In addition to the objectives outlined in subsection 23-1.1, the Planned Community Zone is designed to achieve the following purposes:

a.

To provide for the classification and development of parcels of land as coordinated, innovative projects on irregularly-shaped parcels.

b.

To allow diversification of land uses as they relate to each other in a physical and environmental arrangement, while insuring substantial compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

c.

To provide for a zone encompassing various types of land uses, such as single-family residential developments, multiple housing developments, professional and administrative office areas, commercial centers, or any public or semi-public use or combination of uses through the adoption of a development plan and text materials which set forth land use relationships and development standards.

a.

Those uses designated on the development plan for the particular PC Zone as approved by the City Council.

b.

The continuation of all land uses which existed in the zone at the time of adoption of the development plan. Existing land uses shall either be incorporated as part of the development plan or shall terminate in accordance with a specific abatement schedule submitted and approved as a part of the development plan.

c.

Public utility installations.

d.

Accessory uses and structures incidental to permitted uses.

The following requirements shall apply to all PC zoned areas:

a.

An application for a zone change to permit the establishment of a PC Zone shall include and be accompanied by a development plan for the entire property.

b.

An application for a zone change to establish a PC Zone must be for a parcel or parcels of land which is under the control of the person or corporation proposing the development.

c.

The area contained within a proposed PC Zone shall not be less than five (5) acres.

d.

A conditional use permit may be required for any land use designation on the development plan.

e.

If ambiguity exists as to the specific dimensions or extent of any designated area on the development plan, the specific boundaries shall be determined by the City Council from the filing of a legal description and map of the parcel in question in conjunction with the filing of a conditional use permit, tentative subdivision map, or construction permits.

f.

Overall densities of development within a PC Zone shall not exceed those designated on the General Plan.

Prior to submitting an application for a PC Zone, the applicant should hold preliminary consultations with the City Manager and other City officials to obtain information and guidance before entering into binding commitments or incurring substantial expense in the preparation of plans, surveys, and other data. Such preliminary consultations should be relative to a preliminary development plan and other material which expresses the relationship between the various land uses and the development concepts to be employed.

(Ord. #82-323, § 23)

The development plan of a proposed PC Zone should consist of maps, plans, reports, schedules, development standards and schematic drawings and such other documents deemed necessary by the City Manager in accordance with the following requirements:

a.

The development plan shall be submitted in a form approved by the City Manager.

b.

The development of sections or areas within the PC Zone may be permitted subject to one of the following or any combination thereof:

1.

The uses and requirements of any of the zone classifications established by this chapter.

2.

The uses and standards of development set forth in the development plan as approved by the City Council.

3.

Approval of a conditional use permit by the City Council prior to development.

4.

Approval of a tentative subdivision map.

c.

The development plan and any amendment thereto shall include the following:

1.

The type and character of buildings or structures and the number of dwelling units per gross acre proposed for each residential area.

2.

A statement of the standards of population density for the various proposed residential land uses.

3.

The general location of recreational areas, and other public and semi-public sites and the approximate area of each.

4.

The general location of all major, primary, secondary and local collector streets coordinated with the Circulation Element of the Villa Park General Plan.

d.

The development plan and any amendment thereto shall be accompanied by the following:

1.

A general land use map setting forth the proposed uses of all sections or areas within the subject property and the approximate acreage of each.

2.

An accompanying text setting forth the land use regulations which constitute the standards of development designed to govern those sections or areas specified in the development plan. Such standards shall contain definitions and information concerning requirements for building site coverage, building heights, building setbacks, off-street parking, vehicular access, signing, lighting, storage, screening and landscaping, and any other information which the City Manager shall require to insure substantial compliance with the purpose of the PC Zone.

3.

A topographic map and conceptual grading plan of the property.

4.

A preliminary report and overall plan describing proposed provisions for storm drainage, sewage disposal, water supply and such other public improvements and utilities as the City Engineer may require.

5.

A written statement of standards as they relate to the allocation of land within the development plan to all proposed types of land uses.

(Ord. # 82-323, § 23)

The development plan and supporting statements and documents submitted with the application for a planned community shall be approved and adopted by the City Council and includes in the ordinance establishing the PC Zone.

All development within the PC Zone shall comply substantially with the development plan as approved and adopted by the City Council.

Any amendments to the development plan shall be accomplished in the same manner as an amendment to the zoning regulations as prescribed in Article 23-19.

A conditional use permit required for the development of any portion or area of a PC Zone shall be filed in accordance with Article 23-19 and shall include the following documents and materials:

a.

A map showing the location of the project in relation to the approved development plan.

b.

A boundary survey map of the property; a tentative subdivision map may be substituted if the applicant proposes to subdivide the property.

c.

A topographic map of the property and the preliminary proposed finished grade shown in contour intervals of not to exceed two (2) feet.

d.

Location, grades, widths and types of improvements proposed for all streets; and general plan of water, sewer and drainage systems.

e.

Preliminary concept or design drawings indicating proposed walkways, driveways or service areas.

f.

Location and number of residential units, if any, for each proposed structure.

g.

Location and design of automobile parking areas.

h.

Preliminary landscaping concept plan.

i.

Location of public or quasi-public buildings or areas, including, but not limited to, schools, recreation facilities, parking and service areas, if any.

j.

Preliminary elevations of structures and a written description indicating architectural theme or type of development.

k.

Irrevocable offers to dedicate those areas shown on the plan as public property.

l.

The proposed means for assuring continuing existence, maintenance, and operation of the various common elements and facilities. If a community association or similar governing structure is to be established, a copy of the covenants, conditions, and restrictions shall be made a part of the record. If the City Council deems it necessary, upon advice of the City Attorney, the City of Villa Park shall be a party to such covenants and conditions and restrictions in order to ensure their continuance and enforceability.

m.

Such other information as may be required by the City Manager to permit a complete analysis and appraisal of the planned development.

(Ord. #82-323, § 23)