§ 20-518. Development stage.

(a)

The applicant shall submit the development stage application, preliminary plat and fee. The applicant shall file the development plans and preliminary plat, together with all supporting data.

(b)

With the appropriate notifications, the planning commission shall conduct the hearing on the preliminary plat and the rezoning and report its findings and make recommendations to the city council for action.

(c)

The development stage shall include, but not be limited to:

(1)

A preliminary plat and information required by chapter 18.

(2)

An approved development plan drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet containing at least the following information:

a.

Proposed name of the development.

b.

Property boundary lines and dimensions of the property and any significant topographical or physical features of the property.

c.

The location, size, use and arrangement including height in stories and feet and total square feet of ground area coverage and floor area of proposed buildings, and existing buildings which will remain, if any.

d.

Location, dimensions of all driveways, entrances, curb cuts, parking stalls, loading spaces and access aisles, and all other circulation elements, including bike and pedestrian; and the total site coverage of all circulation elements.

e.

The location, designation and total area proposed to be conveyed or dedicated for private and public open space, including parks, playgrounds, school sites and recreational facilities.

f.

The location, use and size of structures and other land uses located within 200 feet of the property boundary.

g.

A natural resource analysis identifying existing vegetation areas consisting of forest and wood lots as well as wetlands and wetlands vegetation; the geology, slope, soil and groundwater characteristics of the site; existing lakes, streams, ponds, drainage swales, runoff settling areas, and floodplains must be identified; analysis of the relationship of the proposed use of the existing natural conditions listed above.

h.

A proposed landscaping plan, including location of existing plants, identification of species, caliper size and acreage.

i.

The location, type and size of all graphics and signage.

j.

Any other information that may have been required by the planning commission or council in conjunction with the approval of the general concept plan.

(3)

An accurate legal description of the entire area within the PUD for which final development plan approval is sought.

(4)

A tabulation indicating the number of residential dwelling units and expected population.

(5)

A tabulation indicating the gross square footage, if any, of commercial and industrial floor space by type of activity.

(6)

Preliminary architectural "typical" plans indicating use, floor plan, elevations and exterior wall finishes of proposed building, including manufactured homes.

(7)

Preliminary grading and site alteration plan illustrating changes to existing topography and natural site vegetation. The plan should clearly reflect the site treatment and its conformance with the approved concept plan.

(8)

A soil erosion control plan acceptable to watershed districts, state department of natural resources, soil conservation service, or any other agency with review authority clearly illustrating erosion control measures to be used during construction and as permanent measures.

(9)

Protective covenants and homeowners' association bylaws.

(d)

The city may request additional information from the applicant concerning operational factors or retain expert testimony at the expense of the applicant concerning operational factors.

(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 18(5-18-6(3)), 12-15-86; Ord. No. 542, § 4, 6-25-12)