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There are two categories of rezoning applications: minor and
major. Minor and major rezoning applications are differentiated based
on the size of the area to be rezoned and the anticipated fiscal,
physical, environmental and social impacts on the municipality(s).
A. Minor Applications. Minor rezoning applications are expected to have
a lesser impact on the traffic, fiscal resources and existing physical
and environmental character of the community(s). The following situations
constitute eligibility for the minor application:
(1)
The rezoning of a nonresidential parcel, or contiguous parcel(s),
that totals one acre or less and is located in the MU or C-NC district.
(2)
The rezoning of an existing residential parcel, or contiguous
parcel(s), that totals three acres or less in either the Zoning District
R-L or R-M classification.
B. Major Applications. Any rezoning project that does not meet either
of the criteria in § 2000-1203(A) is a major application.
C. Application Requirements. The following Section outlines the plans,
analyses and reports that a landowner and/or developer shall submit
as part of minor or major rezoning applications.
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The plans, analyses and reports to be submitted as part of a
minor application shall include § 2000-1204A-B; a major
application shall include § 2000-1204A-I.
B. Topographic Survey. Contours shall be illustrated at intervals of
elevation of not more than five feet where the slope is greater than
10% and at intervals of not more than two feet where the slope is
10% or less.
C. Site Conditions Report. The applicant shall describe the following
existing characteristics about the site proposed for development.
(2)
Existing Zoning District(s), land use(s) and covenants.
(3)
Existing land characteristics including general topographic
form, site accessibility, length of public road frontage, pattern
and density of vegetative cover, significant adjacent and long-range
views to and from the site, hydrological patterns.
(4)
Relationship of proposed subdivision to adjoining, existing
and proposed community facilities which serve or influence the site;
available utilities; number of lots and acreage; business areas; playgrounds;
main traffic arteries; elementary and high schools; and street improvements.
(5)
Reservations, if any, by the landowner and/or developer of any
area designed for use as public grounds shall be suitable size and
location for designated uses.
(6)
Land which is subject to flooding, subsidence or underground
fires either shall be made safe for the purpose for which such land
is proposed to be used, or that such land shall be set aside for use
which shall not endanger life or lot, or further aggravate or increase
existing menace.
(7)
A copy of the option agreement or certificate of title shall
be submitted as evidence of the applicant's interest in the lot.
D. Infrastructure Demand Statement.
(1)
The infrastructure demand statement shall be submitted to the
Tri-Borough Communities, containing the following information:
(a)
Pre-development data for overall demand.
(b)
Estimated gallons of sanitary sewage created per average day.
(c)
Estimated gallons of potable water consumed/utilized per average
day.
(d)
Estimated number of school age children.
(e)
Estimated total residents and/or employees.
(2)
Post-development Data for Overall Demand.
(a)
Estimated gallons of sanitary sewage created per average day.
(b)
Estimated gallons of potable water consumed/utilized per average
day.
(c)
Estimated number of school age children.
(d)
Estimated total residents and/or employees.
E. Conceptual Development Plan, as defined by the applicable Ordinance.
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F. Fiscal Impact Analysis.
(1)
An evaluation providing the following information shall be completed:
(a)
Potential municipal and school district tax generation of the
proposed development.
(b)
Population projections including the number of school-aged children
at build-out of the proposed development.
(c)
Length of road to be dedicated to the Borough.
(d)
Length of sewer and water lines to be dedicated to the Borough.
(e)
The Borough will evaluate the proposed development of the proposed
zoning in relationship to the potential development in the existing
zoning.
G. Slope stability investigation.
H. Phase one environmental assessment.
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The Joint Planning Commission and each individual Borough Council
reserve the right to request additional information as part of the
review and approval process.