(A) 
Modified development requirements.
Development requirements for each PD District shall be set forth in the amending Ordinance granting the PD District and shall include, but may not be limited to standards listed in the following documents:
(1) 
Zoning Ordinance;
(2) 
Subdivision Ordinance;
(3) 
Engineering Design Standards and Construction Details;
(4) 
Sign Ordinance; and
(5) 
Other requirements as the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission may deem appropriate.
(B) 
Reference base zoning district.
When referencing a base zoning district, the PD ordinance will not have to provide any of the references listed in 6.14.01(A) above unless they vary from the zoning district requirements.
(C) 
Different standards list.
(1) 
All applications to the City for PD zoning shall list all requested standards differing from the normal requirements set forth throughout this Ordinance and related City development requirements.
(2) 
All applications without this list will be considered incomplete.
(3) 
The list shall be provided in the form of a comparison table that lists all current standards and the corresponding proposed standards for the PD District.
(4) 
The applicant shall provide written justification for the PD request and associated standards, including a statement of impact on public health, safety, and welfare.
(D) 
Two PD types.
Two types of PDs can be requested, an overlay PD and a freestanding PD, described below.
(1) 
Overlay PD District: In the overlay PD District, uses shall conform to the standards and regulations of the base zoning district.
a. 
The particular zoning district must be stated in the granting ordinance.
(2) 
Freestanding PD District: In the freestanding PD District, any use may be allowed for any district that is listed in this Ordinance.
a. 
All standards and uses shall be outlined within the granting ordinance and the PD shall be in conformance with the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
b. 
A base zoning district shall be assigned and stated within the granting ordinance at the time of City Council approval of the ordinance.
c. 
This base zoning district will be used when any specific regulations are not listed in the granting ordinance.
(E) 
PD application materials submitted.
An applicant for a PD District shall submit all materials required by this Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to subsection (C) above, with the application.
(1) 
The Director shall send written notice, within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date the application is filed, to any applicant that has submitted incomplete materials stating the remaining documents or other information needed to make the application complete.
(2) 
The application for a PD District shall expire on the forty-fifth (45th) calendar day after the date the application was filed if the applicant fails to submit the remaining documents or other information needed to make the application complete on or before such forty-fifth (45th) calendar day.
(3) 
In addition, the applicant is encouraged to conduct a neighborhood meeting with area homeowners within the vicinity of the request prior to appearing before the Planning & Zoning Commission. The applicant shall notify the Director of any scheduled neighborhood meetings at least seven (7) calendar days prior the meeting.
(F) 
PD District Map (Zoning Exhibit "A").
The PD District Map shall include all lands within the PD district and adjacent properties.
(1) 
The Director shall establish all dimensional requirements for PD District Maps.
(G) 
Development schedule.
A development schedule may be requested by staff, the Planning & Zoning Commission, or the City Council at any time during the PD request process.
(H) 
Conformity.
The PD District standards shall conform to all other sections of this Ordinance unless specifically excluded or modified in the granting ordinance.
(I) 
Minimum net acreage.
The minimum net acreage for a PD request shall be fifteen (15) acres unless a specific finding is made by the City Council that the establishment of the district is required to implement the Comprehensive Plan, a strategic focus area, a special project, or any other purpose (see Section 6.14.04 Infill Development Standards for Planned Developments).
(Ordinance 2021-07-47 adopted 7/6/21)
In establishing a PD District in accordance with this section, the City Council shall approve and file as part of the amending ordinance appropriate plans and standards for each PD District, which shall be attached as Zoning Exhibit "B" to the PD ordinance.
(A) 
Proposed standards.
Zoning Exhibit "B" shall outline the list of proposed standards for the PD.
(B) 
Different standards for different tracts.
If different standards will be applied to different tracts within the PD, then separate regulations for each tract shall be specified.
(C) 
Additional requirements (Zoning Exhibit "C").
(1) 
If the proposed PD is amending uses only, nothing additional is required unless supplemental information is necessary to clarify the request.
(2) 
If the proposed PD amends any other standards, a zoning exhibit of the proposed PD will be required (which shall be attached as Zoning Exhibit "C" to the PD ordinance), unless otherwise determined by the Director.
(3) 
Zoning Exhibit "C" shall facilitate understanding of the request during the review and public hearing process, and will serve as a guide for future development within the PD District.
(4) 
If required, the Zoning Exhibit "C" shall reflect the overall layout of the entire development and the Director shall maintain a list of required details within the Development Handbook.
(5) 
If the PD is nonresidential and/or mixed use in nature, the Zoning Exhibit "C" shall also include but not be limited to building dimensions and location, structure height, uses, parking specifications, floor area ratio and lot coverage, open space specifications, drainage features, landscaping and trees, floodplain/riparian details, and architectural style or elevations for illustrative purposes.
(6) 
The City may require further written documentation that describes and explains the Exhibit "C" layout.
(7) 
The Exhibit "C" shall in no way vest rights for the property that are outside the regulations of the Zoning Ordinance and other applicable City ordinances, as they currently exist or shall be amended. Neither the Exhibit "C" nor any of the other documents required under Subsection 6.14 shall be considered "plans" or "plats" as those terms are defined under Chapter 212 of the Texas Local Government Code.
(Ordinance 19-08-70 adopted 8/20/19; Ordinance 2021-07-47 adopted 7/6/21)
(A) 
Mixed use standards.
A PD may be requested to encourage mixed use development that utilizes characteristics similar to the following mixed use standards.
(1) 
Mixed use may be accomplished by a vertical mixing of varying uses within the same building or group of buildings.
(2) 
Mixed use may be accomplished by a new urbanism design or traditional neighborhood development (see 6.14.05 below).
(3) 
Mixed use development shall be compatible with adjacent properties.
(4) 
Mixed use developments shall integrate open space.
(5) 
Mixed use developments shall be located along major thoroughfares wherever possible. A Traffic Impact Analysis will be required unless it is waived by the Director.
(6) 
Mixed use planned development ordinances shall contain architectural standards that tie the entirety of the development together.
(Ordinance 2021-07-47 adopted 7/6/21)
(A) 
PD for developing or redeveloping infill sites.
A Planned Development may be used for the purpose of developing or redeveloping infill sites such as those in older areas or those that have remained vacant and are currently surrounded by development on fifty (50) percent or more of their perimeter.
(B) 
Resource guides.
(1) 
The Director shall maintain resource guides regarding infill development for Planned Developments. These are to be referenced as guidelines only. The use of these specific guidelines for infill developments shall be subject to City Council approval.
(Ordinance 2021-07-47 adopted 7/6/21)
(A) 
Purpose.
A PD may be used for the purpose of creating a new urbanism neighborhood.
(B) 
New urbanism criteria.
When the claim is made that the purpose of a PD is for new urbanism purposes, the applicant shall use the following criteria to qualify the PD.
(1) 
Uses.
The creation of neighborhoods with a range of uses and housing types (i.e., mixed uses). Commercial uses and more intensive residential uses are frequently located in a neighborhood center.
(2) 
Design focus.
Limits on the size, location, and design of buildings as opposed to the strict separation of uses.
(3) 
Interconnected streets.
An interconnected network of streets that are safe also designed for pedestrians and which provide a variety of routes for local traffic.
(4) 
Transportation options.
A range of transportation options are available due to the pattern of streets and the proximity of various land uses.
(5) 
Public spaces.
High quality public space (greenbelts, parks, plazas and streets) are an organizing feature and gathering place for the neighborhood.
(C) 
Statement of purpose.
In the case of a new urbanism development, the statement of purpose and intent shall describe how the proposed development will be in compliance with the above criteria.
(1) 
The Director shall maintain a listing of resources identifying textual and visual references for new urbanism concepts.
(2) 
The use and application of standards from these references will be evaluated by staff prior to the presentation of the PD to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
(Ordinance 2021-07-47 adopted 7/6/21)
The procedure for establishing a PD District shall follow the procedure for zoning amendments as set forth in Subsection 6.06 Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance/Districts and Administrative Procedures. This procedure is further expanded as follows for approval of Zoning Exhibit "C."
(A) 
Zoning Exhibit "C" approval.
The Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council may approve the Exhibit "C," separately or jointly in public hearings. A single public hearing for the PD request may be adequate when:
(1) 
The applicant submits adequate data with the request for the Planned Development (PD) District to fulfill the requirement; or
(2) 
Information on the Zoning Exhibit "C" and attached application is sufficient to determine the appropriate use of the land.
(B) 
Zoning Exhibit "C" approval prerequisite.
The Ordinance establishing the PD District shall not be approved until the Zoning Exhibit "C" is approved, if required.
(C) 
PD amendment procedure (minor and major amendments).
The procedure for amending a PD is based upon the type of change being proposed and shall follow the guidelines regarding minor amendments and major amendments, as follows:
(1) 
Minor PD amendment.
a. 
A minor amendment to a PD shall be requested at the time of Preliminary Site Plan, is subject to approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission, and shall be defined as a change that meets the following standards:
1. 
Does not propose any new general type of use beyond those approved initially;
2. 
Does not increase heights of buildings or floor area ratio;
3. 
Does not decrease the amount of open space being provided and/or the residential density of the PD; and/or
4. 
Does not change access, circulation, or infrastructure in a way that would impact surrounding properties.
b. 
A minor amendment shall be submitted at the time of the development application, and the application shall include supporting data with an outline of any minor amendments being proposed on the plan(s).
c. 
For appeals, see Subsection 6.19 Appeals and the Appeal Process.
(2) 
Major PD amendment.
Where an amendment to a PD does not meet the criteria of a minor amendment, a major amendment to a PD shall be processed through the normal PD procedure as described herein. The process will require reconsideration of the entire PD with the amendment. In the case of amending a portion or tract of the PD, the following actions are required:
a. 
Signatures of all property owners within the PD on the application for the PD request;
b. 
Public notification to all the property owners within the PD in addition to property owners within 200 feet of the tract; and
c. 
The three-fourths (3/4) majority vote shall apply to the property owners within two hundred (200) feet of the tract being re-zoned.
(Ordinance 2021-07-47 adopted 7/6/21)
(A) 
Written report.
When a PD District is being considered, a written report from the Director, discussing the impact on public infrastructure, City services, and parks, environmental, and written comments from the applicable public school district may be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission prior to the Commission making any recommendations to the City Council.
(B) 
Denial.
In the event written comments are not forthcoming in a reasonable amount of time, the Commission may, at its discretion, deny the request.
(Ordinance 2021-07-47 adopted 7/6/21)
All PD Districts approved in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance in its original form, or by subsequent amendments thereto, shall be referenced on the Zoning District Map, and a list of such Planned Development Districts, together with the category of uses permitted therein, shall be listed and maintained as part of this ordinance in Subsection 9.02 Planned Developments.
(Ordinance 2021-07-47 adopted 7/6/21)
The Planning & Zoning Commission or the City Council on its own motion may initiate a zoning change to a PD designation if it finds that public benefit will be derived from consideration of such matter. Refer to 6.06.01 Authority to Amend Ordinance in this Zoning Ordinance, as it exists or may be amended, for zoning or rezoning procedures.
(Ordinance 2021-07-47 adopted 7/6/21)
The Planned Development District Ordinances listed in Subsection 9.02 Planned Developments (the "Existing Ordinances") are PD Ordinances previously adopted by the City Council. These Existing Ordinances are affected by the amendments to this Zoning Ordinance according to the following guidelines.
(A) 
Existing PD regulations established by reference to a previous zoning ordinance amended.
(1) 
Any allowable uses and/or development standards set forth in the Existing Ordinances that are established by reference to a previously adopted zoning ordinances, such as Ordinance No. 84-02-03 or No. 93-07-11, shall be governed by the allowable uses and/or development standards established in this Zoning Ordinance for the applicable zoning district shown on the equivalency table, Subsection 2.02 Equivalency Table.
(B) 
Existing PD regulations not established by reference to a previous zoning ordinance remain.
(1) 
Any allowable uses and/or development standards set forth in the Existing Ordinances that are not established by reference to a previously adopted zoning ordinances, such as Ordinance No. 84-02-03 or No. 93-07-11 shall be governed by the allowable uses and/or development standards set forth in the Existing Ordinances.
(C) 
All other applicable PD provision amended.
Except as provided above, all other provisions of the Existing Ordinances are amended by this Zoning Ordinance, and to the extent amended, development shall be governed by the terms and conditions of this Zoning Ordinance.
(Ordinance 2021-07-47 adopted 7/6/21)