A.   Purpose. To require submittal of sufficient information by the developer to assure that zoning code requirements and other applicable county ordinances, regulations, and policies are met.

   B.   Scope.

      1.   A development plan shall be submitted to the development services center for review and approval for any proposed development other than four residential units or less located on an individual lot.

      2.   This requirement shall also apply to substantial expansion of an existing development other than four residential units or less on an individual lot. Substantial expansion shall be defined as greater than two thousand square feet of gross floor area or land use area.

      3.   Refer to Section 18.71.060 for development plan requirements and procedures for RVC zoning.

(Ord. 2025-8 § 5, 2025; Ord. 1992-58 § 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 1986-40 § 1 (part), 1986)

   A.   Workday. Monday through Friday except official holidays as specified by A.R.S. Section 1-301.

   B.   Gross Floor Area. The total floor area within the walls of, or under the roof (excluding roof overhang) of any building or structure.

(Ord. 1986-40 § 1 (part), 1986)

   A.   All development plans shall contain sufficient information to evidence compliance with all applicable county ordinances, regulations and policies including but not limited to the Subdivision and Development Street Standards. See checklist requirements in development services.

   B.   If the site is subject to special constraints or considerations, additional information and detail shall be submitted. Determination of whether site constraints and considerations are sufficient or require such additional submittal, and the type, detail and form of such additional information, shall be within the reasonable discretion of the development services administrator. Special constraints or considerations include but are not limited to flooding, traffic, slope, and soils conditions which may affect development of the site.

   C.   For every new development of residential apartments, a new residential recreation area shall be created. The recreation area must include 460 square feet per unit and must include recreational facilities and structures. The applicant shall submit a proposed recreation area plan (RAP) with the development plan. The RAP must depict all recreational facilities and structures to be developed, which may include, but are not limited to, the following: turfed areas, swimming pool, paths, ramada, recreational center, tot play lot. The RAP must be approved by Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department as a condition of development plan approval.

   D.   Commercial developments that encompass or abut trail corridors listed on the Pima Regional Trail System Master Plan Map or successor, including linear park corridors, shall provide space to accommodate the subject trail corridor, and shall construct the segment of the trail or linear park, consistent with the standards and requirements of the Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department.

(Ord. 2016-18, § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 2011-1 § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 2003-16 § 3, 2003; Ord. 1992-58 § 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 1986-187 § 1 (part), 1986; Ord. 1986-40 § 1 (part), 1986)

   A.   Determination of Conformance with Rezoning Conditions. If the property was the subject of a rezoning case, Pima County shall review the development plan for conformance with the preliminary development plan presented to the board of supervisors at time of conditional rezoning in accordance with Chapter 18.91 (Rezoning Procedures).

   B.   Approval.

      1.   The development plan shall be considered approved if review is not completed within thirty-five working days after any original or subsequent submittal.

      2.   Approval of the development plan shall be valid for a period of one year. A development plan shall be considered permanently in effect if building permits and/or development permits have been issued and substantial construction has been started, i.e., slabs and foundations poured, and streets, curbs, and utilities installed. Determination of substantial expansion shall be by the development services administrator whose decision may be appealed to the hearing officer.

   C.   Tentative Plat Submittal. If a tentative plat is submitted as provided in Section 18.69.050A (Subdivision Standards), it may be acceptable in lieu of a development plan if it contains sufficient information to determine compliance with applicable regulations with respect to each individual lot or block which is required to submit a development plan.

   D.   Fees. Upon submittal of a development plan, fees are payable to the Pima County treasurer in accordance with the fees schedule adopted by Pima County.

(Ord. 1992-58 § 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 1986-40 § 1 (part), 1986)

   A.   Scope. A development plan shall be submitted to the design review committee (refer to Section 18.99.030, Design Review Committee) for its review on each proposed village center.

   B.   Requirements. The plan shall consist of the requirements of Section 18.69.050A (Subdivision Standards) and also preliminary building site plans and elevations:

      1.   Site Plans.

         a.   Driveways showing access to and from and circulation within the proposed development and relation to planned geometric design of adjacent streets and thoroughfares;

         b.   Areas assigned for parking, off-street loading and unloading, curbs, islands, landscaping, pedestrian ways, malls, sidewalks, etc.;

         c.   Building floor plans and/or building sites, with sites numbered and described as to general purpose;

         d.   On-site improvements.

      2.   General Building and Site Plan Elevations. Typical building elevations keyed to the general grading and site plan.

   C.   Design Review.

      1.   Intent and Purpose. Each development, building, addition and alteration within this zone, with the exception of detached dwelling units, shall be subject to review with regard to the architectural design by the design review committee. The purpose of this review is to afford the applicant an opportunity to promote harmony with the scenic character of the area and among the buildings of the center.

      2.   Responsibilities of Committee. The commit-tee's report shall be submitted to the commission and the applicant at the commission's next regular meeting.

      3.   Review Considerations. The following shall be considered in review of plans:

         a.   Location on the lot;

         b.   Front and side elevation;

         c.   Location of mechanical equipment;

         d.   Signs;

         e.   Landscaping;

         f.   Conformity to overall design of the development to ensure that one architectural flavor is maintained for the entire center.

(Ord. 2003-118 § 2, 2003; Ord. 1986-40 § 1 (part), 1986)