The following regulations apply in the PD (planned development) combining zone unless otherwise provided in this title.

Combined with districts now existing or which may hereafter be created, it is intended to permit, on application and approval of detailed site, use, and building plans, creation of new planned development districts for purposes where parcels suitable in location and character for the uses and structures proposed are to be planned and developed as units. In view of the substantial public advantages of a comprehensively planned approach to land development it is the intent of this chapter to promote and encourage development in this form where appropriate in location and character.

Uses permitted by right are all of the uses allowed in the underlying zone with which the planned development zone is combined. Additional uses consistent with the general plan may be included as approved by the planning commission.

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

No PD combining zone shall be designated for an area of less than one acre.

PD combining zones may be established or removed from the zoning map by the city council upon recommendation by the planning commission and consistent with the general plan land use map. Any development in a PD combining zone shall be subject to the requirements of this chapter and shall be in conformity with the requirements of the development plan adapted for such PD combining zone.

Prior to commencing a development project within a PD combining zone, a development plan for each parcel of land shall be approved by the planning commission.

A.

The development plan submittal shall include:

1.

A map showing any street system and lot design proposed within the zone. Any areas proposed for parks, 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. A plot plan shall show the approximate location of all proposed buildings, indicating maximum and minimum distances between buildings and property or building site lines.

3.

Elevations and/or perspective drawings showing the front or primary facade of each proposed structures except single-family residences. 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 the architectural style of the proposed structures and to demonstrate 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 community development director and/or planning commission, 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 site, and to and from adjacent 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 site along with a preliminary grading plan; and

e.

An economic feasibility report or market analysis.

A.

A PD development plan application 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.

B.

From time to time, the planning commission shall compare the actual development accomplished in the development project with the approved development schedule.

C.

If the owner or owners of property under a PD development plan have failed to meet the approved development schedule, the commission shall initiate proceedings under section 18.06.120 to repeal the development plan.

D.

Upon request of the property owner and for good cause shown, the planning commission may extend the time limits of the development schedule as provided in section 18.06.100.

Public hearings conducted for the purpose of consideration of a PD development plan shall be done in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 18.06.

Establishment of procedures and requirements for the consideration of development agreements may be promulgated by the city council pursuant to Section 65864 et seq. of the Government Code.