Chapter 17.26 — PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT

The Planned Community (PC) district is intended to provide for a more efficient use of land and a better community environment by utilizing more imaginative and innovative planning concepts than would be possible under conventional zoning controls. (Prior code 17.67.010; Ord. 29-82; Ord. 12-95)

All Planned Community districts shall be indicated on the zoning map by the PC designation, a number, and a common name (i.e., subdivision or development name). (Ord. 12-95)

A Planned Community district classification shall be established in accordance with the procedures for a zone change specified in Section 17.10.020 of this title. The application for a zone change to PC shall be accompanied by a specific plan or development plan as described in this chapter. The zone change request and specific plan or development plan shall be considered concurrently. The specific plan or development plan shall be made a part of the ordinance enacting the PC district, and all subsequent development shall substantially comply with the provisions of the adopted specific plan or development plan. (Prior code 17.67.050; Ord. 29-82; Ord. 12-95)

Specific plans or development plans adopted in conjunction with a PC designation may be amended by ordinance. (Ord. 12-95)

In order to qualify for a Planned Community district classification, the following findings must be made by the reviewing body to justify the approval:

• A. That the proposal conforms to the general plan in regard to land use designation and intensity;

• B. That the proposal contains at least 10 gross acres;

• C. That the proposal provides for a mix of uses (such as, residential, commercial, office, public facilities, open space);

• D. That by incorporating features such as, but not limited to those listed below, the proposal constitutes an environment equal to or better than what might be accomplished under traditional development practices:

  1. Where usable open space is provided in excess of the amount required under conventional zoning;

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2. Where natural features are preserved that enhance the development and will benefit the community such as trees, scenic points, view corridors, ridgelines, historic buildings or landmarks, unique geological formations and other community assets;

3. Where perimeter setbacks of the development exceed the minimum dimension required;

4. Where distinctive design techniques are incorporated such as architectural treatments, site planning, structural design, landscaping as well as integration into the community;

5. Where the project makes use of non-depletable energy sources for water heating or space heating;

6. Where usable recreational amenities are provided in excess of the amount required;

7. Where special amenities are provided such as daycare, preschool, community care, or other amenities;

8. Where multi-modal transportation opportunities are provided such as linkages to pedestrian and recreational trails, and public transit facilities;

9. Where public institutional needs are met by providing for schools, religious facilities, libraries, post offices, police/fire facilities; and

10. Where special needs housing is provided.

(Ord. 12-95)

• A. General. The land use and development regulations contained in the Specific Plan or Development Plan approved in conjunction with the PC zone shall serve as the applicable zoning regulations for that PC zone. Wherever a PC zone does not contain regulations for a particular aspect of development (i.e., parking), then the current development standards for the zone district closest to the intent of the PC zone shall apply.

• B. Development Intensity. Development intensities for various uses within the PC zone shall be consistent with the intensities specified on the General Plan Land Use Policy Map. Any area designated for residential use may be developed at a lower residential density than is indicated on the approved specific plan or development plan without requiring an amendment to that plan.

(Prior code 17.67.025; Ord. 19-94; Ord. 12-95; Ord. 14-00)

A specific plan or development plan shall consist of maps, site plans, and supporting text and shall contain the following information:

• A. A map showing the property boundaries, the proposed distribution of land use within the subject property, and the acreage calculation for each proposed land use. The land use distribution and acreage shall also be presented in a tabular form.

• B. A map showing the proposed circulation system of collector, secondary, primary, major,

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and augmented major roadways. The map shall show the relationship of proposed project roadways to roadways indicated on the City Master Plan of Streets and Highways and the County Master Plan of Arterial Highways.

• C.

  • Concept plans indicating locations for the various proposed land uses shall indicate:

  1. The proposed number of residential dwelling units per gross and net acre for each residential development;

  2. The total number of proposed residential units for the entire project;

  3. The proposed intensity of commercial and industrial development in terms of floor area ratio (FAR), as well as the maximum total square footage of all commercial and industrial development;

  4. The size and location of park sites, school sites, and other public/quasi-public facilities;

  5. The special features provided which justify the approval of a Planned Community District.

• D. A statement describing the range of housing types to be developed and the segments of the market targeted for such development.

• E. A recreational trails plan, and the relationship of that plan to adopted City Master Plan of Recreational Trails.

• F. Development standards for residential, commercial, and industrial land uses. Such standards as maximum building height, lot coverage, and required yard areas shall be specified.

• G. A topographic map showing existing topography and the proposed changes in site topography at appropriate contour intervals. Cut and fill slopes shall be indicated on a preliminary master grading plan.

• H. The location of existing public utilities on and adjacent to the site, and the proposed location of utility extensions.

• I. The nature and location of any planned off-site improvements to be performed in conjunction with site development.

• J. Prototypical plans, elevations, and renderings of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, or design guidelines for such development.

• K. A phasing plan for development of the property.

• L. Landscape design guidelines.

• M. A description of the proposed method of financing the infrastructure proposed.

• N. Traffic impact analysis as required by the Community Development Director.

• O. Fiscal impact analysis as required by the Community Development Director.

• P. Any other information requested by the Community Development Director which will

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enable the City to perform a thorough review of the proposed project. (Prior code 17.67.050; Ord. 29-82; Ord. 12-95)

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