The PD master plan is the mandatory first step in the creation of a PD district. It establishes general guidelines for the PD district by identifying the proposed land uses and intensities, building locations, building footprints, thoroughfare locations, and open space boundaries, including any proposed public trail systems. The PD master plan, as incorporated in the PD ordinance and together with the text of the ordinance, establishes the development standards for the PD district. The PD master plan shall incorporate (to the extent reasonably possible) the principles set forth in attachment “B” of the city’s master plan.
(Ordinance 362 adopted 3/28/18)
Except as otherwise provided by the city’s subdivision regulations, no development shall begin and no building permit shall be issued for any land within a PD district until a PD site plan that is substantially consistent with the PD master plan has been approved. Each PD district shall be developed, used, and maintained in compliance with the approved PD master plan, and conform to site plans for the PD district.
(Ordinance 362 adopted 3/28/18)
(a) 
Zoning Amendment.
The procedures for establishing a PD district shall be the same as for any other type of zoning request, except that more information is typically needed along with the request, and a PD master plan shall be submitted along with the request.
(b) 
Application.
An application for the establishment of a PD district shall be submitted in accordance with this article. The application shall include:
(1) 
A PD master plan.
(2) 
A list of proposed PD district development standards.
(3) 
Identification of a zoning district, if any, which shall apply to the extent not otherwise provided by the PD master plan or by the proposed PD district development standards.
(4) 
A PD master plan informational statement, and
(5) 
A traffic impact analysis, unless waived by the city council.
(Ordinance 362 adopted 3/28/18)
Except to the extent provided by the PD master plan and the PD ordinance, development within the PD district shall be governed by all of the city’s ordinances, rules, and regulations in effect at the time of such development, including the standards of the zoning district identified in the application. Of particular importance when deliberating approval and implementation of PD master plans and PD districts are the principles contained in attachment “B” of the city’s master plan.
(Ordinance 362 adopted 3/28/18)
In the event of any conflict between the PD master plan, the PD ordinance, and/or the ordinances, rules, and regulations of the city in effect at the time of the establishment of the PD, the terms, provisions, and intent of the PD master plan and PD ordinance shall control.
(Ordinance 362 adopted 3/28/18)
(a) 
A PD master plan shall be submitted along with a PD zoning request, and shall be processed simultaneously with the PD zoning request. The PD master plan shall be reviewed by the city’s building design committee and zoning and planning commission. If the PD zoning application is approved, the PD master plan shall be incorporated and made a part of the PD ordinance.
(b) 
Development standards.
Proposed PD district development standards shall be processed simultaneously with the PD zoning application, and if the PD zoning application is approved, such standards shall be incorporated as part of the PD ordinance. Such proposed development standards may include, but shall not be limited to, uses; density; lot size; building size; lot dimensions; setbacks; coverage; height; landscaping; lighting; screening; fencing; parking and loading; signage; open space; drainage; and utility and street standards. Any graphic depictions used to illustrate such standards, unless otherwise provided in the PD ordinance, shall be considered as regulatory standards. In the event of any conflict, the more stringent standards shall apply. At the city administrator’s discretion, the city administrator may waive any of items listed in this subsection. The city council may require submission of the above information or any other item deemed necessary by the council for creation of a PD district. In weighing the standards and regulations to apply to the PD master plan and PD district, the city administrator shall principles contained in attachment “B” of the city’s master plan.
(c) 
Informational statement.
A PD master plan shall be accompanied by an informational statement containing the information set forth below. If the PD zoning application is approved, the informational statement shall be binding on the applicant or the land owner, but shall not be considered part of the PD master plan or the PD ordinance. If the PD master plan and the PD ordinance conflict in any way, the PD ordinance shall be considered the controlling document. Informational statements shall be updated concurrently with any amendment to the PD master plan. Each statement shall include the following:
(1) 
A general statement setting forth how the proposed PD district will relate to the city’s comprehensive plan.
(2) 
The total acreage within the proposed PD district.
(3) 
If the development is to occur in phases, a conceptual phasing plan that identifies the currently anticipated general sequence of development, including the currently anticipated general sequence for installation of major capital improvements to serve the development; and
(4) 
An aerial photograph with the boundaries of the PD master plan clearly delineated.
(Ordinance 362 adopted 3/28/18)
(a) 
PD master plans.
PD master plans, excluding informational statements, are considered part of the PD ordinance. Any substantive amendment to a PD master plan, as determined by the city administrator, shall be considered a zoning change. Nonsubstantive modifications may be approved by the city administrator.
(b) 
PD site plans.
PD site plans are not considered part of a PD ordinance. Except as otherwise provided within this subsection, any amendment/revision to an approved site plan shall be in accordance with the city’s site development ordinance.
(Ordinance 362 adopted 3/28/18)
Extension of a PD master plan or site plan shall be in accordance with the following:
(1) 
Prior to the lapse of approval for a PD master plan, the applicant may request in writing that the city extend the plan approval.
Such request shall be considered at a public meeting before the zoning and planning commission and the city council, and an extension may be granted by city council at such meeting. Two (2) extensions of six (6) months each in length may be granted, unless otherwise specified by ordinance. If no petition for extension of PD master plan approval is submitted, then the plan shall be deemed to have automatically expired by operation of law and shall become null and void.
(2) 
Determination of extension.
In determining whether to grant a request for extension, the city council shall take into account the reasons for the lapse, the ability of the applicant to comply with any conditions attached to the original approval, and the extent to which development regulations would apply to the concept plan or site plan at that point in time. The city council shall either extend the PD master plan or deny the request, in which instance the originally approved plan shall be deemed null and void. However, the two (2) aforementioned extensions shall not be unreasonably withheld without due cause.
(Ordinance 362 adopted 3/28/18)
(a) 
Objective.
A PD application and the master plan must include enough information to allow the city to plan for infrastructure and to demonstrate that the plan will be an enhancement to the city, while allowing for flexible and creative planning.
(b) 
Scale.
The master plan shall be prepared at a scale no smaller than one inch equals two hundred feet (1" = 200') and on sheets twenty-four inches by thirty-six inches (24" x 36")[.]
(c) 
Contents.
The master plan shall show the following:
(1) 
A title block within the lower right hand corner of the concept plan with the proposed name of the project or subdivision, the name and address of the owner and the land planner, engineer architect or surveyor responsible for the design or survey, the scale of the drawing, both written and graphic scale, the date the drawing was prepared, total site acreage, and the location of the property according to the abstract and survey records of Travis County, Texas.
(2) 
A vicinity or location map that shows the location of the proposed development within the City or its extraterritorial jurisdiction and in relationship to existing roadways.
(3) 
The boundary survey limits of the tract and scale distances with north clearly indicated.
(4) 
The names of adjacent additions or subdivisions, or the name of the owners of record and recording information for adjacent parcels of unplatted land, including parcels on the other sides of roads and creeks. The concept plan shall include a depiction of all contiguous holdings of the property owners, the existing and proposed uses of the subject property, a general arrangement of future land uses, including the approximate number of lots and any residential uses anticipated, and a generalized circulation plan for the subject property.
(5) 
The existing zoning and existing and proposed uses on adjacent land; the location, width and names of all existing or platted streets or other public ways within or adjacent to the tract; any existing easements with recording information; existing buildings; railroad rights-of-way; topography, including contours at two-foot intervals with existing drainage channels or creeks, including the 100-year floodplain, if applicable; any other important natural features (such as rock outcroppings, wildlife habitats, etc.); all substantial natural vegetation; and adjacent political subdivisions, corporate limits, and/or school district boundaries.
(6) 
Proposed strategies for tree preservation, which may include showing individual trees or tree masses that will be preserved, and the techniques that will be used to protect them during construction.
(7) 
The layout and width, including right-of-way lines and curb lines, of existing and proposed thoroughfares, collector streets and/or intersections, and a general configuration of proposed streets, lots and blocks, including proposed median openings and left turn lanes on future divided roadways. Existing and planned driveways on the opposite side of divided roadways must also be shown for coordination and sharing of future median openings.
(8) 
A general arrangement of land uses and buildings, including but not limited to proposed nonresidential and residential densities; building heights, square footages, massing, orientation, loading and service areas, recycling containers, compactors and dumpster enclosures, pedestrian walkways, and parking areas; any proposed sites for parks, schools, public facilities, public or private open space; floodplains and drainage ways; and other pertinent development related features; and
(9) 
The phasing scheduled for the development.
(Ordinance 362 adopted 3/28/18)