§ 94-341. Large scale residential development.

(a)

Intent. These regulations are intended to allow flexibility within the subdivision and zoning regulations when a large scale residential development (LSRD) is proposed.

(b)

Scope. The regulations set forth in this section supplement the subdivision and zoning regulations pertaining to residential zoning districts.

(c)

Application procedure. An LSRD plan shall be prepared by and have the seal of an architect or engineer. It shall be submitted to the community development department on or before the 15 ^th day of any month prior to the next regularly scheduled planning commission meeting. The planning commission shall review the proposed LSRD development plan in accordance with the standards set forth in the subdivision and zoning regulations. The planning commission shall forward their recommendation to the city council who may approve or disapprove the action of the planning commission, with or without modification.

(d)

General regulations. An LSRD may be proposed in any residential zoning district and is subject to the following regulations:

(1)

The development shall have a minimum of 20 acres.

(2)

The rules, regulations and standards guiding land subdivision in the city may be modified. All proposed variances to such requirements shall be included as explanatory matter on the LSRD development plan.

(3)

Provisions in this chapter regulating land use within the city may be modified as follows:

a.

Density requirements shall be computed using lot areas, open space and neighborhood parkland. Land set aside for churches, schools and similar uses will not be included in the computation of density requirements.

b.

Lot area and frontage minimums for each lot shall be stated on the LSRD development plan.

c.

Front, side and rear yard setbacks and building heights shall be stated on the LSRD development plan. Variances to the minimum yard setback around the boundaries of the development shall not be permitted.

(4)

Additional information required on the LSRD development plan shall include trails, paths, bikeways, sidewalks, lakes, streams, landscape corridors and any other prominent natural or man-made features of the development.

(Ord. No. 21-03, 8-26-2003)