§ 1207. Master development plan approval.

(a)

The application for approval of a PUD master development plan is treated as an application for an amendment to this article (rezoning), and thus shall follow the procedures contained in sections 414 and 2302 of this article. The applicant shall submit with other materials in an application for zoning map amendment the following exhibits:

(1)

A statement of objectives that describes the following:

a.

The general purpose and character of the proposed development including types and uses.

b.

Tables or calculations illustrating conformance with PUD performance development standards.

c.

A table of projected building sizes by land use.

d.

A proposed phasing schedule for each area or development pod.

e.

A description of water, wastewater, and stormwater facilities to be provided.

f.

Any special studies recommended or required by the county staff development review committee.

(2)

A master plan sketch map drawn to approximate scale showing proposed street networks, land uses, open spaces, buffers, lot sizes and building footprints, parking areas (nonresidential only) and phasing areas or development pods.

(b)

The proposed PUD may depart from strict conformance with the requirements of zoning and subdivision requirements to the extent specified in the master development plan and documents authorizing the PUD so long as tangible benefits are provided to the neighborhood or community in which it is located. These benefits shall be in the form of provisions of exceptional amenities, design excellence, etc. The waiver of any requirement shall be the direct cause of accrual of positive benefits to the residents of the development as well as to the general community (e.g., waiver of yard requirements might result in more usable open space). Departure from any requirement specified in this article or other county ordinances and regulations is a privilege, and shall be granted only upon recommendation of the planning and zoning commission and approval by the board of commissioners, as applicable in this article.

(Amd. of 11-6-07(3))