§ 31-53. Schematic land use plan required.

(a)

A schematic land use plan shall be required, subject to the following regulations:

(1)

Topography shall be shown by contour lines. Contour interval shall not be more than five (5) feet;

(2)

Vicinity map at 1" = 2,000';

(3)

Tax map numbers, name, present zoning, with zoning and use of all abutting or contiguous parcels;

(4)

Property lines with bearings and distances, and existing and proposed zoning district lines;

(5)

Area of land for consideration, in square feet or acres;

(6)

Scale (1" = 200' or less) and north point;

(7)

Names of boundary roads or streets and width of existing rights-of-way;

(8)

Any easements and encumbrances;

(9)

Proposed roads, with right-of-way width, including those identified in the comprehensive plan that will connect with or pass through the subject property;

(10)

General locations of proposed major access points to existing and planned curb cuts shown, proposed traffic circulation plan, vehicles per day counts, connection to public roads and pedestrian amenities;

(11)

Both sides of existing rights-of-way, with all existing and planned curb cuts shown;

(12)

List of the proposed density for each dwelling unit type, and/or intensity of each nonresidential use;

(13)

Location of any open space and buffer areas (existing and proposed), storm water management facilities, community and public facilities and storm drainage improvements;

(14)

Location of existing and proposed utilities.

(b)

In addition to the schematic plan, a written narrative providing the following information shall also be provided:

(1)

The use(s) proposed for the property ), a detailed description of the operation(s) and any special processes, conditions, hazards, safety concerns, or impacts on public facilities or the public health, safety and welfare associated with the proposal.

(2)

Those areas that have historic or scenic assets, or natural features deserving of protection and preservation, shall be provided along with a statement of how protection and maintenance of same will be accomplished.

(3)

The relationship of the development to the adopted comprehensive plan of the city shall be included. If the development is not consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan, the applicant shall state why the development is justified, notwithstanding the plan.

(4)

The method by which adjacent and neighboring properties shall be protected from the adverse effects of the proposed development, including proposed measures and types of landscaping and screening, and peripheral setback and yard requirements.

(5)

The maximum height of all proposed structures in the development.

(6)

The maximum number of dwelling units proposed, maximum lot coverage and/or maximum floor area ratio (F.A.R.) as appropriate.

(7)

The special amenities to be provided within the development.

(8)

All off-site improvements that are proposed, such as roads.

(9)

Additional information as desired by the applicant.

(10)

Additional information as desired by the zoning administrator.

(Ord. No. 83-1700-225, 10-18-83; Ord. No. 06-1700-818H, 12-12-06)

(Ord. No. 83-1700-225, 10-18-83; Ord. No. 06-1700-818H, 12-12-06)