Title 18 - Unified Development Ordinance

18.140.190 Preliminary Development Plans -- Submission Requirements and Contents

1. A.
   A preliminary development plan, in a form required by the Director, shall be submitted in support of the application. The preliminary development plan shall contain the following information:

   1. 1.
      North arrow and scale.
   2. 2.
      With regard to the subject property only:

      1. a.
         Existing topography with contours at 5-foot intervals, and delineating any land areas within the 100-year floodplain.
      2. b.
         Proposed location of buildings and other structures, parking areas, drives, walks, screening, drainage patterns, public streets and any existing easements.
      3. c.
         Conceptual locations, types and sizes of all storm drainage conveyance, detention and treatment facilities.
      4. d.
         Sufficient dimensions to indicate relationship between buildings, property lines, parking areas and other elements of the plan.
      5. e.
         General extent and character of proposed landscaping.
   3. 3.
      With regard to areas within 200 feet of the subject property:

      1. a.
         Any public streets which are of record.
      2. b.
         Any drives which exist or which are proposed to the degree that they appear on plans on file with the City, except those serving single-family houses.
      3. c.
         Any buildings which exist or are proposed to the degree that their location and size are shown on plans on file with the City. Single- and two-family residential buildings may be shown in approximate location and general size and shape.
      4. d.
         The location and size of any drainage structures, such as culverts, paved or earthen ditches or stormwater sewers and inlets.
   4. 4.
      Preliminary sketches depicting the general style, size and exterior construction materials of the buildings proposed. Where several building types are proposed on the plan, such as apartments and commercial buildings, a separate sketch shall be prepared for each type. Such sketches shall include elevation drawings, but detailed drawings and perspectives are not required.
   5. 5.
      A schedule shall be included indicating total floor area, dwelling units, land area, parking spaces, and other quantities relative to the submitted plan in order that compliance with requirements of this Ordinance can be determined.
   6. 6.
      For all developments proposed in the RP-OE, RP-OS, RP-3, RP-5 and RP-6 Districts, the following information, if applicable, shall be submitted if requested by the Director (or designee), in addition to the above-listed requirements:

      1. a.
         Up to three site section plans.
      2. b.
         Slope analysis representing slopes falling within the following categories:

         1. 1.
            0%-5% slope;
         2. 2.
            6%-10% slope;
         3. 3.
            11%-17% slope;
         4. 4.
            18% slope and greater.
      3. c.
         Existing streams and other bodies of water.
      4. d.
         Surface drainage channels.
      5. e.
         Location, massing and pattern of existing vegetation.
      6. f.
         Views within the site.
      7. g.
         Vistas to and from the site.
      8. h.
         Focal points and site amenities.
      9. i.
         Existing structures on the site.
      10. j.
          Street and traffic patterns affecting the site.
      11. k.
          Pedestrian and vehicular access points.
      12. l.
          Physical barriers (such as interstate highways).
      13. m.
          Noise generation sources.
      14. n.
          Surrounding uses, activities and influences of the site and adjacent properties.
   7. 7.
      For all developments proposed in the PRN District, the following information, if applicable, shall be submitted if requested by the Director (or designee), in addition to the above-listed requirements:

      1. a.
         Up to three site section plans.
      2. b.
         Slope analysis representing slopes falling within the following categories:

         1. 1.
            0%-5% slope;
         2. 2.
            6%-10% slope;
         3. 3.
            11%-17% slope;
         4. 4.
            18% slope and greater.
      3. c.
         Existing streams and other bodies of water.
      4. d.
         Surface drainage channels.
      5. e.
         Location, massing and pattern of existing vegetation.
      6. f.
         Views within the site.
      7. g.
         Vistas to and from the site.
      8. h.
         Focal points and site amenities.
      9. i.
         Existing structures on the site.
      10. j.
          Street and traffic patterns affecting the site.
      11. k.
          Pedestrian and vehicular access points.
      12. l.
          Physical barriers (such as interstate highways).
      13. m.
          Noise generation sources.
      14. n.
          Surrounding uses, activities and influences of the site and adjacent properties.
      15. o.
          A plan clearly defining the type of residential dwelling unit to be constructed on each block or specific area.
      16. p.
          A written criteria (can include drawings or pictures) describing each residential area or building type to be constructed in the Planned Residential Neighborhood development. Items to be included are possibly residential type (Colonial, Prairie, etc.), colors, materials and any other information that will help explain the proposal.
      17. q.
          Typical elevations for the various building types.
      18. r.
          A pedestrian and open space concept plan.
   8. 8.
      Name and address of landowner.
   9. 9.
      Name and address of architect, landscape architect, planner, engineer, surveyor, or other person involved in the preparation of the plan.
   10. 10.
       Date of preparation of the plan.
2. B.
   The following information shall be submitted in support of the application for the preliminary development plan approval:

   1. 1.
      All studies as may reasonably be required by the Director pursuant to 18.140.040.
   2. 2.
      Assurances of adequate public facilities as required by 18.100.070.
3. C.
   For all developments proposed in the RP-OE, RP-OS, and PRN zoning districts an acceptable plan shall be submitted to the City that demonstrates that all common open space and natural conservation areas will be managed by a responsible party and how these areas will be managed.
4. D.
   For all developments proposed in the MXD zoning district the following additional submittals shall be required:

   1. 1.
      Regulating Plan.
   2. 2.
      Building Type Plan.
   3. 3.
      Street Type Plan.
   4. 4.
      Utility Location Strategy.
   5. 5.
      Project Design Manual.
   6. 6.
      Additional plans or studies deemed necessary by the Director.

(History: Ord. ZRR-3373 §4, 2023; Ord. ZRR-2829 §1, 2009; ZRR-2675 §4, 2008; ZRR-2590 §2, 2005; ZRR-2345 §2, 2002; ZRR-1725; ZRR-1637)

Effective on: 1/1/1901