contours at two-foot intervals;

4.

Existing land uses and characteristics of development on land abutting the site;

5.

Rights-of-way and pavements of all streets within the development and access to public streets;

6.

Existing and proposed structures;

7.

Location, extent, and approximate acreage of all resource protection, recreation, and open space lands and other common areas;

8.

Location of all common amenities such as clubhouses, swimming pools, laundries, etc.;

9.

Landscaping plan (see appendix A-3), including screening and buffers;

10.

Location of all easements, utilities and surface water drainage facilities;

11.

Location of loading areas, including waste receptacles; and

12.

Location of any outdoor storage or work areas.

D.

Written report:

1.

General description of the proposal;

2.

Proposed standards for the development, including density, yard requirements, lot sizes, and restrictive covenants;

3.

Provision of utilities and storm drainage facilities;

4.

Plans for signage; and

5.

Method for dedicating or reserving common open spaces and facilities and any land or facilities for public use or for the use of the property owners in the project.

E.

Additional requirements for conditional use site plans:

1.

Proposed days of the week and hours of operation, if applicable;

2.

Estimated minimum and maximum number of employees;

3.

Whether the use will be open to the public, whether visits will be by appointment only or otherwise limited; estimated number of visitors per day; and

4.

Description of any activities to be undertaken involving the use of equipment or operations, which would generate noise or odors that may be detectable beyond the building and any measures to lessen the impact of noise or odors on adjoining properties.

A.

Name and address of the applicant and owner, if other than the applicant.

B.

Notarized authorization of the owner, if the applicant is other than the owner.

C.

Required fee.

D.

The names and addresses of all abutting property owners.

E.

Address and legal description of the subject property.

F.

Zoning classification and present use of the subject property.

G.

Reason for the special exception/variance request.

H.

A map, drawn to scale, indicating the dimensions and exact location and boundaries of the subject property and abutting public rights-of-way.

I.

Ten copies of a site plan drawn to a scale not larger than one inch equals 50 feet, each of which must be folded to a dimension of eight and one-half inches by 11 inches, showing the following:

1.

Scale and north arrow;

2.

Existing and proposed topography;

3.

Property lines;

4.

Existing and proposed structures and their uses;

5.

Area, horizontal dimensions, height and setback from property lines for all existing and proposed structures;

6.

Location and height of any freestanding, exterior light fixtures;

7.

Landscaping plan (see appendix A-3);

8.

Outside storage areas;

9.

Parking and loading areas;

10.

Points of ingress and egress;

11.

Existing and proposed signs; and

12.

The location of all existing and proposed sidewalks and pedestrian ways on the subject property and adjacent property.

J.

Additional requirements for uses requiring special exception approval:

1.

Proposed days of the week and hours of operation, if applicable;

2.

Estimated minimum and maximum number of employees;

3.

Whether the use will be open to the public, whether visits will be by appointment only or otherwise limited; estimated number of visitors per day;

4.

Description of any activities to be undertaken involving the use of equipment or operations, which would generate noise or odors that may be detectable beyond the building and any measures to lessen the impact of noise or odors on adjoining properties;

5.

Location of loading areas, including waste receptacles;

6.

Location of any outdoor storage or work areas; and

7.

Description of any proposed/required screening or buffers.

A.

Name and address of the applicant, if other than the applicant.

B.

Notarized authorization of the owner, if the applicant is other than the owner.

C.

Landscape plan drawings must show:

1.

Scale and north arrow;

2.

The location and dimension of all areas proposed for landscaping, buffers and/or screening;

3.

All dimensions and distances, property lines, easements, rights-of-way and required setbacks;

4.

Existing and proposed structures, including signs, trash and garbage containers, utility and drainage structures;

5.

Where screening or buffers are required, existing and proposed structures on abutting property. When the finished floor elevation of buildings on the subject property differs by ten feet or more from the finished floor elevation of the buildings on the abutting property, the plan must include a cross section which accurately shows the comparative elevations of the buildings in relationship to proposed screening and/or buffers;

6.

Species, size at planting and spacing of all trees and shrubs proposed to meet landscaping requirements;

7.

Method of irrigation or justification for any landscape areas not irrigated (such as use of xeriscaping);

8.

Height, material and design of all fences or walls proposed to meet landscaping requirements;

9.

Documentation of existing vegetation proposed to be counted toward required landscaping;

10.

Documentation of existing landscaping and/or buffers on abutting properties;

11.

Bodies of water including water detention and retention areas;

12.

Driveways, vehicular areas, existing and proposed parking spaces, access aisles and other vehicular areas; and

13.

Sufficient information and detail to demonstrate compliance with applicable landscaping, buffers and/or screening requirements.

A.

Application fee.

B.

Name and address of the applicant:

1.

If a corporation, principal officers and members of the board of directors.

2.

If a partnership, general and managing partners.

3.

If a limited liability company, all general and managing members.

4.

If another business entity, all those with managerial or ownership interest in the entity.

5.

Any material change to the above business entities must be submitted within 60 days.

C.

Names and addresses of all owners of the property:

1.

If corporation, principal officers and members of the board of directors.

2.

If partnership, general and managing partners.

3.

If a limited liability company, all general and managing members.

4.

If another business entity, all those with managerial or ownership interest in the entity.

5.

Any material change to the above business entities must be submitted within 60 days.

D.

A list of owners of all abutting property including their names, mailing addresses and tax parcel identification numbers.

E.

Proposed name of the development.

F.

Legal description of the total site.

G.

Preliminary master plan. All plan drawings must be approximately to scale and include the direction of north:

1.

Vicinity map showing the location of the proposed project.

2.

Site map showing the property boundaries and ownership of abutting property.

3.

Existing zoning map, indicating the zoning classification of the tract and all properties within 500 feet.

4.

Existing site conditions map including:

a)

Topography, in not greater than five-foot contour intervals;

b)

Waterways, surface water features, wetlands, FEMA-designated flood hazard areas; and

c)

Steep slopes, mined areas and any other environmentally sensitive features.

5.

Development plan showing the total project including:

a)

Proposed use plan showing the boundaries and acreage of all proposed PUD subdistricts and distinct use areas including:

1)

Type and conceptual configuration of structures to be built by area (i.e., detached single-family, attached single-family, multi-family, retail, office);

2)

Density of each residential development area calculated in gross acres; and

3)

Schools, parks, and all community and public facilities within and adjacent to the project area.

b.

Conceptual vehicular circulation plan, including whether streets will be public or private, shown in relationship to external streets (with street name and existing right-of-way width noted).

c.

Conceptual bicycle-pedestrian circulation plan, including on-street sidewalks, shared paths, etc.

d.

Conceptual drainage plan, including approximate location of proposed drainage facilities and detention and retention areas.

e.

Conceptual open space plan showing common areas to remain in private ownership and proposed public dedication sites, if any.

f.

Phasing plan, if involving multiple phases of development.

g.

Any additional information deemed necessary by the zoning official.

H.

Preliminary master plan narrative:

1.

Description of the surrounding area, including current zoning and/or land uses.

2.

Evidence that the proposal is compatible with the comprehensive plan.

3.

Evidence that the proposal meets the purpose for PUD development and community objectives and description of community benefits to be achieved as described in section 6.02.

4.

Acreage and proposed uses in each PUD subdistrict, including:

a)

Proposed maximum number of dwelling units by type (e.g., attached or detached single-family dwellings, duplexes, multi-family, etc.);

b)

Typical and maximum building heights;

c)

Acreage set aside for and proposed maximum building square footage proposed for retail, office, lodging, institutional, entertainment, recreation, and other uses;

d)

Acreage proposed for outdoor uses, e.g., recreation, entertainment, agriculture, storage; and

e)

Acreage and percent of each subdistrict to be set aside as common open space, including for each type of open spaces (e.g., parks, sports fields, greenways/trails, conservation areas).

5.

Preliminary information regarding normally required zoning and subdivision standards to be modified and alternative standards to be proposed, including but not limited to:

a)

Lot standards for each dwelling type (e.g., front, side and rear setbacks, lot areas and lot widths);

b)

General approach to landscaping of vehicular areas and buffering within and at the perimeter of the PUD;

c)

General approach to permanent and temporary signage;

d)

General approach to off-street parking and loading areas;

e)

General approach to street design, including internal and external connectivity, access management and traffic calming; and

f)

General approach to bicycle and pedestrian mobility.

1.

A general description of any community facilities to be provided, such as school sites, fire stations or recreation facilities, if any.

2.

Traffic study, if required by city engineer.

3.

Preliminary information regarding restrictive covenants and form of ownership and maintenance of any common open spaces and facilities.

4.

Description of architectural styles, design criteria, materials being utilized for exteriors.

5.

Conceptual renderings showing typical buildings and/or architectural features.

I.

Master plan. The master plan submission must include the following:

1.

Total project plans and conditions:

a)

The property boundaries, including metes and bounds.

b)

An area map showing the applicant's entire holding and all properties, streets, rights-of-way and easements within 300 feet of the property.

c)

Topographic map with five-foot contour intervals.

d)

Phasing plan, if applicable, showing areas already developed, areas for which development approval is being requested, and areas for future development with approximate timetable for completion.

2.

Development plan showing the total project including:

a)

Use plan showing the boundaries and acreage of PUD subdistricts and distinct land use areas within each including:

1)

Type and number of nonresidential structures to be built by area;

2)

Maximum number of dwellings in each land use area by type (i.e., detached single-family, attached single-family, multi-family, retail, office); and

3)

Density of each residential area calculated in net acres.

b)

Site plan showing location, use, scale and orientation of all buildings other than detached single-family dwellings.

c)

Lotting plan for attached and detached single-family dwellings.

d)

The internal street network shown in relationship to external streets with street name and existing right-of-way width noted.

e)

Bicycle and pedestrian circulation plan with width, material and other standards for each facility type.

f)

Drainage and utilities plan, including method of sewage disposal and location of such facilities.

g)

Open space plan, including identification of improved and unimproved open spaces and area and overall dimensions of each required open space.

h)

Parking master plan, including location and circulation pattern of all nonresidential and common parking areas.

i)

Signage master plan, including location, height and size of all freestanding signs, including street name and regulatory signs.

j)

Landscaping plan, including location, overall dimensions and design approach to parking lot landscaping, screening, buffers and open spaces.

k)

Location and design of lighting facilities.

J.

Master plan narrative:

1.

Evidence that the proposal is compatible with the comprehensive plan.

2.

Evidence that the proposal meets the purpose for PUD development and community objectives and description of community benefits to be achieved as described in section 6.02.

3.

Prototype development plans and schedule to show lot sizes, setbacks, typical structure arrangements, access and parking provisions.

4.

Documentation of all zoning standards modified with the approval of the PUD zoning.

5.

Subdivision regulation standards proposed to be modified and any alternative standards proposed by the applicant.

6.

Description of community facilities to be provided, such as school sites, fire stations or recreation facilities, or statements on which existing facilities will be used by the proposed residents of the project.

7.

Proposed design standards for single-family, multi-family, commercial and other building types (including any required and/or prohibited materials, façade and/or roof articulation requirements) and any site design standards (parking, drainage, landscaping, lighting, fences) and the proposed method of enforcement.

8.

Proposed restrictive covenants including how any common open spaces and facilities are to be owned and maintained; design standards and method of implementation, and showing how the design criteria of the master plan and any conditions required with the PUD zoning will be implemented through such covenants, as applicable.

9.

Traffic study, if required by the city engineer.

10.

A watershed drainage study prepared by a registered engineer and proposed best management practices (BMP) plan prepared by a registered engineer.

11.

Other studies as may be deemed necessary by the city engineer to determine development suitability to the particular site.

A.

All dimensions and distances, property lines, easements, landscaping, buffers and public and private rights-of-way.

B.

Existing and proposed buildings and structures, including signs, trash containers, fences, walls, light poles, power poles, outdoor utility equipment and structures, and roof and ground-mounted mechanical appurtenance units.

C.

Location, height, size, materials, color, and lighting of all signs. See article VIII, Signs.

D.

Bodies of water, stormwater detention areas, drainage structures, sanitary sewer lines and facilities, and water distribution lines.

E.

Driveways, accommodations for pedestrians, parking areas, existing and proposed parking spaces, access aisles and other vehicle maneuvering areas; along with all required landscaping. See article IX, Parking and Loading, and article X, Landscaping and Buffers.

F.

All existing and proposed built improvements, natural features such as rock outcroppings, streams, and other landscape elements; plant materials keyed to a planting schedule with botanical names, common names, cultivar (if any), quantity of materials, size of materials at time of planting.

G.

Sufficient information and detail to clearly demonstrate that all applicable requirements of section 6.03, Corridor overlay district, are fully satisfied.

H.

The site plan must be accompanied by:

1.

A grading plan which shows all areas of cut and fill and the grade of all finished floor elevations;

2.

An access management plan approved by the ALDOT or the Shelby County Highway Department, dependent upon which regulatory authority is responsible for the right-of-way being accessed;

3.

Certification that building orientation, materials and design comply with section 6.03;

4.

An exterior lighting plan which shows compliance with section 6.03, including the proposed foot candles of artificial light on and off premises;

5.

A sign plan which shows compliance with section 6.03;

6.

A landscape plan and an irrigation plan which shows compliance with section 6.03 and article X;

7.

An erosion and sedimentation plan which meets or exceeds the requirements of the City of Pelham "Ordinance to Establish Storm Water Management and Water Quality Controls, Programs, Regulations, Prohibitions, and Penalties" (Ordinance No. 328); and

8.

Other plans or specifications necessary to show compliance with section 6.03, Corridor overlay district.

A.

Cover sheet with:

1.

Name of the development;

2.

Applicant's name, address and interest in the application, and the name, address and interest of every person, firm or corporation represented by the applicant in the application;

3.

Name of the owner of the subject property;

4.

Names and addresses of all owners of property adjoining the subject property, to be obtained from the applicable county tax assessors office; and

5.

Address and legal description of the subject property.

B.

Site analysis map. Site map drawn to scale and including the following:

1.

Property boundaries and ownership of adjoining property;

2.

Existing zoning of the tract and all properties within 500 feet;

3.

Existing structures, roads, streets, parking areas on and/or adjoining the tract; and

4.

Location and extent of wetlands, FEMA-designated flood hazard areas, steep slopes (at a minimum, 20 percent or more) and any other natural features on the tract.

C.

Conservation subdivision plan. Drawings must be approximately to scale and include the following:

1.

All information normally required for preliminary plat consideration;

2.

Open space management plan, including delineation of open spaces to be protected, their acreage and proposed uses; and a written description of how open spaces will be maintained, who will be responsible for their maintenance and the manner in which long-term maintenance costs will be funded; and

3.

Proposed deeds and covenants or other binding legal instrument by which use of designated open spaces will be restricted and their perpetual maintenance will be assured.