§ 159.065. REQUIREMENTS OF GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LARGE OR COMPLEX AREAS.  


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  • (A) Submission standards. Reports shall be spiral or 3-ring loose-leaf bound, submitted on 8-1/2 inch by 11-inch vertical format paper. The scale of maps shall be at least 1 inch to 200 feet. Maps for sites less than 50 acres shall be at least 1 inch to 100 feet. The number of maps and reports to be submitted shall be specified by the Planning Commission, but shall not exceed 25. All maps shall be reduced and included in the applicable reports. One transparent Mylar copy of the final general development plans, should they be approved, shall be filed with the Planning Commission within 60 days of the approval.
    (B) Environmental impact. An environmental impact study may be required by state, regional, or federal agencies or by the City Planning Commission.
    (C) Regional location component map. A map shall be submitted showing the site and its interrelationship with the city.
    (1) The map shall include the location and distance in road miles to the following facilities servicing the site:
    (a) Elementary school(s);
    (b) Secondary school(s);
    (c) Fire company;
    (d) Police station;
    (e) Arterial and limited-access highways;
    (f) Recreational areas;
    (g) Shopping areas;
    (h) Industrial areas;
    (i) Public transportation routes, including non-vehicle trails and major transportation depots; and
    (j) Churches and public buildings.
    (2) The names of all property owners within 500 feet of the development site shall be shown on the map attached thereto.
    (D) Land evaluation component. The land evaluation component shall consist of a map or maps and accompanying report setting forth the natural limitations on land development including slopes, drainage systems, vegetation, soil types, soil quality, and how these limitations are incorporated in the city regulations. The land evaluation component shall also contain a descriptive statement of objectives, principles, and standards used for its formulation.
    (E) Land use component. The land use component shall consist of a map or maps and report setting forth the distribution, location, and extent of the acres of land devoted to each category of land use proposed as part of the general plan of development. The uses may include single-family residential, mixed types of residential, neighborhood retail shopping facilities, office facilities, service facilities, education, religious, recreation, public and semi-public facilities, or other categories of public or private uses of land. The land use component shall also contain a descriptive statement of objectives, principles, and standards used in its formulation.
    (F) Circulation component. The circulation component shall consist of a map or maps and report setting forth the general location, extent, and nature of all transportation facilities proposed as part of the general plan of development, all proposed points of interconnecting access to existing transportation facilities, and the present use and design capacities of existing transportation facilities.
    (1) Proposed transportation facilities information shall include:
    (a) Location of paths or bikeways;
    (b) Location of major and local thoroughfares;
    (c) Location and definition of trash removal system;
    (d) Location and definition of industrial and commercial delivery areas and systems;
    (e) Identification by function of principal arterials, intermediate arterials, minor arterials, collector streets and local streets; and
    (f) Location and function of 1-way street systems, divided roads, left-turn lanes, and such other matters as may be related to the provision for the circulation of traffic within the planned area.
    (2) The following information pertaining to parking areas shall be shown:
    (a) Paved areas for all parking compounds;
    (b) Landscaped areas contained within the parking areas; and
    (c) Service estimates which show the number of residential units or gross flow area and the number of parking spaces for each area.
    (3) The circulation component shall also contain a descriptive statement of objectives, principles, and standards used for its formulation.
    (G) Population component. The population component shall contain a report of the standards of population density and building intensity for the various proposed land uses, including estimates of future population, age and economic characteristics and change within the planned city, correlated with supporting data; shall include but not be limited to dwelling (housing) units per acre for the various residential uses; and square footage by type for the various nonresidential facilities, including sufficient data to calculate traffic generation, parking requirements, water consumption, sewage needs, and the necessary capacity of related utilities and services traditionally rendered by public or private organizations for a population of such size as is projected for the completed planned development. This report shall contain an analysis indicating the projected marketability of the development in respect to effective demand specifically relating the site to the city. Any public and/or subsidized housing shall be identified to include an explanation of the assistance program and the number of units affected. The population component shall also contain a descriptive statement of objectives, principles, and standards used for its formulation.
    (H) Services and service facilities component. The services and facilities component shall contain a map or maps setting forth the general location and extent of any and all existing and proposed systems for sewage, domestic water supply and distribution, refuse disposal, drainage, local utilities and right-of-way easements, facilities and appurtenances necessary therefor. The services and facilities component shall also contain a descriptive statement setting forth objectives, principles, and standards used for its formulation, as well as a detailed statement describing the proposed ownership, method of operation and maintenance of each such service and facility.
    (I) Open space and city facilities component.
    (1) The open space and community facilities component map and report shall show:
    (a) All land dedicated or deed restricted for public or common use showing major trails, acreage, and proposed use;
    (b) Location of all play fields, tot-lots, tennis and handball courts, or other recreational facility indicating type and general area of concentrated use;
    (c) Location of all buildings intended for community, school, religious, or institutional use indicating approximate building coverage in square feet; and
    (d) Location of all existing buildings, historical areas, or scenic areas to be preserved.
    (2) The report shall contain an explanation of how the common open space shall be maintained including an estimate of additional charges or costs to be paid by each housing unit. The method by which citizen participation is provided in the maintenance of these facilities shall be specified. All improvements to be placed as fixtures upon the land shall be described. A statement of conformance or lack thereof to the requirements of design ratios and common open space shall be included. The open space and city facilities component shall also contain a descriptive statement of objectives, principles, and standards used for its formulation.
    (J) Land coverage and drainage component. A land coverage and drainage component map or maps shall include the location and square feet of all areas of the site to be covered by paving or building roofs, and the proportion of each as related to the total site, and the relation to each watershed existing on an off-site location prior to proposed development.
    (1) All areas of the site in which the natural vegetative cover will be altered shall be identified and the proportion by type of change shall be identified with the amount of area in acres and the proportion of each as related to the total site shall be indicated on the map legend.
    (2) All drainage areas which occupy 5% or more of the site shall be identified with the amount in acres and the proportion of each as related to the total site shall be indicated on the map legend.
    (3) All natural drainage swales, all streams, and their contributing watershed shall be identified with the maximum area shown to be covered by water resulting from a rainfall of 15- and 100-year storms.
    (4) All improvements including retention basins, ponds, culverts, dams, and stormwater pipes in excess of 6 inches shall be located by type.
    (5) The report shall include the probable impact resulting from the flow of stormwater, including:
    (a) The projected maximum volumes at the collecting point for each drainage basin shall be calculated for 15- and 100-year storms;
    (b) The impact of stormwater for 15- and 100-year storms upon existing service facilities shall be evaluated in relation to existing stormwater capacities; and
    (c) The impact of stormwater for 15- and 100-year storms upon off-site locations shall be described.
    (6) The report shall contain certified copies of all necessary easement deeds required for the drainage of stormwater onto off-site locations.
    (7) This report shall contain an analysis of all improvements including off-site conditions to facilitate the flow of stormwater which are included in the land coverage and drainage map. Construction processes shall be specified for systems. The component shall also contain a descriptive statement of objectives, principles, and standards used for its formulation.
    (K) Building quality component. A building quality component shall be submitted consisting of a map or maps, schematic drawings and report showing locations of all buildings with floor elevations, typical building types to illustrate architectural intent and character and the name, address, and certification of the architect approving the exhibit.
    (L) Legal submissions component. A legal submissions component shall be submitted consisting of the following:
    (1) The articles of incorporation and bylaws for any homeowners' association, condominium association, or other form of nonprofit corporation to maintain or advise in the operation of any common space;
    (2) Any agreement by which an organization is to serve in the capacity of a trustee;
    (3) Typical deed or lease agreement specifying all rights and obligations, including required fees to be paid to maintain common open space;
    (4) A signed statement establishing the rights of the municipality to substitute for the organization to maintain common open space and to collect the necessary funds;
    (5) Copies of all existing or proposed easements and covenants to permit other persons to utilize portions of land or to maintain facilities and/or utility service lines;
    (6) Copies of all existing or proposed agreements by which private roads shall be maintained, refuse collected, snow plowed, and other supplementary services be provided; and
    (7) Copies of all dedications, restrictions and covenants imposed upon the land, including reservations in favor of any homeowners' association.
    (M) Construction order component. A construction order component shall contain a map or maps setting forth the proposed chronological order of construction relating each proposed use and structure to the construction of the various services facilities as may be required herein. The component shall include estimated completion dates and shall specify the proposed order of request for utility release or other authority to occupy complete structures so as to provide a basis for determining the adequacy of the related services and facilities which would not require a variance under existing zoning. The component shall also contain a descriptive statement of the objectives, principles, and standards used for its formulation.
    (N) Subdivision design component. A subdivision design component shall contain a descriptive statement of principles governing the proposed subdivision of land, including lot design for various proposed land uses. This component shall be in sufficient detail so that it can serve as the basis for determining the conformity of any site plan to the general plan of development.
    (O) Financial impact component. A financial impact component shall be submitted consisting of a report demonstrating the additional taxes generated by the planned unit development for the city and the school district, the additional financial burden generated by the planned unit development on the school system, Fire Department, Sheriff's Department, road maintenance, and other increased financial burden on the city. The component shall also contain a descriptive statement of objectives, principles, and standards used for its formulation.
    (P) Marketing component. A marketing component shall be submitted which shall consist of a report demonstrating the economic feasibility of the planned unit development, including a marketing survey of proposed residential and apartment units, the impact on existing property values, the impact of any other proposed real estate developments in the surrounding area, the amount of federal, state, and local subsidy or loan programs utilized by the planned unit development, and the impact of the governmental subsidy or loan programs being curtailed or eliminated.
    (Q) Air pollution component. The air pollution component shall consist of a map and report setting forth the location of all air pollution sources including areas of heavy traffic, parking lots, incinerators, and smokestacks. The report shall include the amount of pollution expected from each source and the abatement procedures to be used to control the air pollution. The component shall also contain a descriptive statement setting forth objectives, principles, and standards used for its formulation.
    (R) Air conditioning water component. The air conditioning water component shall consist of a report setting forth the source and discharge of any water used for air conditioning.
    (S) Social environment component. The social environment component shall consist of a map and report setting forth those design features which will provide privacy, social interaction, and security. The component shall also contain a descriptive statement setting forth the objectives, principles, and standards used for its formulation.
    (T) Energy component. The energy component shall consist of a report setting forth the total amount of energy to be used by the planned unit development, the relative amount provided from each source, the relative amount utilized by each requirement and those design features which will promote energy conservation. The component shall also contain a descriptive statement setting forth the objectives, principles, and standards used for its formulation.
    (U) Additional components. The general plan of development may include as additional components: A recreation component, a public building component providing for consideration for administrative and public safety quarters, and such other components indicated by the nature of the particular proposed development.
    (Prior Code, Ch. 300 § 507.06)