Division 5 — DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW

SEC. 15-75. PURPOSE AND INTENT.

The purpose of this division is to establish a process for comprehensive review of certain development projects to insure that adopted city standards and policies are implemented, and that sound land use planning and design practices are followed. The city council further intends that the development plan review process will facilitate better design and maximize the quality of development which serve all segments of the community.

(`64 Code, Sec. 27-59.1) (Ord. No. 1778)

SEC. 15-76. WHEN REQUIRED.

(A) Approval of a development plan shall be required for all attached or detached single-family residential development projects for which a tentative subdivision map is required. A development plan shall not be required for a residential development project where a planned development permit or special use permit would also be required. In the case of a custom home subdivision, the director may waive the requirements of this division. Tract type housing shall not be constructed upon a custom home subdivision for which a development plan was waived. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the plans for each custom home shall be reviewed by the director.

(B) The development plan shall be submitted either prior to or concurrent with the application for approval of a tentative subdivision map or parcel map for such projects.

(`64 Code, Sec. 27-59.2) (Ord. No. 1778)

SEC. 15-77. APPLICATION.

(A) The development plans submitted as part of a residential subdivision shall be reviewed and approved as a prerequisite to the tentative subdivision map approval of that project. Such review and approval shall be conducted concurrently with review of the tentative subdivision map. The application shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) A site plan showing the location and arrangement of all structures to be initially constructed;

(2) Floor plans and full elevations of all buildings or models;

(3) Details of exterior materials and colors for structures, including fencing and walls;

(4) A preliminary landscape plan;

(5) A fee as set by resolution of the city council; and

(6) Additional material requested by the director.

(B) Failure to supply any of the above material shall constitute an incomplete application for tentative map approval.

(`64 Code, Sec. 27-59.3) (Ord. No. 1778)

SEC. 15-78. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS.

(A) The director shall determine whether development plans meet the following standards:

(1) The relationship of the proposed subdivision and improvements to the uses and physical limitations created by surrounding development;

(2) Conformity of design, colors, material and architecture with neighboring structures;

(3) Conformity with specific design criteria and standards adopted by the city; and

(4) Conformity to any specific plan or other plan adopted by the city.

(B) The director shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the submitted development plan based upon the above standards and shall summarize and incorporate his/her findings in the staff analysis. The decision of the director shall be reviewed by the commission at a noticed public hearing. The commission's comments and recommendations shall be included in its resolution acting upon the corresponding tentative subdivision map. Notice of the public hearing shall comply with section 15-42 of this chapter.

(`64 Code, Sec. 27-59.4) (Ord. No. 1778)

SEC. 15-79. CONFORMANCE.

After approval of a subdivision for which a development plan has been approved, no structure shall be erected or any improvement located or constructed, unless such improvement conforms to the development plan. However, after the project has been constructed in conformity with the development plan, any improvements constructed by subsequent residents or property owners need only conform to the requirements of the zone or other applicable regulations and shall not require an amended development plan.

(`64 Code, Sec. 27-59.5) (Ord. No. 1778)

SEC. 15-80. AMENDMENTS TO DEVELOPMENT PLAN.

(A) A development plan may be amended upon request of the subdivider and payment of the established fee prior to the issuance of building permits for the subdivision or a portion thereof. The proposed amendment shall be reviewed by the director whose decision shall be final unless the subdivider requests review by the commission, in which case the application shall be processed pursuant to sections 16-444 et seq. of the code.

(B) The director may approve minor modifications to an approved development plan at any time.

(`64 Code, Sec. 27-59.6) (Ord. No. 1778)