19.85.030 Application and development plan.
(A) Zoning.
(1) An application to establish an RCD zone shall be processed in accordance with the rezoning procedures outlined in Section 19.10.100.
(2) Master Plan. The request for RCD zoning shall be accompanied by an RCD master plan.
(3) The master plan may be conceptual in nature, but should sufficiently document graphically and otherwise the nature and mix of residential, nonresidential and recreational/open space uses. The master plan shall include the following:
(a) Identification and approximate location of residential and nonresidential uses by planning sub-area.
(b) Individual planning sub-areas shall demonstrate the use types and ranges of the maximum residential densities and general intensity of nonresidential uses. Residential densities of each planning area shall not exceed the cumulative total of actual developed dwelling units permitted by the RCD master plan.
(c) Conceptual plans and/or reports identifying design compatibility and preservation techniques intended for landscaping, natural features, screening, lighting, and other site/building design elements in the RCD master plan.
(B) Preliminary Development Plan.
(1) Upon approval of an RCD master plan by city council, a preliminary development plan shall be submitted for residential platting which may be submitted in phases.
(2) All preliminary development plans shall be prepared in substantial conformance with the approved RCD master plan.
(3) Preliminary development plans for residential subdividing shall conform with the requirements and procedures of Sections 19.80.070 and 19.80.080.
(C) Final Development Plan.
(1) Application for final development plan approval may be submitted following city council approval of the preliminary development plan.
(2) Final development plan approval for residential subdivisions shall conform with requirements and procedures of Section 19.80.090.
(3) Final plan approval under the RCD zone shall constitute final plat approval under city subdivision regulations and recorded with Navajo County in the same manner as a final plat.
(4) Final development plans for nonresidential sites shall conform with the plan review requirements and procedures of Chapter 19.15.
(5) Where a subdivision plat contains highly sensitive or significant natural features, “no build” restriction areas shall be placed within designated boundaries on the final plat for their preservation. “No build” restriction areas for highly sensitive natural areas shall be used to ensure preservation of such open space in perpetuity. To further protect sensitive natural areas, “nondisturbable area envelopes” may be used, the locations and sizes of which shall take into account preservation of the view corridors from both common areas and from individual lots to the fullest extent practicable. These “no build” areas may include, but are not limited to, significant features such as major rock outcrops, mature stands of trees, or drainage areas within the site.
(a) If it is found that a significant portion of the site and/or lots are to be labeled with “no build” restrictions, a separate map depicting these areas may be required as separate from the final plat.
(b) The “no build” area(s) shall not require legal descriptions, but shall be recognized by the planning and zoning director as an approved document to be used to review development plans of individual lots or tracts. Minimum areas, stated as square footage, shall be noted for each lot or tract. The building permit applicant shall indicate, on a site or plot plan, the same identifiable “no build” areas outlined on the final plat for that lot or tract. (Ord. No. 407, § 1, 1-7-97; Ord. No. 472, § 1, 4-4-00; Ord. No. 2009-08, §§ 1, 2, 6-2-09. 1976 Code § 15-1-47.1(C))