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135-3. lArGe-ScAle DeVelOPMeNt
Generally
135-3.1 Generally
3.1.1 iNteNt
These regulations are intended to regulate large
parcels or a combination of parcels in a single
development on an incremental basis to result in an
overall system of walkable streets and blocks, smaller- new street, block, and zoning district configurations
scaled open spaces, and a mix of uses and building
forms within the larger context of an area.
Specifically, these regulations are intended to:
A. Create cohesion between disparate developments
that share property lines or street frontage.
B. Introduce new streets through large development
sites to create a system of smaller development
parcels.
c. Require connectivity between development sites
to blur the lines between one development and
another and result in a cohesive area.
D. Require open spaces based on development
size and type that, when combined with other
developments, will result in a system of smaller
spaces distributed throughout the larger area.
e. Create nodes of commercial activity within a
development or established from combinations of
mixed-use developments on separate parcels.
3.1.2 APPlicABilitY
A. The following development sites are required to
meet these regulations.
1. 5 Acre Developments. All developments on a
single parcel or a combination of parcels that
is a total of 5 acres or more, except those
designated as an N1, N3, N5, I, or P district.
2. Designated Areas. All developments that fall
within one of the Large Scale Development sites
designated on the zoning map.
3. The community development director is
authorized to require submittal of a Large-Scale
Development for developments that do not
meet the criteria of A.1 or A.2, when the director
determines that a Large-Scale Development plan
is necessary to meet the intent of 135-3.1.1.
B. For the purposes of Large-Scale Developments, the
following shall be included:
1. All adjacent and abutting land under similar
ownership;
2. All adjacent and abutting parcels that are
anticipated to be developed within 10 years of
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submittal; and
3. All parcels considered to be part of the same
development or phases of a development.
3.1.3 illUStrAtiONS
Figure 3.5-A and Figure 3.5-B illustrate examples of
fulfilling the requirements for a Mixed-Use Large-Scale
Development. Illustrations are provided to convey
the intent of these regulations and are not required
outcomes for the parcels shown.
3.1.4 relieF
A. exemption. An exemption from the Large-Scale
Development requirements may be applied for as a
Type 2 exception if all of the following applies:
1. The proposed development does not include
new streets;
2. The proposed development does not require
rezoning;
3. The proposed development is consistent with
the current comprehensive plan; and
4. Either the proposed development does not abut
any other future development or redevelopment
sites or the parcel shape limits the ability of
introducing a new street.
B. exceptions. Exceptions to specific requirements are
listed within each section.
3.1.5 APPrOVAl PrOceSS
The following outlines the process required, in order of
occurrence.
A. Pre-Application conference. A pre-application
conference with a conceptual site plan is required
for each large-scale development. The conceptual
site plan shall illustrate the following:
1. Site survey of all existing utilities, streets,
significant trees, and buildings.
2. Conceptual location of proposed streets, blocks,
primary street designations, proposed open
spaces.
3. Proposed zoning district locations based upon
the conceptual street and block locations.
4. Approximate locations of proposed buildings,
parking, service locations, and drive entrances
as well as the orientation of the buildings (front
door locations).
B. Subdivision Platting. Based upon the pre-
application conference, the requirements of the
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