§ 8.2-5. Applications and documents required.

Each application for a planned development district shall be submitted in the same manner as other zoning map amendments. The documents required by subsections (a) through (g) below shall be prepared by licensed professionals and shall be submitted with the application. The city manager may request additional plans, maps, studies and reports which are deemed reasonably necessary to analyze the application:

(a)

A regional context map at a scale of not less than one inch equals 1,000 feet showing topography at a minimum of one foot intervals, surrounding properties, improvements to those properties, surrounding public streets, private roads, and other thoroughfares;

(b)

Community impact statement. The community impact statement shall describe the probable effects of the proposed development upon the community. At a minimum, it shall address the following topics:

(1)

Adequacy of existing public facilities and services to serve the development. Analysis shall be made of sewer, water, schools, fire stations and other major locally financed facilities;

(2)

Additional on-site and off-site public facilities or services which would be required as a result of the development;

(3)

A traffic impact study shall be prepared by an individual or firm qualified to conduct traffic engineering studies in a manner and form acceptable to the zoning administrator. Such study shall address projected traffic generation, internal and external traffic, turning movements and distribution at each access point, capacity of surrounding roads, and road and access improvements;

(4)

Fiscal impact of the proposed project such as estimated revenues to be generated versus the cost of public improvements/services necessary to support the development. Such study shall be prepared by an individual or firm qualified to conduct a fiscal impact analysis in a manner and form acceptable to the zoning administrator;

(5)

Impact of construction and permanent changes in land use upon surrounding property, such as aesthetics, vegetation, stormwater drainage, noise and air or water pollution; and

(6)

Employment opportunities to be generated by the development.

(c)

An accurate boundary survey of the tract or plan limit showing the location and type of boundary evidence;

(d)

A map showing:

(1)

The following existing physical conditions: identification of specimen trees, tidal and non-tidal wetlands, resource protection areas, streams, wooded areas, floodplain and historic structures and sites included in the records of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources;

(2)

Existing topography accurately shown with a one-foot contour interval at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet;

(3)

Existing roads, easements, and utilities;

(4)

The existing owners and zoning district;

(5)

The present use of adjoining tracts and the location of structures on adjoining parcels, if any; and

(6)

The existing location and the size of ingress and egress to the site.

(e)

An application plan based on a minimum of two data references for elevations to be used on plans and profiles showing:

(1)

The areas to be designated as preservation areas, if appropriate, and areas to be designated as conservation areas, such as streams, wooded areas, specimen trees, endangered species, tidal and non-tidal wetlands, and other significant environmental features;

(2)

The proposed grading/topography with one foot contour intervals;

(3)

The general location of proposed streets, alleys, sidewalks, and pedestrian paths;

(4)

Typical street cross-sections to show proportions, scale and streetscape;

(5)

Connections to existing and proposed streets, as well as proposed thoroughfares shown on the comprehensive plan;

(6)

Trip generation figures;

(7)

The general lay-out for the water and sewer systems, conceptual stormwater management, and a conceptual mitigation plan;

(8)

The location of central features or major elements within the development essential to the design of the development, such as major employment areas, parking areas and structures, civic areas, parks, open space, green spaces, amenities and recreation areas;

(9)

A summary of land uses including dwelling types and densities, and the gross floor areas for commercial uses;

(10)

The general lot layout;

(11)

Standards for development including proposed yards, building heights, open space characteristics, and any landscape or architectural characteristics related to scale, proportions, and massing within and at the edge of the district; and

(12)

A landscape plan.

(f)

Architectural sketches of typical proposed residential and non-residential structures, typical recreation areas, typical landscaping and screening areas, and typical development clusters. In addition, architectural specifications, guidelines, review procedures, statement of architectural variety and enforcement mechanisms for architectural review of all buildings and structures shall be provided; and

(g)

Covenants and restrictions, including maintenance agreements, for the proposed development.

(Ord. No. 1349, § 1, 11-23-2009; Ord. No. 1474, § 1, 10-28-2013)

(Ord. No. 1349, § 1, 11-23-2009; Ord. No. 1474, § 1, 10-28-2013)