Section 24.09.265 Approval Procedure — Imperial Zoning Code

A. An applicant for PUD zone designation shall comply with all the requirements of this section. ;
B. After submittal of a complete application and payment of the required application filing fee, the matter shall be set for a public
' hearing before the Planning Commission.
C. The Planning Commission shall recommend either approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the application.

D. FINDINGS

The Planning Commission shall make the following findings before approving a PUD zoning request:

1. Superior Design

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That the preliminary plan represents a more creative approach to the unified planning of development and incorporates a higher standard of integrated design and zoningamenitydistrictthan could and subdivision be achieved regulations, under otherwiseand thatapplicablesolely on this basis modifications to the use and design standards _ established by these regulations are warranted. Meets PUD Requirements PUD Requirements Requirements That the preliminary plan meets the requirements for planned unit developments set forth in this ordinance and that no modifications to the use and design standards otherwise applicable are allowed other than those permitted herein.

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3. Consistent With General Plan

' | r That the preliminary plan is consistent with the City of Imperial General Plan.

4. Compatible With Environs

: : . : That neither the preliminary plan nor any portion thereof will ms be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other properties in ( 7 ) aesah, itsneighborhood,vicinity, seriously. impedeimpairthe environmentalorderly developmentquality in theof ~ ~~ " surrounding property, constitute a disruptive element with

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regard to the character of adjacent neighborhoods, nor shall the PUD result in spot zoning.

5. Circulation

That streets, sidewalks, pedestrian ways, bicycle paths, offstreet parking, and off-street loading as appropriate to the planned land uses are provided. That they are adequate in location, size, capacity, and design to ensure safe and efficient , circulation of automobiles, trucks, bicycles, pedestrians; fire trucks, and garbage trucks without blocking traffic, creating unnecessary pedestrian-vehicular conflict, creating unnecessary through traffic within the preliminary plan, or unduly interfering with the safety or capacity of adjacent thoroughfares. . | ;

6. Open Spaces And Landscaping

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| That the quality and quantity of common open spaces and eee Tandscaping provided are consistent with the higher standards~-~~ ~~ ~~~ ~~ of design and amenity required in a planned unit development. That the size, shape, and location of a substantial portion of total common open space provided in residential areas render it useable for recreation purposes. 7. Public Services That the land uses, intensities, and phasing of the preliminary plan are consistent with the anticipated ability of the City, the schdol districts, and other public bodies to provide and economically support police and fire protection, water . supply, sewage disposal, schools, and other public facilities and services without placing undue additional burden on existing residents and businesses. | )

8. Phasing

, That each proposed development phase of the PUD can, . together with any phases that preceded it, exist as an independent unit that meets all of the foregoing criteria and all other applicable regulations here even if no subsequent ~ phase should ever be completed.

D. The City Council shall theld a public hearing and take final action on the PUD zoning request.

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