The purpose of this district is to encourage better and more efficient utilization of land in the city by allowing greater flexibility in the planning and development of projects. When integrally designed, land uses such as industrial parks, office or commercial districts, mixed or uniform residential development, or any combination of uses may be established when four acres or more are available for unified development.
(1972 Code, sec. 27-20; Ordinance 2266 adopted 7/5/1983; Ordinance 3231 adopted 2/18/1997; 1995 Code, sec. 154.02(A)-(G))
A planned unit development district may be approved with any use or combination of uses allowed by the comprehensive zoning ordinance. The uses permitted in any specific planned unit development district shall be enumerated in the ordinance establishing such district, along with any conditions or limitations deemed appropriate for the specified uses.
(1972 Code, sec. 27-20; Ordinance 2266 adopted 7/5/1983; Ordinance 3231 adopted 2/18/1997; 1995 Code, sec. 154.02(A)-(G))
Each planned unit development shall establish regulations deemed necessary and appropriate for the development of the property within the district and the protection of neighboring properties. These regulations may include, but shall not be limited to:
(1) 
Front, side, and rear yard requirements;
(2) 
Minimum lot width, depth, and area requirements;
(3) 
Maximum lot coverage;
(4) 
Maximum building size and/or height;
(5) 
Landscape, open space and screening requirements;
(6) 
Off-street parking and loading requirements; and
(7) 
Signage requirements.
(1972 Code, sec. 27-20; Ordinance 2266 adopted 7/5/1983; Ordinance 3231 adopted 2/18/1997; 1995 Code, sec. 154.02(A)-(G))
An application to designate an area as a planned unit development district shall be accompanied by concept plan which establishes the general development intent of the district. The approved concept plan shall be made a part of the amending ordinance and shall serve as a guide for the approval of all subsequent site plans as may be required in the district.
(1972 Code, sec. 27-20; Ordinance 2266 adopted 7/5/1983; Ordinance 3231 adopted 2/18/1997; 1995 Code, sec. 154.02(A)-(G))
Changes to the concept plan shall be considered as a change of zoning on the specified property and shall be processed as required by the comprehensive zoning ordinance, with the exception that changes of detail which do not alter the intent of the concept plan may be authorized by the director of planning. The director of planning shall not authorize a change to the concept plan which alters the basic relationship of the proposed development to adjacent property, alters the uses permitted or their locations, or otherwise creates an inconsistency with a requirement found in the ordinance establishing that planned unit development district.
(1972 Code, sec. 27-20; Ordinance 2266 adopted 7/5/1983; Ordinance 3231 adopted 2/18/1997; 1995 Code, sec. 154.02(A)-(G))
The concept plan shall include:
(1) 
A vicinity map;
(2) 
A boundary survey showing a metes and bounds description of all boundary lines, total land area, graphic scale and north arrow, and names and route numbers of bounding streets with an indication of existing right-of-way widths;
(3) 
A generalized land use plan showing approximate location of proposed uses and the amount of land devoted to each, circulation corridors, public utility corridors, minimum lot and setback requirements, maximum structure heights, minimum parking standards, and landscape or other vegetative areas;
(4) 
An architectural plan showing building and signage style to be used throughout the district for those structures other than one- or two-family residential units;
(5) 
A plan showing anticipated location and sequence of development phases.
(1972 Code, sec. 27-20; Ordinance 2266 adopted 7/5/1983; Ordinance 3231 adopted 2/18/1997; 1995 Code, sec. 154.02(A)-(G))
In the event that site plan approval is required prior to the issuance of a building permit, the submittal shall include the following:
(1) 
A vicinity map;
(2) 
A boundary survey of the building site to include:
(A) 
Metes and bounds of all boundary lines of the building site.
(B) 
Total land area within the site.
(C) 
Graphic scale and north arrow.
(D) 
Names and route numbers of boundary streets and rights-of-way.
(3) 
A detailed and to-scale site plan showing:
(A) 
Existing and proposed public or private streets and curb cuts. Any existing and proposed medians and median openings.
(B) 
Existing and proposed building locations, including all required setback lines.
(C) 
Building elevations, including height in feet above grade. Construction materials must be discernible.
(D) 
Existing and proposed utilities, utility easements and fire lanes (fire lanes to be shaded and labeled). Tap locations and fire hydrants to be shown.
(E) 
A landscape plan showing the proposed locations, types and sizes at time of planting for all types of trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowering plants and other landscaping items. Show and label existing landscaping to remain.
(F) 
Adequately dimensioned parking lots and loading facilities.
(G) 
A summary block which includes:
(i) 
Proposed building site coverage.
(ii) 
Parking spaces required and parking spaces provided.
(iii) 
Landscaped area in square feet and as a percentage of the site.
(H) 
Proposed on-site identification and directional signage.
(I) 
Proposed location of refuse collection container with required screening. Screening material to be labeled.
(J) 
Proposed drainage and grading plan.
(4) 
Any other information requested by staff, the planning and zoning commission and/or the city council reasonably necessary to determine compliance of the site plan with the zoning ordinance.
(1972 Code, sec. 27-20; Ordinance 2266 adopted 7/5/1983; Ordinance 3231 adopted 2/18/1997; 1995 Code, sec. 154.02(A)–(G))