The "R-P" Community Unit Plan District is intended for the purpose of permitting the grouping or clustering of residential and some customarily accessory nonresidential uses in courts or similar arrangements.

1.

Residential and Commercial Uses Subject to the Regulations in this Article.

1.

The tract for use as a Community Unit Plan District shall be not less than five (5) acres in area and shall be under single or joint ownership.

2.

An applicant for a change in zoning to "R-P" Community Unit Plan District must satisfy the Planning Commission that he has the ability to carry out the proposed plan and shall prepare and submit a schedule for construction.

3.

Such applicant also shall prepare and submit a preliminary development plan for review and approval by the Planning Commission which shall include:

a)

A topographic map showing contours at intervals of two (2) feet.

b)

A plot plan showing:

1)

Building locations on the tract.

2)

Access for streets.

3)

Parking arrangement and number of spaces.

4)

Interior drives and service areas.

5)

Area set outside for public open space.

c)

Location map showing the development and zoning of the adjacent property within two hundred (200) feet, including the location and the type of buildings and structures thereon.

d)

The full legal description of the boundaries of the properties to be included in the area to be zoned as a "R-P" District.

e)

A map showing the general arrangement of streets within an area of one thousand (1,000) feet from the boundaries of the area to be zoned "R-P" District.

f)

A map showing location of proposed sewer, water and other utility lines.

g)

A description of general character of proposed buildings.

4.

Upon approval of the preliminary development plan by the Planning Commission, the applicant shall prepare and submit a final development plan, which shall incorporate any changes or alterations requested. The final development plan and the Planning Commission recommendations shall be forwarded to the City Council for their review and final action.

5.

In the event that, within eighteen (18) months following approval by the City Council, the applicant does not proceed with construction substantially in accordance with the plan so approved, the Planning Commission shall initiate action to rezone the property. A public hearing, as required by law, shall be advertised and held at which time the applicant shall be given an opportunity to show why construction has been delayed. Following the hearing, the Planning Commission shall make findings of fact and shall make a recommendation to the City Council.

1.

No commercial use, nor any building devoted primarily to commercial use, shall be built or established prior to the construction and occupancy of fifty (50) percent of the residential buildings in the "R-P" District zone.

1.

The total ground area occupied by buildings and structures shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the total ground area of the Community Unit Plan District. For the purpose of this regulation, total ground area shall include all areas to be devoted to public open spaces, sidewalks or open courts. The total number of dwelling units permitted in this district shall be determined by dividing the net development area by two thousand (2,000).

1.

No building or structure shall exceed forty-five (45) feet in height except as otherwise permitted in the additional height, area and use regulations of this ordinance.

1.

Where buildings front or side on, or are across the street from, other residential zoned properties, the front or side yards shall be the same as those of the adjoining zones.

1.

Engineered Post-Framed Buildings.

2.

Bed and Breakfast Inns:

(a)

Signage must be followed pursuant to Article XXI of this Ordinance.

(b)

The facility shall have the appropriate off-street parking such that there will be at least two off-street parking places for each single family dwelling plus one parking space for each guest unit.

3.

Beauty and Barber Shops

4.

Carpentry and Cabinet Shops

5.

Churches

6.

Convenience Stores

7.

Day Care Center

8.

Fire Stations

9.

Funeral Homes

10.

Group Dwellings

11.

Home Occupation

12.

Hospital, Medical Clinic

13.

In-home Apartment

14.

Nursing Home

15.

Private Garage Over 1,000 Square Feet

a)

Must be accessory to residence;

b)

Must be floating slab or footing foundation construction;

c)

Must be colored to match neighborhood, no galvanized metal;

d)

Must have overhang and covered eves;

e)

Must have overhead doors, not sliding;

f)

Total building footprints cannot exceed 25% of the lot.

16.

Schools

17.

Public Utility Transmission Facility

18.

Office Buildings

Article XVI-RP, Section 10 As Amended In Ordinance 200, 5/18/09

(Ord. No. 200, 5-19-2009)