[R.O. 1997 §400.450; Ord. No. 1088 §2, 12-9-1991]
A.
Intent. To provide the developer with an alternative
to the rigid conformity to lot, bulk, and area requirements that is
otherwise required in the R-3 District. Such opportunity for flexibility
in design, along with density bonuses and other incentives, will enable
developers to construct lower-cost housing in developed areas of the
City with proper consideration for aesthetics, open space needs, buffering,
landscaping and other design criteria. The option is only available
where all public facilities and services, including water, sewer,
storm drainage, schools, parks, streets, and fire service are available
at the site and are adequate to handle the needs generated by the
proposed development.
B.
Maximum Parcel Size. The maximum parcel size for
use of the flexible development option is two (2) acres.
[R.O. 1997 §400.460; Ord. No. 1088 §2, 12-9-1991]
A.
Pre-Application Conference. The developer shall
have a pre-application conference with the Planning Department prior
to submitting a site development plan for the purpose of determining
the appropriate uses of the flexible development option with respect
to the site and to review the particular requirements and incentives
that may be applicable.
B.
The site development plan shall be submitted to the Planning and
Zoning Commission for its review and approval prior to the issuance
of a building permit, but in conjunction with an application for the
building permit.
C.
In considering the site plan, the Planning and Zoning Commission
may impose, in addition to the regulations and standards expressly
specified in this Chapter, other conditions found necessary to protect
the interests of the surrounding property and the City as a whole
and to prevent nuisance conditions from arising.
D.
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall approve, disapprove, or
approve with conditions the site development plan within sixty (60)
days after its submission by the applicant.
[R.O. 1997 §400.470; Ord. No. 1088 §2, 12-9-1991]
A.
In every case where the developer chooses to develop under the flexible
development option, he/she shall submit a site development plan which
shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1.
An area map showing the parcel in relation to adjacent parcels,
uses, and structures.
2.
A site plan showing:
3.
A written statement to include the physical and environmental
impact of the proposed development on the site with respect to adjacent
land and uses with particular respect to aesthetics, open space, parking
demands, surface drainage, density, buffering, landscaping and other
design and physical criteria.
[R.O. 1997 §400.480; Ord. No. 1088 §2, 12-9-1991]
A.
Clustering. The applicant may cluster the buildings
on the site without regard for the lot size and building requirements
otherwise required, except those dictated by health, firesafety, function
and screening considerations.
B.
Density. The applicant who chooses the flexible
development option may be granted a density bonus not to exceed a
factor of one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the number of
dwellings otherwise permitted by the provisions of the R-3 District.
C.
Off-Street Parking. The applicant will be required
to provide off-street parking at a ratio of one and one-half (1 1/2)
spaces for each dwelling unit.
D.
Buffering. Landscaping or decorative architectural
screening shall be required on all sides.
E.
Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate off-street
parking area shall be directed away from residential properties.
F.
Open Spaces. An area equal to not less than ten
percent (10%) of the total acreage shall be set aside for usable open
space.
