Part Vi Procedures And Permits | 16.610 Planned Development Districts
16.610 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS 16.610.01 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY This Chapter establishes procedures for establishing a Planned Development (PD) Zoning District, which allows for one or more properties to be developed under a Planned Development Plan.
16.610.02 PROCEDURES A. Initiation. An amendment to reclassify property to a PD zoning district shall be initiated by a property owner or authorized agent. If the property is not under a single ownership, all owners must sign the application, and a map showing the extent of ownership shall be submitted with the application. B. Application Requirements. An application for a Planned Development approval shall be made on the prescribed form and shall be filed with the Planning Division with applicable fees. Application shall include a PD Plan that complies with the requirements of this Chapter. 1. Rezoning. An application for rezoning to a PD zoning district shall include a Planned Development Plan and shall be processed as an application for amendment to the Zoning Map, according to the procedures of Chapter 16.611, Zoning Text and Map Amendments. 2. Planned Development Plan. The Planned Development Plan shall be accepted and processed concurrently, in the same manner as a Use Permit application, or other applications if applicable, pursuant to Chapter 16.602, Common Procedures, and Chapter 16.606, Minor and Major Use Permits. Additional information necessary to determine that the intent of the Zoning Code and the General Plan will be fulfilled shall be submitted as stipulated in application requirements issued by the Director. 3. Tentative Subdivision Map. When a Planned Development requires the submission of a tentative subdivision map, this map and all supporting documents shall be prepared and submitted concurrently with the application of the Planned Development.
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C. Preliminary Review. Prior to submitting an application for approval of a Planned Development Plan and rezoning, the applicant may schedule a Preliminary Review conference with the Director pursuant to Chapter 16.602, Common Procedures, Section 16.602.03 Preliminary Review to discuss the general acceptability of the proposal, possible issues that may be encountered, and the need for any interagency coordination. Such preliminary consultations shall be relative to a conceptual development plan submitted by the applicant. At the Director’s option, a conceptual plan may be referred to the Planning Commission for preliminary comments. Such comments shall be considered advisory in nature and shall not constitute a recommendation of approval. D. Review Authority. A PD rezoning and Planned Development Plan shall be recommended by the Planning Commission following a public hearing, and adopted by ordinance by the City Council.
16.610.03 REQUIRED FINDINGS A Planned Development rezoning and Planned Development Plan shall only be approved if the City Council, based on a recommendation from the Planning Commission, makes the following findings: A. The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan, including the density and intensity limitations that apply; B. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the land use being proposed; C. Adequate transportation facilities and public services exist or will be provided in accord with the conditions of development plan approval, to serve the proposed development; and the approval of the proposed development will not result in a reduction of traffic levels of service or public services so as to be a detriment to public health, safety, or welfare; D. The proposed development will not have a substantial adverse effect on surrounding land uses and will be compatible with the existing and planned land use character of the surrounding area; E. The development generally complies with applicable adopted design guidelines; and
TITLE 16: ZONING CODE | VALLEJO, CA 303
