19.67.030 General Planned Development District Application Requirements.
A. Pre-Application Conference:
1. Prior to submission of a planned development district application and map(s), the proponent shall schedule a pre-application conference with the Planner and representatives of other affected city departments. The proponent shall present a conceptual plan of the planned development district including a general outline of the proposal represented by sketch plans. The Planner will respond informally and address potential items of concern to aid the proponent in preparing the planned development district application and map(s).
2. The Planner shall furnish the proponent with a written review of the conference regarding the relationship of the planned development district to the Comprehensive Plan and any applicable city zoning ordinances, design standards, and policies.
B. Study Session: Prior to the submission of the planned development district application and map(s) to the Planner for action, the Planner shall schedule a Planning Agency study session. The Planner and the planned development district proponent shall present the conceptual planned development district to the Planning Agency so that the Planning Agency may study the proposal.
C. Planned Development District Application and Maps: The planned development district application and map(s) shall be filed with the Planner on forms prescribed by the Planner. The application shall be accompanied by eleven (11) copies of the planned development district application and map(s). A non-refundable fee established by a resolution of the council shall accompany each and every application for a preliminary planned development district. If a development is planned for the zoning overlay district, a separate fee for the plat or binding site plan shall also be paid per the city=s fee schedule for processing such developments.
D. Environmental Information: Environmental information shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the guidelines established under the State Environmental Policy Act of 1971, as amended and Chapter 14.06 of this Code entitled "Environmental Regulations." Said information is a part of and must accompany the planned development district application and map(s).
E. Deviations: Requests for deviations of city Design Standards and Community Street and Utility Standards shall be submitted as a part of and must accompany the planned development district application and map(s). The Planning Agency shall recommend to the Council that the requested variance(s) be either approved, conditionally approved, or denied. The Council shall either approve, conditionally approve, or deny the requested variance(s) based upon the recommendation of the Planning Agency and testimony presented before the Council.
Deviations of city Design Standards and Community Street and Utility Standards shall be listed in the ordinance conditionally approving and establishing the planned development district.
F. Comprehensive Plan: The planned development district shall be consistent with the city's Comprehensive Plan.
G. Findings of Fact: Every decision or recommendation made under this chapter by the Planning Agency or Council shall be in writing and shall include findings of fact and conclusions to support the decision or recommendation.
H. Subdivision Approval: A planned development district for which subdivision or binding site plan approval is required may be submitted as a Planned Development District Short Plat, a Planned Development District Major Plat, or a Planned Development District Binding Site Plan. Such a planned development district shall be submitted and processed in conformance with the appropriate subdivision chapter of the George Municipal Code and the requirements of this chapter. Redundant procedures or technical requirements shall be incorporated into the requirements and procedures of the appropriate subdivision chapter so as to not create unnecessary hardship or delay. Procedurally the preliminary and final planned development district element of a Planned Development District Short Plat, Major Plat, or Binding Site Plan must be approved prior to the required subdivision approvals. Such approvals may be given concurrently by the appropriate approving body.
I. Titles: Planned development districts shall be appropriately entitled, i.e. Planned Unit Development District, Planned Unit Residential Development District, Planned Commercial Development District, or Planned Industrial Development District.