18A.30.540 Application.
A. Process. A PDD is a Process Type III action and shall be considered in accordance with the procedures for such permits as set forth in Chapter 18A.20 LMC, Administration.
B. PDD Applications. An application for approval of a PDD shall be submitted to the Community and Economic Development Department on forms provided by the Department along with established fees.
1. PDD with Subdivision. For those planned development districts that include the division of land, a PDD application shall only be accepted as complete if it is submitted concurrent with an application for preliminary plat approval that includes all information required pursuant to LMC Title 17 and other applicable City regulations. Seven (7) copies of all associated application materials must be submitted in hard copy format. Digital application materials (e.g., CD copies) may fulfill a portion of the required hard copy applications as approved by the City.
2. PDD with No Subdivision. A binding site plan is required for all planned development districts that do not require the subdivision of land and associated preliminary plat. Requirements for the binding site plan shall include:
a. Existing Plat. All information recorded on the existing plat;
b. Structures. The location of all proposed structures;
c. Landscaping. A detailed landscape plan indicating the location of existing vegetation to be retained, location of vegetation and landscaping structures to be installed, the type of vegetation by common name and taxonomic designation, and the installed and mature height of all vegetation;
d. Schematic. Schematic plans and elevations of proposed buildings with samples of all exterior finish materials and colors, the type and location of all exterior lighting, signs and accessory structures;
e. Conditions. Inscriptions or attachments setting forth the limitations and conditions of development, as well as an outline of the documents of the owners’ association, bylaws, deeds, covenants and agreements governing ownership, maintenance and operation of the planned development district, shall be submitted with the binding site plan. Planned development district covenants shall include a provision whereby unpaid taxes on all property owned in common shall constitute a proportioned lien on all property of each owner in common. The City may require that it be a third-party beneficiary of certain covenants with the right but not obligation to enforce association-related documents; and
f. Conformity with Site Plan and Final Plat. Provisions ensuring the development will be in conformance with the site plan and shall include all the required certificates of a final plat.
3. PDD with a Site-Specific Rezone. For those planned development districts that include a site-specific rezone, a PDD application shall only be accepted as complete if it is submitted concurrently with an application for a site-specific rezone that includes all information required per Chapters 1.36 and 1.38 LMC, LMC 18A.30.680, and other applicable City regulations.
C. All PDD Applications. An applicant for a PDD shall submit the following items to the City, unless the Director finds in writing that one (1) or more submittals are not required due to unique circumstances related to a specific development proposal:
1. Narrative. A detailed narrative that includes:
a. Improvement. A description detailing how the proposed development will provide a net benefit to the City under the City’s land use regulations and how the approval criteria set forth in LMC 18A.30.560 have been satisfied;
b. Public Benefit. A description of how the proposed PDD will benefit the public in a manner greater than that achieved if the project was to be developed using conventional land use regulations;
c. Density Table. A table illustrating the density and lot coverage of the overall development, with the proportion of the site devoted to open space clearly indicated;
d. Uses. A description of the types and numbers of dwelling units proposed and the overall land use density and intensity;
e. Open Space and Recreation. A description of the proposed open space and recreation areas including any proposed improvements, including specific details regarding the ownership and maintenance of such areas;
f. Landscaping. Detailed information regarding all proposed landscaping that is not included on an associated landscaping plan;
g. Modifications. A description of the specific City standards as set forth in the underlying zoning district that the applicant is proposing for modification in accordance with Chapter 18A.20 LMC; and
h. Impacts. A description of potential impacts to neighboring properties and how impacts have been mitigated through site design, screening, buffering and other methods;
2. Site Plan. A site plan with the heading “Planned Development District Site Plan” that includes any additional information that is not included on the standard preliminary plat map, including building footprints, proposed landscaping, open space and parks and/or recreational areas including trails and proposed setbacks;
3. Landscape Plan/Map. A conceptual landscape plan/map showing the proposed location and types of vegetation and landscaping. The landscape plan may also be incorporated into the PDD site plan and narrative;
4. Phases. A phasing plan, if the development will occur in distinct phases, with a written schedule detailing the timing of improvements;
5. Development Agreement. A draft development agreement, if proposed by the applicant or as required by the City; and
6. Conditions. A draft of proposed covenants, conditions and restrictions demonstrating compliance with this chapter.
D. An applicant shall provide sufficient facts and evidence to enable the Hearing Examiner to make a decision. The established fee shall be submitted at time of application.
E. Notice of application shall be provided pursuant to LMC 18A.30.330. [Ord. 738 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]