This Chapter establishes the procedures for the review and approval or denial of planned developments through Preliminary Development Plans, as defined in Chapter 17.704 (Definitions of Terms).
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)
A Preliminary Development Plan may be filed for sites located within the Planned Commercial Development Zone or Planned Development Overlay Zone, or filed concurrently with an application for a Zoning Map Amendment that maps the Planned Development Overlay Zone (see Chapter 17.604 (Zoning Code, Zoning Map, and General Plan Amendments)).
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11; Ord. 1710, 2/6/2024)
An application for a Preliminary Development Plan shall be prepared, filed, and processed in compliance with Chapter 17.504 (Application Processing Procedures) and this Chapter.
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)
The review authority shall approve, with or without conditions, a Preliminary Development Plan only after the following findings are made:
A.
The Preliminary Development Plan is consistent with the General Plan;
B.
Development standards contained in the Preliminary Development Plan are consistent with the Code, or are consistent with the purpose and intent of the Code and any deviation or exception from the Code standards and requirements is warranted by the design and/or amenities incorporated;
C.
Residential density shall not exceed that identified in the Land Use Element of the General Plan;
D.
The phasing plan provides a functional and efficient relationship through the development of the Preliminary Development Plan;
E.
The proposed development will not be materially detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the public or to property and residents in the vicinity;
F.
The proposed design, location, size, and operating characteristics will be compatible with the existing and future land uses, buildings, or structures in the vicinity;
G.
The proposed development will have an architectural style that is compatible with the character of the surrounding area, both to avoid repetition of identical design where not desired, and to ensure compatibility in design where desired; and
H.
The color, material, and composition of the exterior elevations of the proposed development will be compatible with neighboring visible structures.
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)
Unless otherwise specified in this Chapter, the procedures and requirements in Chapter 17.552 (Permit Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensions), Chapter 17.612 (Appeals), and Chapter 17.556 (Permit Modifications and Revocations), shall apply following a decision on a Preliminary Development Plan.
(Ord. 1670(19) § 11)