[Ord. No. 10702, 2-18-2021]
The community unit plan seeks to provide a means of achieving
greater flexibility in development of land for residential purposes
in circumstances where properties face natural physical challenges.
[Ord. No. 10702, 2-18-2021]
A community unit plan is available to the owner or owners of
any tract of land in any district zoned for residential purposes where
there is a question as to the suitability of a lot or lots for their
intended use due to adverse natural physical conditions, such as rock
formation, soil conditions, steepness of terrain, or flood conditions.
[Ord. No. 10702, 2-18-2021]
Decisions on a community unit plan shall be made through the development review plan process as established in § 25-18.
[Ord. No. 10702, 2-18-2021]
(a)
The proposed community unit plan shall include a statement of finding
that details the existing adverse natural physical conditions of the
site which make it unsuitable for development in accordance with the
provisions of this Code. Supporting documentation, such as a soils
report or other professional report signed and sealed by a licensed
engineer in the State of Missouri may be required by the Director
of Public Services.
(b)
Adjacent property shall be properly safeguarded.
(c)
The proposed community unit plan shall be consistent with the intent
and purpose of this Code to promote the public health, safety, and
general welfare.
(d)
Improvements to be located on the tract of land shall be used only
for residential purposes and the usual accessory uses, such as garages,
storage space, and community activities.
(e)
The average land area per dwelling unit contained in the net site
area shall not be less than the land area per dwelling unit required
by the area regulations of the existing or petitioned for district
in which such tract of land is situated.
(f)
As a condition of approval, an area of at least 10% of the net site
area, or 1/2 of an acre, whichever is larger, may be required to be
set aside and permanently maintained as a playground or recreational
area for use of residents of the tract of land.
(g)
The proposed community unit plan shall provide adequate legal provisions
to ensure that the development plan approved will be constructed and
completed, and that any common areas will be properly protected and
maintained. In order to effectuate this subsection, it may be required
as a condition of approval of the development plan that deed restrictions
or a trust indenture be executed and recorded.
(h)
Community buildings may be permitted which may be used for recreation,
meeting, or community dining space when not operated for profit.
