The PD zone (planned development zone) is established in the city. This zone is established and designed to accommodate various types of developments such as neighborhood and district shopping centers, professional and administrative areas, multiple-housing developments, single-family residential developments, commercial service centers and industrial parks or any other use or combinations of uses which can be made appropriately a part of a planned development.

(Ord. 455 §1 (part), 1973; Ord. 376 §10-5-13(A), 1967.)

The specific regulations set forth in this chapter and the general rules set forth in Chapters 17.08 and 17.12 through 17.34 shall apply in all PD zones, except that where conflict in regulations occurs, the regulations specified in this chapter shall apply.

(Ord. 455 §1 (part), 1973; Ord. 376 §10-5-13(B), 1967.)

In a PD zone, any and all uses are permitted, provided such use or uses are shown on the development plan for the particular PD zone as approved in conformance with this chapter.

(Ord. 537 (part), 2980: Ord. 455 §1 (part), 1973; Ord. 376 §10-5-13(C), 1967.)

Prior to the issuance of the building permit for construction of buildings in a PD zone, the working plans and specifications shall be checked and approved by the building department to assure compliance with the terms and conditions of approval by the council. No construction permits shall be issued unless the PD zone has been finally adopted and a development plan has been approved for such PD zone.

(Ord. 537 (part), 1980: Ord. 455 §1 (part), 1973; Ord. 376 §10-5-13(D), 1967.)

Maximum height and bulk, and minimum lot size, density, setback, yard, parking and loading requirements shall be established for each PD zone by the development plan approved by the council.

(Ord. 455 §1 (part), 1973; Ord. 376 §10-5-13(E), 1967.)

No planned development zones shall be approved for an area of less than one acre.

(Ord. 455 §1 (part), 1973; Ord. 376 §10-5-13(F), 1967.)

PD zones may be established or removed from the zoning map upon the application of a property owner or owners or upon the initiative of the council or planning commission in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 17.68 for amendments. An application to establish a PD zone shall require submission by the applicant of a development plan and schedule in conformity with this chapter along with fees as adopted by resolution. When initiated by the city, such PD zone proposal shall include a policy statement, prepared in accordance with this chapter, in lieu of a development plan and schedule. No development plan shall be adopted pursuant to a city-initiated PD zone unless it is in conformity with the adopted policy statement. Any development in a PD zone shall be subject to the requirements of this chapter and shall be in conformity with the requirements of the development plan adopted for such PD zone.

(Ord. 537 (part), 1980: Ord. 455 §1 (part), 1973; Ord. 376 §10-5-13(G), 1967.)

A.

An application for a PD zone shall be made to the commission and shall include and be accompanied by a development plan. The PD zone, when adopted, shall become a part of the zoning map of the city as provided for in Chapter 17.10 and the development plan for such PD zone shall be adopted by resolution of the planning commission.

B.

Any changes in the development plan which involve uses shall be made in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapters 17.62 through 17.66, and 17.70.

C.

If changes are proposed to the development plan which do not involve new uses, the building department shall have the power to approve such changes, provided that they conform in principle to the approved development plan. If, in the opinion of the building department, the changes do not conform in principle to the approved development plan, such changes shall be referred to the planning commission for decision.

D.

The development plan shall include:

1.

A map showing any street system and lot design proposed within the zone. Any areas proposed to be dedicated or reserved for parks, parkways, playgrounds, school sites, public buildings and other uses must be shown. Compliance with this requirement shall not be construed to relieve the applicant from compliance with the subdivision regulations or any other applicable regulations of the city.

2.

A plot plan for each building site or sites in the proposed PD zone or any portion thereof as required by the planning commission. A plot plan shall show the approximate location of all proposed buildings, indicating maximum and minimum distances between buildings, and between buildings and property or building site lines.

3.

Elevations and/or perspective drawings of all proposed structures except single-family residences and their accessory buildings. Such drawings need not be the result of final architectural decisions and need not be in detail. The purpose of such drawings is to indicate, within stated limits, the height of proposed buildings and the general appearance of the proposed structures to the end that the entire development will have architectural unity and be in harmony with surrounding developments.

4.

Any or all of the following plans, studies and diagrams may also be required, as determined by the city engineer, to be included on the plot plan or appended thereto:

a.

Off-street parking and loading plan;

b.

A circulation diagram indicating the proposed movement of vehicles, goods and pedestrians within the PD zone and to and from adjacent public thoroughfares. Any special engineering features and traffic regulation devices needed to facilitate or insure the safety of this circulation pattern shall be shown;

c.

Landscaping and tree planting plan;

d.

A map showing the topography of the proposed zone to engineering standards of scale, contour intervals and detail;

e.

An economic feasibility report or market analysis;

f.

A preliminary grading plan prepared by a registered civil engineer on projects anticipating appreciable amounts of grading.

(Ord. 537 (part), 1980; Ord. 455 §1 (part), 1973; Ord. 376 §19-5-13(H), 1967.)

A.

An application for a PD zone shall be accompanied by a development schedule indicating to the best of the applicant's knowledge the approximate date when construction of the project can be expected to begin, the anticipated rate of development, and the completion date. The development schedule for an application to prezone a PD zone shall indicate the approximate time period, after the property is annexed to the city and the PD zone becomes effective, when construction of the project can be expected to begin, the anticipated rate of development, and the anticipated time to completion. The development schedule, if approved by the council, shall become part of the development plan and shall be adhered to by the owner of the property in the PD zone and his successors in interest. The city shall require posting of cash, a savings and loan certificate, or a performance bond issued by a corporate surety company in an amount to be determined by the city engineer to cover the cost of public improvements adjacent to the proposed development prior to the issuance of the building permit for the first phase of construction.

B.

From time to time, the planning commission shall compare the actual development accomplished in the various PD zones with the approved development schedules.

C.

If the owner or owners of property in PD zones have failed to meet the approved development schedule, the commission shall initiate proceedings under Chapter 17.68 to repeal the PD zone and rezone the property to the zone classification it held immediately prior to being zoned PD.

D.

Upon request of the property owner and for good cause shown, the planning commission may extend the time limits of the development schedule; provided that any requests for an extension of these limits shall be on file in the office of the planning commission at least thirty days prior to the expiration of any time limit required by the development schedule. Any person dissatisfied with the decision of the planning commission may appeal to the council in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 17.62.

(Ord. 537 (part), 1980; Ord. 455 §1 (part), 1973; Ord. 376 §10-5-13(I), 1967.)

A.

A preliminary development plan may be submitted by an owner, at his option, to the planning commission for the purposes of receiving an advisory opinion on the land use, density and other items being proposed. Such preliminary development plan shall be clearly labeled preliminary and shall include a location plan, plot plan showing the approximate location of buildings, building sizes and use, parking areas, circulation and may include any special features being proposed. Such plan shall be of sufficient scale and accuracy to clearly show the intentions of the owner.

B.

A preliminary development plan shall be accompanied by an application and fees equivalent to one-half the fees normally required for planned developments. Such application and fees shall entitle the applicant to one hearing before the planning commission and one advisory opinion of the land use and density proposed.

C.

An advisory opinion of the planning commission issued on a preliminary development plan shall not be construed as approval or disapproval of the project. The purpose of the advisory opinion shall be to provide assistance and advice to the owner in the preparation of a formal proposal.

(Ord. 537 (part), 1980.)

A.

When a PD zone is initiated by the city, the PD zone proposed shall be accompanied by a policy statement. The PD zone, when adopted, shall become a part of the zoning map of the city as provided for in Chapter 17.10 and the policy statement for such PD zone shall be adopted by resolution of the council.

B.

Any changes in the policy statement shall be made in accordance with procedures set forth in Chapter 17.68 for amendments.

C.

The policy statement shall include:

1.

A description of the area to be zoned PD with sufficient accuracy to be located on the city zoning map;

2.

A general description of the location, terrain and characteristics of the area;

3.

A statement of any particular or unusual characteristics, features, problems or circumstances which make the PD zone the appropriate zone;

4.

A statement of the goals or reasons why the PD zone is established;

5.

A resolution of the permitted land use, density, restrictions and standards under which any projects proposed within the zone shall conform.

(Ord. 537 (part), 1980.)

Each PD zone shall be numbered, the first adopted being shown on the zoning map as PD(1), and each zone subsequently adopted being numbered successively. Each PD zone adopted with a policy statement shall be indicated on the zoning map as a PD zone with the resolution number of the adopted policy statement.

(Ord. 537 (part), 1980: Ord. 455 §1 (part), 1973; Ord. 376 §10-5-13(J), 1967.)

The areas excluded from PD zoning are those designated "D," design review zones, established by procedures set forth in Chapters 17.32 and 17.68.

(Ord. 600 §3, 1985: Ord. 455 §1 (part), 1973; Ord. 376 §10-5-13(K), 1967.)