[R.O. 2011 §34-40.1; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005]
A.
The
purpose of the planned development districts is to provide a means
of achieving greater flexibility in development of land in a manner
not always possible in conventional zoning districts; to encourage
a more imaginative and innovative design of projects; to promote a
more desirable community environment; and to retain maximum control
over both the design and future operation of the development.
B.
The
City Council, upon review by the Plan Commission, may, by an ordinance
adopted in the same manner as a rezoning is approved, authorize a
planned development district when the proposed development or use
of a specific tract of land or area warrants greater flexibility,
control and density than is afforded under the general regulations
of standard zoning districts. These planned development regulations
are not intended to allow excessive densities, or the development
of incompatible land uses, either within the development, or as the
development relates to the general neighborhood. The City Council
may, upon proper application, approve a planned development to facilitate
the use of flexible techniques of land development and site design
by providing relief from conventional zoning standards in order to
achieve one (1) or more of the following objectives:
1.
Site planning that better adapts to site conditions and its relation
to surrounding properties that would not otherwise be possible or
would be inhibited under the district regulations applicable to the
property;
2.
Functional and beneficial uses of open space areas;
3.
Preservation of natural features of a development site;
4.
Creation of a safe and desirable living environment for residential
areas characterized by a unified building and site development program;
5.
The proposed development is rational and economical in relation to
public utilities and services;
6.
Efficient and effective traffic circulation, both within and adjacent
to the development site.
[R.O. 2011 §34-40.2; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005]
A.
A Mapped District. The "PD" designation is not intended
to be attached to existing zoning districts as an overlay. The "PD"
designation, as detailed in this Section, is a separate use district
and may be attached to a parcel of land through the process of rezoning
and Zoning Map amendment.
B.
Plan Approval Required. It is the intent of this Chapter that no development or redevelopment of the property encompassed by the "PD" designation take place until an acceptable development plan has been reviewed and approved in conformance with the requirements of this Section, Article XIV "Amendments" of this Chapter and applicable Sections of Chapter 405 "Subdivision and Land Development Regulations" of the University City Municipal Code.
[R.O. 2011 §34-40.3; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005]
A.
When a planned development involves any subdivision activity, the subdivision review and approval procedure requirements contained in Chapter 405 "Subdivision and Land Development Regulations" of the Municipal Code shall be carried out simultaneously with the review of a planned development under this Section. As applicable, reference is made to requirements in Chapter 405 of this Code within this Section. With regard to these references, Chapter 405 of this Code may contain the term "plat", which under the "PD" district requirements is intended to be synonymous with "plan" as appropriate.
[R.O. 2011 §34-40.4; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005]
A.
All
areas of the City subject to the "PD" designation shall be assigned
one (1) of the following district classifications which shall be considered
a separate zoning district and subject to the specific restrictions
and limitations outlined in this Section.
1.
Planned Development — Residential (PD-R). Planned
developments involving residential uses only.
2.
Planned Development — Commercial (PD-C). Planned
developments involving commercial uses only.
3.
Planned Development — Industrial Commercial (PD-I). Planned developments involving industrial and limited commercial
uses only.
4.
Planned Development — Mixed Use (PD-M). Planned
developments involving both residential uses and commercial uses.
[R.O. 2011 §34-40.5; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005]
A.
Planned Development — Residential (PD-R).
1.
Permitted land uses and developments shall be established in the
conditions of the ordinance adopted by the City Council governing
the particular planned development — residential district. Specific
uses shall include only those uses designated as permitted, accessory,
or conditional uses in any of the residential districts.
B.
Planned Development — Commercial (PD-C). Permitted
land uses and developments shall be established in the conditions
of the ordinance adopted by the City Council governing the particular
planned development — commercial district. Specific uses may
only include those uses designated as permitted, accessory, or conditional
uses in the "LC", "GC" and "CC" commercial districts.
C.
Planned Development — Industrial Commercial (PD-I). Permitted land uses and developments shall be established in the
conditions of the ordinance adopted by the City Council governing
the particular planned development — industrial commercial district.
Specific uses may only include those uses designated as permitted,
accessory, or conditional uses in the "IC" Industrial Commercial District,
and those uses in the "LC" or "GC" commercial districts, which are
specifically related to the particular development.
D.
Planned Development — Mixed Use (PD-M).
1.
Permitted land uses and developments shall be established in the
conditions of the ordinance adopted by the City Council governing
the particular planned development — mixed use district. Specific
uses shall include those uses designated as permitted, accessory,
or conditional uses in any of the residential districts, and/or in
the "LC", "GC" and "CC" commercial districts.
2.
In addition to those uses included in Subsection (D)(1) of this Section, the following uses may be designated as permitted uses and established as such in the ordinance governing the particular planned development — mixed use district:
3.
It is anticipated that the above uses will be combined in order to
qualify as "PD-M" district.
[R.O. 2011 §34-40.6; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005; Ord. No. 6990 §1, 5-26-2015]
The minimum site size for any of the planned development districts
shall be one (1) acres. This minimum site size may be waived by the
City Council upon report by the Plan Commission; if it is determined
that the use proposed is desirable or necessary in relationship to
the surrounding neighborhood; or if the City Council should determine
such waiver to be in the general public interest.
[R.O. 2011 §34-40.7; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005; Ord. No. 6740 §1, 2008]
A.
General Standards. The approval of the development plan
may provide for such exceptions from the regulations associated with
traditional zoning districts as may be necessary or desirable to achieve
the objectives of the proposed planned development. No planned development
shall be allowed which would result in:
1.
Inadequate or unsafe vehicular access to the development;
2.
Traffic volumes exceeding the capacity of the adjoining or nearby
streets. Capacity shall be based on a street providing "level of service
D" as defined in the latest publication of Transportation and Traffic
Engineers Handbook, Institute of Transportation Engineers;
3.
An undue burden on public parks, recreation areas, schools, fire
and police protection and other public facilities which serve or are
proposed to serve the planned development;
5.
Other detrimental impacts on the surrounding area including, but
not limited to, visual pollution.
B.
Other Codes. All requirements of other codes and ordinances
of the City (e.g., Building Code) shall be applicable.
C.
Planned Development — Residential (PD-R).
1.
Density. While the district regulations specify
upper limits to residential density, density of a planned development
may be limited to that which is established in the original residential
district or which is consistent and compatible with nearby existing
developed areas.
2.
Calculation of density.
a.
The computation of density shall be based on dwelling units per net
acre for the entire site.
b.
To compute the number of dwelling units per net acre, fifteen percent
(15%) of the gross acreage of the parcel shall be deducted and the
net acreage divided by the lowest minimum lot size of the underlying
residential district.
3.
Development phasing. If the sequence of construction
of various portions of the development is to occur in stages, then
the open space and/or recreational facilities shall be developed,
or legally provided for on a final plat, in reasonable proportion
to the number of dwelling units intended to be developed during any
given stage of construction as approved on a final plat by the City
Council. Furthermore, at no time during the construction of the project
shall the number of constructed dwelling units per acre of developed
land exceed the overall density per net acre established by the approved
"PD-R" district.
4.
Non-residential uses in "PD-R" developments. non-residential
uses are limited to those specifically listed in the residential zoning
districts. Such non-residential uses shall be subject to all requirements
for lot area, width, height, yards and setbacks prescribed in the
district in which the proposed "PD-R" development is located.
6.
Perimeter buffer requirements.
a.
Where a "PD-R" development proposes residential development along
the perimeter of the site, which is higher in density than that of
an adjacent residentially zoned property, there shall be a minimum
thirty (30) foot wide buffer area. The buffer area shall be kept free
of buildings or structures and shall be landscaped or protected by
natural features so that all higher-density residential buildings
are effectively screened from the abutting lower-density residential
property.
b.
Where a "PD-R" development abuts a commercial or industrial use or
district, there shall be a minimum thirty (30) foot wide buffer area.
This buffer area shall be permanent and landscaped and/or otherwise
provided with screening (i.e., sight-proof fencing) so as to effectively
screen the commercial or industrial use from the "PD-R" development.
D.
Planned Development — Commercial Or Industrial Commercial ("PD-C"
or "PD-I").
1.
Site coverage. Total site coverage by uses permitted in the "PD-C" or "PD-I" districts shall be seventy percent (70%), except as permitted to be exceeded in accordance with Subsection (D)(2) of this Section.
2.
Site coverage bonus. The Plan Commission may recommend
and the City Council may approve an increase in maximum site coverage
from seventy percent (70%) up to ninety percent (90%). In order to
qualify for this bonus, the development plan must demonstrate compliance
with four (4) or more of the following performance criteria:
a.
Incorporate storm drainage detention/retention facilities as a site
amenity;
b.
Install storm drainage detention facilities underground;
c.
Resolution or mitigation of existing off-site storm drainage problems
(e.g., drainage channel erosion);
d.
Increasing parking lot landscaping by fifty percent (50%) more than
otherwise required;
e.
Submitting for approval developments on tracts that are five (5)
or more acres in size;
f.
Design of principal access to the development tract at an approved
location that allows for shared access by an adjacent property;
g.
Construction of separate-grade pedestrian and bicycle paths;
h.
Providing for screened loading and unloading areas;
i.
Providing for mixed-use developments that include community facilities
that further the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan;
j.
Demonstration of a development using innovative architectural, site
planning and land use design and of such quality as to set an excellent
example for subsequent development or redevelopment projects;
k.
Any other performance criteria that further the goals, objectives
and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and that, in the opinion of
the Plan Commission and City Council, warrant the approval of development
bonuses.
3.
Signage. Signage shall be in compliance with Article VIII "Sign Regulations" of this Chapter unless the applicant for a "PD-C" or "PD-I" district designation elects to submit a comprehensive sign plan in addition to the submission of other required development plan documents. The Plan Commission may recommend, and the City Council may approve, a comprehensive sign plan and such plan shall be made part of the ordinance approving the "PD" district. Such ordinance may contain conditions, requirements or standards regarding signs that may be stipulated by the City Council. Comprehensive sign plans approved under this Section shall be evaluated based upon the following criteria:
a.
Placement. All signs shall be placed where they
are sufficiently visible and readable for their function. Factors
to be considered shall include the purpose of the sign, its location
relative to traffic movement and access points, site features, structures
and sign orientation relative to viewing distances and viewing angles.
b.
Quantity. The number of signs that may be approved
within any development shall be no greater than that required to provide
project identification and entry signs, internal circulation and directional
information to destinations and development subareas and business
identification. Factors to be considered shall include the size of
the development, the number of development subareas, and the division
or integration of sign functions.
c.
Size. All signs shall be no larger than necessary for visibility and readability. Factors to be considered in determining appropriate size shall include topography, volume of traffic, speed of traffic, visibility range, proximity to adjacent uses, amount of sign copy, placement of display (location and height), lettering style and the presence of distractive influences. In no event shall a plan contain a sign which exceeds by more than twice that of any maximum area standard contained in Article VIII "Sign Regulations" of this Chapter unless otherwise waived by the City Council.
d.
Materials. Sign materials shall be compatible with
architectural and/or natural features of the project. This may be
accomplished through similarity of materials for sign structures and
faces, the use of complementary colors, similarity of architectural
style or the use of consistent lettering style and typography.
A request for approval for a comprehensive sign plan shall accompany
the request for "PD-C" or "PD-I" zoning classification and shall include,
but is not limited to, the following:
(1)
A site plan depicting the proposed plan of development and illustration
of proposed sign locations;
(2)
Descriptions and drawings indicating size, qualities, materials
and illumination; and
(3)
A narrative description of the common theme for signage within
the development, how it relates to architectural and/or landscaping
elements of the development, and how the comprehensive sign plan relates
to each of the criteria set forth in this Section.
4.
Perimeter buffer requirements. Where a "PD-C" or a "PD-I" development abuts a residential district, there shall be a minimum fifty (50) foot buffer area between any non-residential use and the adjacent residential district. This buffer area shall be landscaped in accordance with Article V "Supplementary Regulations", Division 6 of this Chapter.
E.
Planned Development — Mixed Use (PD-M). "PD-M" developments
shall incorporate the regulations set forth in both Subsections dealing
specifically with "PD-R" and "PD-C" developments. If an unresolved
conflict between those regulations occurs (such as between common
open space versus site coverage), the applicant shall set forth the
reasons for such discrepancy and the proposed resolution. Any discrepancies
between the two (2) sets of regulations and the resolution thereof
shall be set forth in the map amendment ordinance and/or the resolution
approving the development. The resolution thereof shall be pursuant
to staff recommendation or as set forth by the Plan Commission in
the map amendment ordinance.
[R.O. 2011 §34-40.8; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005; Ord. No. 6764 §1, 1-26-2009]
C.
"Signs", Article VIII of this Chapter (except as may be modified through a comprehensive sign plan). See Section 400.780(D)(3) of this Article.
E.
For
all new developments or those uses requiring a new conditional use
permit or site plan review, a detailed landscaping plan shall be submitted
to the Director of Planning for approval, in conjunction with a review
by the City Forester. Landscaping shall be installed and maintained
in accordance with the approved plan. Unless other arrangements were
made during the permitting process, the landscaping plan shall be
approved prior to the building permit being issued and shall be installed
prior to the occupancy permit being approved.
F.
All
restaurant and convenience store uses shall comply with the following:
1.
The operator of the business shall regularly police the site and
the area adjacent to the restaurant to remove litter and debris.
2.
Trash containers for patron use shall be available on the premises
at all times. Adequate refuse disposal shall be provided by and for
the business. The refuse containers and surroundings shall be maintained
in a clean condition.
3.
If applicable, an exhaust system shall be installed and/or other
means shall be taken to prevent any food preparation odors or cooking
odors from being perceptible beyond the lot lines of the property
on which the business is located. The exhaust system shall be maintained
in a clean condition by regularly scheduled cleaning of the system.
G.
All
uses that have exterior speakers shall be operated so that the volume
of the service speaker as well as noise from patrons shall not be
perceptible beyond the property lines of the business.
H.
Lighting of all exterior areas, including all parking areas, shall comply with Section 400.2110 of the Zoning Code, and shall be designed to be compatible with surrounding areas, shall be shaded to direct light downward and away from abutting uses, adjoining properties and streets.
I.
For
all developments requiring new curb cuts along County or State roadways,
curb cuts shall be approved by the proper State and/or County agencies.
If there is a substantial change in site design caused by those approvals,
the applicant shall resubmit the changes to Department of Planning
Development, the Plan Commission and/or the City Council (whichever
approvals were originally required).
J.
For
all new developments or those uses requiring substantial exterior
construction, a detailed construction traffic control and parking
plan should be submitted to the Director of Planning for approval.
The plan shall set forth details pertaining to worker and resident
parking during all phases of the proposed construction. It shall further
detail solutions to public property maintenance issues such as street
cleaning and traffic diversion. Such plan shall be finalized prior
to the issuance of a building permit.
K.
For
all new developments, drainage and grading arrangements shall be approved
by MSD and the City Public Works and Parks Department.
L.
For
all new developments, exhaust controls for common facilities shall
be installed and maintained to prevent smoke and odors from being
perceptible beyond the property lines of the development.
M.
For
all new developments, houses or other major construction, a site plan
showing all existing City trees located at or near the property shall
be submitted along with a statement by the owner of the property verifying
that no City trees shall be destroyed or damaged during construction
and if such destruction or damage does occur, the City shall be reimbursed
for the fair market price of the tree.
N.
In
addition to all other requirements and regulations set forth in this
Chapter, all new development and substantial redevelopment proposed
and planned along the Olive Boulevard corridor between Skinker Boulevard
to the east side of the I-170 interchange shall adhere to the guidelines
and regulations set forth in the document known as the "Olive Boulevard
Design Guidelines". The guidelines are a required part of the building
permit process. A copy of the guidelines may be obtained from the
Zoning Administrator in the Community Development Department (an electronic
copy is also available online at the City's website at ucitymo.org/government/departments/community
development/zoning). For the purpose of this requirement, "substantial redevelopment" shall mean one (1) or more of
the following:
1.
Increase of twenty-five percent (25%) or more in the gross floor
area of any building;
2.
Significant upliftment of the facade aesthetics by paint and/or addition
or replacement of facade elements;
3.
Restoration of historic structures;
4.
Significant changes in site design, for example, landscaping, lighting,
ingress/egress, etc.
[R.O. 2011 §34-40.9; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005]
Whenever a planned development embraces all or any part of an arterial street, collector street, drainage way or other public way which has been designated in the adopted Comprehensive Plan or other adopted plans of the City of University City, sufficient land shall be dedicated or reserved on the development plan for the public improvements in a manner similar to that required of all subdivisions as specified in Chapter 405 "Subdivision and Land Development Regulations", University City Municipal Code.
[R.O. 2011 §34-40.10; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005]
A.
Sketch Plan Meeting. The sketch plan meeting is a required,
but informal, procedure intended to benefit the prospective applicant
by allowing for an exchange of ideas and information. No formal approval
from the Zoning Administrator or other City staff is required prior
to proceeding with the preliminary development plan stage.
Prior to petitioning for a rezoning to one (1) of the planned
development districts, the prospective applicant shall schedule a
preapplication meeting with the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator
may request that other City department representatives attend this
meeting. At this meeting, the prospective applicant shall provide
general information on the proposed development, including site location,
existing site conditions, and a sketch plan of the proposed planned
development. The Zoning Administrator shall report to the applicant
the staff's evaluation of the sketch plan with respect to its compliance
with the intent of the planned development regulations as soon as
practical after the meeting. The Zoning Administrator shall also inform
the prospective applicant of the required development standards and
documentation submittal and procedural requirements, should the applicant
decide to submit a formal rezoning petition.
B.
Contents Of Sketch Plan. The information that should be included with the sketch plan are itemized in Section 405.230 "Preliminary Plat Submittal Requirements" University City Municipal Code. In addition to items listed in that Section, the following information shall be included as well:
1.
Building outlines (footprints) of all structures, except single-family
detached dwellings proposed on subdivided lots;
2.
Circulation plan, including circulation drives and parking areas;
3.
Conceptual landscaping plan, open space/common areas and buffer areas
between the proposed development and adjacent properties.
[R.O. 2011 §34-40.11; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005]
Prior to formal application of rezoning to a "PD" district,
the applicant may submit the sketch plan for review at a work session
held with the Plan Commission. This work session is not mandatory,
but is highly encouraged. If the applicant wishes to take advantage
of this work session, then the applicant shall submit twelve (12)
copies of the sketch plan documents to the Zoning Administrator at
least fifteen (15) days prior to the Plan Commission meeting at which
the applicant wishes to have the plan reviewed.
[R.O. 2011 §34-40.12; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005]
A.
Preliminary Development Plan Submittal Requirements. The preliminary development plan submitted shall include the information required in Section 405.230 "Preliminary Plat Submittal Requirements" University City Municipal Code. In addition to these submittal requirements, the following shall be submitted as applicable, however, the applicant may be required to provide such additional clarification and/or detail of the site plan as determined by the Zoning Administrator or the Plan Commission:
1.
Gross and net acreage of tract;
2.
Building outlines (footprints) of all structures, except single-family
detached dwellings proposed on subdivided lots;
3.
Internal private circulation drives and parking areas, except driveways
associated with detached single-family dwellings proposed on subdivided
lots;
4.
Maximum number of dwelling units allowed per the original zoning
district or districts;
5.
Number of dwelling units proposed and number of bedrooms, when parking
requirements are based on bedroom count per dwelling unit;
6.
Number of off-street parking spaces required and proposed;
7.
The location, gross floor area of, and distance between buildings
and structures. Floor area for non-residential uses shall be identified
by use type;
8.
The proposed location, size, landscaping, and general use of common
ground, including recreational areas, plazas, and buffer areas. Landscaping
information shall include location and approximate size (at time of
planting) of all plant material by type (such as deciduous/coniferous
trees, ornamental trees, shrub masses and ground cover including grassed
areas, ivies, etc.). Landscaping within parking areas shall be included;
9.
The location and details of all retaining walls, fences and earth
berms;
10.
The location of all refuse collection facilities including screening
to be provided;
11.
Illustrative site cross sections (two (2) minimum) indicating edge
conditions and internal grade changes in relation to principal variations
of building elevations and site lines to adjacent properties/structures;
12.
Typical building elevations of sufficient scale and detail to illustrate
building mass, exterior construction materials and signage, if applicable;
13.
Project report to include an explanation of the character of the
proposed development, verification of the applicant's ownership or
contractual interest in the subject site and proposed development
schedule.
B.
Preliminary Development Plan Review Procedure. The review procedure for a preliminary development plan shall be in accordance with the review procedure for a preliminary plat, specified under Section 405.240 of the University City Municipal Code, except that the decision of the Plan Commission shall be in the form of a recommendation to the City Council. The Plan Commission may recommend approval, disapproval or approval with amendments, conditions or restrictions with respect to the preliminary development plan.
[R.O. 2011 §34-40.13; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005]
[R.O. 2011 §34-40.14; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005]
B.
If
the preliminary development plan is approved by the City Council,
it shall adopt a resolution approving such preliminary development
plan, with conditions as may be specified and authorizing the preparation
of the final development plan.
C.
Simultaneous
with the approval of the preliminary development plan, the City Council
shall adopt an ordinance rezoning the site to the appropriate "PD"
district and such ordinance shall include, but not be limited to,
the following:
1.
Legal description of the development site;
2.
The planned district zoning classification approved;
3.
Reference to the resolution approving the preliminary development
plan and which authorizes preparation of the final development plan;
4.
A statement requiring approval of a final development plan and plat
(if applicable), by the City Council, prior to issuing building permits;
5.
"PD-R" developments. The number and type of dwelling
units authorized, including number of bedrooms per dwelling unit by
type, and the total square footage authorized for any non-residential
use permitted;
6.
"PD-C" and "PD-I" developments. The total square
footage authorized for all commercial, office, and/or industrial uses;
7.
"PD-M" developments. The number and type of dwelling
units authorized, including number of bedrooms per dwelling unit by
type, the total square footage authorized for any non-residential
use permitted, and the total square footage authorized for all commercial,
office uses;
8.
Building and structure height limitations;
9.
Minimum building setback requirements;
11.
Reference to Article VIII "Sign Regulations" of this Chapter or reference to an approved comprehensive sign plan as provided for in Section 400.780(D)(3) of this Article;
12.
Acreage and function of common open space.
[R.O. 2011 §34-40.15; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005]
A.
All
conditions imposed as a part of any planned development shall run
with the land and shall not lapse or be waived as a result of a subsequent
change in ownership of any or all of such area.
B.
Approval
of the preliminary development plan by the City Council is merely
an authorization to proceed with the preparation of the final development
plan.
C.
Approval
of the preliminary development plan shall be valid for a period of
two (2) years from the date of City Council approval. If an application
for final plan approval for all or a geographic portion of the preliminary
plan has not been filed within the two (2) year period, then a resubmission
of the preliminary development plan shall be required if the applicant
intends to pursue final plan approval. The City Council, upon recommendation
from the Plan Commission, may grant up to a one (1) year extension
from the date that the period of validity expired. The Council may
reject such resubmission of the same development plan in light of
new facts and circumstances relating to the development plan.
D.
In
no case shall a building permit be issued prior to final development
plan approval.
E.
At such time the period of validity has expired, the resolution approving preliminary development plan shall become null and void. In the event that the development plan involved rezoning all or a portion of the property comprising the development, the City Council may initiate proceedings to rezone the property to its original or other appropriate zoning district in accordance with the procedures and requirements of Article XIV of this Chapter.
[R.O. 2011 §34-40.16; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005]
A.
Final Development Plan Submittal Requirements. The final development plan shall include the required information described in Section 405.380 "Final Plat Submittal Requirements" University City Municipal Code, as applicable. In addition to these submittal requirements, the following shall be submitted.
B.
Compliance With Approved Preliminary Development Plan. The
final development plan shall be in substantial compliance with the
approved preliminary development plan. Modifications and refinements,
resulting from the final design process, may be approved. In no event
shall any modification of the development plan result in the following:
1.
A change in the use or character of the development;
2.
An increase in building or site coverage or increase in building
height;
3.
An increase in the intensity of use (e.g., number of dwelling units);
4.
An increase in vehicular traffic generation or significant changes
in traffic access and circulation;
5.
A reduction in approved open space or required buffer areas.
[R.O. 2011 §34-40.17; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005]
After the final development plan (and subdivision plat, if applicable) and other associated documents have been approved by the City Council, the applicant shall record the final development plan in accordance with provisions of Section 405.400, "Recording of Plat" University City Municipal Code.
[R.O. 2011 §34-40.18; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005]
A.
Minor Changes. Minor changes in the location, siting and
height of buildings and structures may be authorized by the Zoning
Administrator if required by engineering or other circumstances not
foreseen at the time the final plan was approved. No change authorized
by this Section shall cause any of the following:
1.
A change in the use or character of the development;
2.
An increase in building or site coverage;
3.
An increase in the intensity of use (e.g., number of dwelling units);
4.
An increase in vehicular traffic generation or significant changes
in traffic access and circulation;
5.
A reduction in approved open space or required buffer areas; or
6.
A change in the record plat.
B.
Plan Amendments. All proposed changes in use, or rearrangement of lots, blocks and building tracts, changes in the provision of common open spaces, and changes which would cause any of the situations listed under Subsection (A) of this Section shall be subject to approval by the City Council. In such event, the applicant shall file a revised development plan and be subject to the requirements of this Section as if it were an entirely new application.
[R.O. 2011 §34-40.19; Ord. No. 6530 §1(part), 2005]
A.
Period Of Validity. No approval of a final development plan
shall be valid for a period longer than two (2) years from the date
of approval unless within such period a building permit is obtained
and construction of a development's foundation is commenced.
B.
Extension. The City Council may grant a one (1) year extension
upon written request of the original applicant if the application
submitted is substantially the same as the initially approved application.
C.
Lapse In Period Of Validity. At such time as the period of validity of an approved final development plan lapses, the final development plan and all uses, terms and conditions thereof may be declare null and void and the City Council may initiate proceedings to rezone the site to its original or other appropriate zoning district in accordance with the procedures and requirements of Article XIV, "Amendments" of this Chapter.
