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SECTION 1: A MEND MEN T “10.01.030 Jurisdictions” of the Rexburg
D evelopment Code is hereby amended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
10.01.030 Jurisdictions
The regulations apply to the subdividing of all land w ithin the city and include the following:
A.Subdivision of land into three (3) or more parcels for the transfer of ownership or
development.
1.Publicly Maintained Street Frontage. These lots or parcels created shall
front a publicly maintained street unless approved by the C ommission and
City C ouncil.
B.Dedication of a Street or A lley. The dedication of any street or alley through or
along any tract of land except where such dedication is initiated at the requirement of a
public body.
C.Condominium Projects as permitted by Idaho statutes. (See subsection 10.09.020.)
D.The re-subdivision of a parcel of land into more than one (1) parcel except as provided
in the exceptions listed below:
1.Lot Line A djustment. A lot-line-adjustment w hich does not reduce the area,
frontage, width, depth, or building setback lines to fall below the minimums
required by the zoning regulations.
2.Large Lots or Agriculture. A subdivision of land into parcels that are larger
than forty (40) acres or are lots in a section of land show n on the official U .S.
G overnment General Land O ffice Township Survey maps including re-
subdivisions and designed exclusively for agricultural purposes, and w hich do
not involve any new street dedication of the creation of private easement
access to lots or parcels w hich could otherw ise be provided access to a
publicly dedicated street. (See definition of agriculture.)
3.Settlement of Estate or C ourt Decree. A n allocation of land in the
settlement of an estate or a court decree for the distribution of property w ith
the stipulation that the land may not be divided into more than four (4) parcels
w ith a minimum size per parcel to be five (5) acres, or create lots that do not
meet the requirements of the zoning regulations.
4.U nw illing Sale. The unw illing sale of land as a result of legal condemnation
as defined and allow ed in the Idaho Code and w hen the dedication of a right-
of-way for public purposes is initiated by a public body.
5.Trade or Sale to Straighten Boundaries. The exchange of land for the
purpose of straightening property boundaries or by adding land to existing
parcels by trade or sale which does not result in change of the present land use
or in any way result in land parcels w hich do not meet existing zoning
regulations.
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SECTION 2: A MEND MEN T “10.03.010 Pre-A pplication” of the Rexburg
D evelopment Code is hereby amended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
10.03.010 Pre-A pplication
Before filing an application for a Plat, the A pplicant will submit a concept draw ing and any
additional data to communicate intentions and plans and meet w ith the Economic D evelopment
Ready Team. The Economic D evelopment Ready Team w ill communicate any pertinent
information to the Applicant. , which the Applicant should be aw are of. (See Subsection
1.02.020.)
SECTION 3: A MEND MEN T “10.03.070 Request For Mylar” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby am ended as follows:
A M E N D M E N T
10.03.070 Request For Mylar
O nce all revisions from staff review s, C ounty Surveyor, Commission and/or Council
amendments have been made to the Plat, the City of Rexburg Staff w ill request the final Mylar
be printed. The final Mylar shall show all revisions.
A.All plats to be offered for recording shall be on transparent tracing(s) that show all
pertinent information that w as approved on the Plat.
B.The approved Plat is to be recorded on clear Mylar silver emulsion with an overall
dimension of eighteen (18”) inches by twenty-seven (27”) inches. (Idaho Code 50-
1304)
C.Required C ertifications.
1.Signature of the follow ing show approval or completion. Please seek
signatures in the order they are listed.
a.Professional land surveyor – Surveyor shall state on plat that plat is
correct, accurate, and monuments described have been located,
installed, and described
b.Examining Land Surveyor (Madison County)
c.Sanitary restriction being lifted (H ealth Department after approval by
D.E.Q.)
d.Treasurers Certification of taxes paid
e.City Planning & Zoning A dministrator
f.Certification of plat approval by the City Engineer
g.Certificate of approval by the City C lerk
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h.Certificate of approval by City Council (Mayor)
i.Treasurers Certification of taxes paid
j.Recordation by County Recorder
D.Development A greement. Before the Plat w ill be signed by the City, the
Development A greement shall be executed and the D evelopment Agreement fees shall
be paid.
SECTION 4: A DOPTION “10.03.120 Plat A mendment (R eserved)” of the
Rexburg Development Code is hereby added as follow s:
A D O P T I O N
10.03.120 Plat A mendment (R eserved)(Added)
SECTION 5: A MEND MEN T “10.6 Short Plat” of the Rexburg
D evelopment Code is hereby amended as follow s:
A M E N D M E N T
10.6 Short Plat
The process for a Short Plat will be the same as for a Plat as listed in Section 10.5 with the
exception of application, C ommission action, and Council action. C ity of R exburg Staff will
take the place of both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City C ouncil.
A.Conditions. A Short Plat may be requested w hen all of the follow ing conditions are
met:
1.The proposed subdivision does not exceeddivides a single lot into three (3)
buildable lots and does not exceed five (5) buildable lots.
2.N o right-of-way dedication is necessary as required by City Codes and
O rdinances unless otherw ise approved by the City Engineer.
3.Public improvements, street widening or infrastructure improvements have
been approved by the City Engineer
4.N o impacts on the health, safety or general w elfare of the City of Rexburg
5.The subdivision is in the best interest of the City of Rexburg
B.Administratively R eview ed by Staff. The Zoning Administrator shall review said
plans and data as submitted and w ithin ten (10) w orking days shall advise the sub-
divider in writing as to conformance or nonconformance of this ordinance, the city’s
zoning ordinances. Such review may include comments on policies and guidelines
follow ed by the Zoning A dministrator in the implementation of the Development
Code.
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SECTION 6: A MEND MEN T “10.09.010 Planned Unit Developments” of
the R exburg Development Code is hereby am ended as follows:
A M E N D M E N T
10.09.010 Planned Unit Developments
Purpose And Objectives
The purpose of this section is to allow Planned Unit Developments in several residential zones
to allow a more flexible approach to land developments than that which is normally
accomplished through the subdivision and zoning ordinances of the city. The planned unit
development approach is intended to provide more desirable environments by encouraging
creative site planning and building designs w ith several compatible land uses, to make possible
greater diversification betw een buildings and open spaces, to conserve land and natural
resources, and minimize development cost. A Planned U nit D evelopment follow s the
Subdivision process and requirements, w ith the exception of additional application submittals
and data requirements and the requirement of a public hearing. A Planned Unit Development,
bonus points for greater density may be achieved by identifying building materials, building
design and/or site agreements.
A pplicability
A.Planned Unit Developments (PU D)s are only allow ed in Low -D ensity and Medium-
Density Residential Zones.
B.Apply Zoning for Permitted U ses. The planned unit development approach is not
intended to allow uses on land w ithin a Planned U nit D evelopment other than uses
permitted within the zone that is applicable to the land, unless otherwise stated in this
ordinance, other than zero lot line clustering.
1.Exception: U p to ten (10%) percent of gross land area may be directed to
other commercial, industrial, public and quasi-public uses that are not allow ed
w ithin the land use district; and a minimum of fifty (50%) percent of the
residential development occurs prior to the development of the related
commercial or industrial uses, provided that there is a favorable finding by the
Commission the uses are:
a.Appropriate with residential uses;
b.Intended to serve principally the residents of the PU D;
c.An integral part of the PUD ;
d.Direct Access Roads. Located and so designed as to provide direct
access to a collector or an arterial street w ithout creating congestion or
traffic hazards;
C.Variations to U nderlying Z one. Upon combining the PU D zone w ith an appropriate
existing zone, variations from the development standards of said underlying zone may
be permitted, provided the variations are specifically adopted as part of the approved
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project plan or approved supporting documents and do not contradict this subsection,
including zero lot line clustering.
Standards
A.Single Ow nership and C ontrol. Unless agreed upon by the Planning & Zoning
Commission, the area proposed for a Planned U nit D evelopment shall be in one (1)
ownership or control during development to provide for full supervision and control of
said development, and to insure conformance w ith these provisions and all conditions
imposed upon the development plans.
B.Scope of Plan. A plan for the development of a Planned Unit Development shall
cover the entire area proposed for development. If the project is to be done in phases,
no remnant parcels shall be created.
1.Open Space. A reas not proposed for development shall be designated as
“open space” and shall conform to minimum landscaping requirements of this
chapter.
a.Clustering. Property developed under the PUD approach should be
designed to abut common open space or similar areas.
2.N atural Features. Developments shall be designed to preserve and
incorporate the natural features of the land into the development. N atural
features include drainage sw ales, wetlands, rock outcroppings, streams, and
concentrated native stands of large shrubs or trees.
C.Infrastructure R equirements.
1.U tilities. All utilities shall be placed underground, including telephone,
electrical, and television cables.
a.Dw elling units under separate ownership shall have separate utility
metering, unless otherw ise approved by the Building Department.
(1)Exception: A partments & Condoominiums
2.Streets and R ight-of-w ay. D evelopment proposal shall adhere to currently
adopted street and right-of-way cross section standards.
3.Trash Storage.(See subsection 3.02.120.)
a.Materials. Refuse bins shall be stored in screened enclosures, w hich
are architecturally compatible in style and materials w ith the character
of the development.
b.Location. Bins shall be located so they are not visible from outside
circulation routes, and so they do not restrict vehicular movement or
parking.
4.Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be designed such that the light source w ill be
sufficiently obscured to prevent excessive glare into any residential area.
D.Common Open Space. A minimum of ten (10%) percent of the gross land area
developed in any residential PU D project shall be reserved for common open space
and recreational facilities for the residents or users of the area being developed.
1.Ownership. The required amount of common open space land reserved under
a PUD shall either be held in corporate ow nership by the owners of the
project area for the use of each ow ner, who buys property w ithin the
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development, or be dedicated to the public and retained as common open
space for parks, recreation, and related uses.
2.Maintenance. The responsibility of the maintenance of all open space shall be
specified by the developer before approval of the Planned U nit D evelopment
and shall be identified in the Covenants, Conditions and Regulations for the
Planned U nit D evelopment.
3.Further Defined.
a.Trails. Public utility and similar easements or right-of-w ay for
watercourses and other similar channels are not acceptable for
common open space dedication unless such land or right-of-w ay is
usable as a trail or other similar purpose and approved by the
Commission.
b.Hardscape. Such common open spaces may include w alkways,
patios, recreational activity areas, picnic pavilions, gazebos, and w ater
features so long as such surfaces do not exceed thirty-five (35%)
percent of the required open green space.
c.Common A ctivity A reas. A t a minimum, open green space shall
include either a playground with play equipment or pathw ays with
benches and tables through a natural or planted landscaped area.
(1)Single-family. Subdivided, one-family lots shall provide
developed common activity area at a ratio of 1,000 square
feet per lot.
A dditional Subdivision A pplication Submittals
A.Application. Application for a Planned U nit D evelopment shall be submitted to the
city’s Planning & Zoning department w ith the follow ing submittal documents in
addition to those required for a Subdivision:
1.N arrative D escription. A narrative description of the Planned U nit
D evelopment and the manner in w hich it meets the purpose set out in
subsection 10.09.010 Purpose and Objectives shall be submitted at time of
application.
a.Ow nership. The Narrative Description shall include a statement
describing the present and proposed ownership.
2.Phase Plan. The Planned U nit D evelopment may be submitted in
development phases; provided, that:
a.Each phase can exist as a separate entity capable of independently
meeting all requirements and standards of this section and of the
underlying zones in which the PU D is located; or
b.Prior to the development of any phase that will not exist as a separate
entity capable of independently meeting the requirements and
standards, restrictions enforceable by the city and in a form approved
by the city have been filed in the county recorder ’s office, such as
conditions, covenants, and restrictions.
c.The restrictions shall be applicable to other areas of the Planned U nit
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Development not yet proposed for development, and shall be
sufficient to assure that:
(1)The area within the phase proposed for development, when
combined with the area not yet proposed for development, as
subject to the deed restrictions, can exist as a combined entity
capable of independently meeting the requirements and
standards,
(2)The phase has met any applicable re-evaluation requirement
imposed during the Planned Unit Development approval
process, and the separate development of phases will not be
detrimental to the total development nor to the adjacent
properties in the event the remainder of the development is
not completed.
(3)The phase w ill meet the criteria of the Phasing Statement for
the total Planned U nit D evelopment.
3.Phasing Statement. The applicant shall provide a statement describing
w hether the applicant proposes to submit the Planned Unit Development for
review as a single Plat or in phases. The statement shall include the follow ing:
a.Date or dates by w hich the A pplicant proposes to submit the Planned
Unit Development phases for review.
b.Date or dates by w hich the A pplicant anticipates that the development
and related improvements or each phase thereof will be substantially
completed.
B.Additional Landscape Plan D ata. At least twenty (20%) percent of the gross area
shall be dedicated to landscaping. For purposes of computing area dedicated to
landscaping, dedicated open space and protected resource areas may be treated as area
dedicated to landscaping, but parking areas may not.
1.Landscaping Per U nit. The intent is to have a variety of plant materials to
give color and texture; to direct traffic; to frame view s; and to screen
undesirable view s.
a.Trees and Shrubs Minimum. A minimum of three (3), one and one-
half (1 1/2”) inch caliper deciduous trees or four (4’) feet tall
evergreen trees, and four (4) shrubs shall be planted for each lot in a
PU D subdivision, as well as building foundation planting of
appropriate shrubs, flow ers, or ground covers.
(1)Multi-family. Multiple family PU D 's shall provide a
minimum of one (1) deciduous or evergreen tree per tw o (2)
units, and tw o (2) shrubs per unit.
b.Placement.
(1)D eciduous Trees. The placement and types of deciduous
trees shall take into consideration use of the trees for summer
cooling and w inter solar access.
(2)Evergreen Trees. Evergreen trees should be used as
w indbreaks, screening, and accent plantings.
2.Theme. Landscaping in the park strip in the street right-of-way shall have a
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unified design theme in PU D subdivisions.
C.Infrastructure Estimated C ost. Infrastructure Plan D ata shall include the estimated
cost of street, sew er, drainage and drainage pre-treatment, storm w ater detention,
water, and other public infrastructure improvements within the Planned U nit
Development.
D.Additional Plat D ata.
1.Label. A ppropriate identification clearly stating that the draw ing is a Planned
U nit D evelopment;
2.D escription of the Units.
a.Types of proposed housing within PU D
b.Approximate location or locations proposed for each type of housing
c.Housing density proposed at each location
d.An approximate tabulation of all dwelling units by type
e.Determine Developable Land and B ase D ensity (See subsection Lot
Density.)
3.D escription of the Common A reas
4.D ensity B onus C hart showing Proposed Points
D evelopment Phases
If an approved Planned U nit D evelopment provided for the phasing of land w ithin the Planned
U nit D evelopment, then within such period or periods of time as required by the Phasing
Statement, an A pplicant shall file a Subdivision Plat for phases of the development according
to the Phasing Statement.
Extensions A nd C hanges
A.Submittal. Extensions and major modifications of an approved Planned U nit
Development shall be subject to all of the procedures set out in the subsections of this
chapter, except that the application materials required to be submitted shall be only
such materials supplementing the original application as are needed to demonstrate that
an extension or modification will meet the criterion established by this subsection. (See
10.03.080 for extensions and expiration.)
B.Changes. The Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend, and the Council
may, on receipt of an application applying to the as yet unbuilt portions of the
development, approve a modification to an approved Planned Unit Development
provided that the modifications will be consistent with the then-existing, city, zoning-
ordinance requirements and conditions.
1.Major C hanges. Except as provided in this Section, proposals to make major
changes in the Planned U nit D evelopment after it has been approved shall be
considered the same as a new PU D application and shall be permitted only in
accordance with all of the procedures set out in this section.
2.Minor C hanges. Proposals to make minor changes in the Planned U nit
D evelopment after it has been approved may be approved by the Planning and
Zoning Administrator or designee.
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a.Minor Definition. Minor changes consist only of changes that will
not have public visibility and that do not increase densities, do not
change boundaries, do not change any uses, and do not change the
location or amount of land devoted to specific land uses.
Minimum A rea
A.A PUD for the following principal uses shall contain an area not less than:
1.O ne (1) acre for residential development.
2.O ne (1) acre for residential use w ith subordinate commercial or industrial uses.
3.Ten (10) acres for commercial use.
4.Ten (10) acres for industrial use.
Lot Density
A.Determine D evelopable L and. Density in a PUD shall be determined by using the
“developable land” of the entire proposed development.
1.D evelopable land is land under 30% slope and land capable of being
improved w ith landscaping, recreational facilities, buildings, or parking.
2.Subtract L and. Land devoted to R exburg dedicated street usage in PU D
subdivisions shall not be considered developable acreage and must be
subtracted out of the total acreage used to determine density, as w ell as areas
designated for the use of churches, schools, and public buildings.
B.Determine B ase Density. The maximum number of residential units allow ed per
developable acre in a PU D, w hich meets only the minimum development requirements
of this C hapter, shall be calculated using the Lot A rea Per Dw elling Requirement of
the underlying zone:
1.Zone Lot Area per D w elling
LD R1 1 Unit per 12,000 10,890 square feet
LD R2 1 Unit per 5,000 7,260 square feet
LD R3 1 Unit per 4,000 4,356 square feet
MDR 1 1 Unit per 2,723 square feet
MDR 2 1 Unit per 2,178 square feet
C.Density Bonus Points. Increased densities may be considered based on design
upgrades.
D ensity B onuses
D ensity in excess of the base density for the underlying zone may be considered for projects
w hich comply w ith the bonus density design requirements.
A.The amount of density bonuses shall be determined by the type of B onus Density
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Design Requirements incorporated in the development proposal.
B.In no case shall the density bonus exceed the maximum density (per net developable
acre ND A) allow ed for the zone in which the development occurs according to the
follow ing chart:
Zone Base D ensity Maximum Density
LDR 1 3.63 4 U nits/N DA 4.84 5 U nits/ND A
LDR 2 8.71 6 U nits/N DA 10.89 8 U nits/ND A
LDR 3 10.89 10 U nits/N DA 13.20 13 U nits/ND A
MD R1 16 U nits/N DA 22 U nits/ND A
MD R2 20 U nits/N DA 26 U nits/ND A
C.Density Bonus Calculation. For applicants requesting a density greater than the base
density, the Planning and Zoning Commission and C ity Council shall determine
whether the applicant has complied w ith the necessary design components as provided
in this Section and shall assign density points as applicable.
1.The additional units per acre allow ed above the base density for the PU D shall
be determined by multiplying the total number of density bonus points by the
density coefficient of the underlying zone. This figure is the additional number
of units per acre allow ed above the base density. This number w hen added to
the base density w ill determine the total density per acre for the project;
provided the number shall not exceed the maximum density allowed in the
zone.
a.(Example: The project is in an LD R1 zone and the design is aw arded
75 bonus points. 75 x 0.0121 = 0.910.75 additional units per acre.
0.910.75 + 3.634(base density) = 4.544.75 maximum units per acre
for the development.)
b.The density coefficient for each underlying zone and the total amount
of points needed for the maximum density are listed below :
Zone D ensity C oefficient Maximum D ensity Points
LDR 1 0.0121 100
LDR 2 0.0218 100
LDR 3 0.02310.03 100
MD R1 0.06 100
MD R2 0.06 100
D.Density Bonus Design Requirements. If greater density is requested above the base
density, a PUD development shall comply w ith one or more of the follow ing bonus
density design requirements depending upon the desired density increase.
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1.A pproval. The Planning and Zoning C ommission shall review and determine
if the proposed design complies with the intent of the design requirement
before the points are granted. The density bonus points for each individual
design component are in parentheses at the end of each requirement.
2.R equired Categories. In order to receive a density bonus, the development
shall have received bonus density points from at least one (1) design
component in each of the follow ing categories: energy efficiency, building
design, design theme, parking areas, landscaping, and open green space.
a.A design component cannot be used to obtain points in more than one
category.
E.Density Bonus Design Categories.
1.Energy E fficiency
a.Insulation. A ll dw ellings and main buildings shall have w all and
ceiling insulation that exceeds the requirements of the International
Energy C onservation C ode (IECC). Exceeding the requirements for
doors and w indow energy efficiency can also be taken in
consideration for density bonus. (U p to 10 points)
b.Solar Design. All dwellings are designed w ith an active or passive
solar feature. The solar feature shall be a solar w ater heater, trombe
wall, earth insulation of a majority of the w alls, the building designed
so that the main exposure faces south and has w indow s to allow solar
access, or other features as approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission. (Single feature per unit throughout the entire project, up
to 20 points. C ombination features per unit throughout the entire
project, up to 30 points)
c.LE ED . D evelopment achieves a Leadership in Energy and
Environmental D esign (LEED ) certification for Neighborhood
Development through the U .S. Green Building Council (USG BC ).
(U p to 40 points)
2.Building D esign.
a.Materials. All facades of each dw elling structure, exclusive of
windows or doors, are clad in long-lasting, high-quality materials as
appropriate for the approved architectural style.
(1)Examples of such materials are stone, brick, stucco,
horizontal wood siding, w ood board and batten siding, wood
shingles, etc. Facsimiles such as cementious hardboard (for
horizontal siding) and faux stone (for real stone) will be
considered on a case by case basis. (U p to 20 points)
b.Roof Materials. Roof materials should also be appropriate to the
style. A ll roofs of main buildings are clad with wood shingles, tile,
high profile asphalt shingles or slate shingles. Other high quality
products may be considered on a case by case basis. (U p to 15 points)
c.Design T heme.
(1)Installed L andscaping. Landscaping is designed and
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installed along all streets of the development according to a
theme which provides units and interest. (U p to 20 points)
(2)Theme Lighting. Theme lighting is used throughout the
development for street lighting, lighting of w alkways, parking
areas, entrances, and building exteriors. (U p to 15 points)
(3)Fencing. Perimeter fencing is used throughout the project that
matches the building design, i.e., masonry columns or piers
using the same brick or stone as the buildings. (Up to 10
points)
(4)Special Features. Special features such as fountains, streams,
ponds, sculptures, buildings or other elements which establish
a strong theme for the development and are utilized in highly
visible locations in the development. (U p to 20 points)
(5)Shared Theme. Wide range of housing (e.g. apartments,
condos, medium density, low density, and mixed use) share
an architectural and landscaped theme. (Up to 20 points)
d.Parking A rea
(1)Screening. Parking lots of tw enty (20) or more stalls are
screened from view by means of berming or landscaping
around the perimeter of the parking lot. (U p to 20 points)
(2)Landscaped Islands. Parking lots of twenty (20) or more
stalls or a continuous row of parking over ninety (90’) feet in
length has a landscaped island(s) which provides landscaping
at a ratio of (1:13) 1 square foot of landscaping per 13 square
feet of hard surface. (U p to 15 points)
(3)Shade Trees. Areas with five (5) or more uncovered parking
stalls are designed to include minimum two (2”) inch caliper
trees located in such a manner as to shade fifty (50%) percent
of the parking area upon maturation of the trees. (U p to 15
points)
(4)Permeable Surfaces. Surfaces for parking and maneuvering
other than the public right-of-w ay using materials such as
grasscrete, or similar are utilized in appropriate locations.
Material and installation details must be reviewed and
approved by the City Engineer. (U p to 15 points)
(5)Parking Area Location. Locate all off-street parking at the
side or rear of buildings, leaving building frontages and
streetscapes free of parking facilities. (U p to 10 points)
(6)Bicycle Parking. For any non-residential buildings or multi-
family residential buildings that are part of the proposal,
provide bicycle parking spaces, equivalent to ten (10%)
percent of the total automobile parking on site.
(A)Bicycle parking must be w ithin fifty (50’) feet of the
entrance to the building that it services. (Up to 10
points)
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(B)Sheltered bicycle parking. (U p to 20 points)
e.Recreational A menities
(1)A ctive R ecreation. The PU D includes a recreational amenity
primarily for the use of the residents of the development.
A menities may include swimming pools, sports courts, spas,
barbecue and picnic facilities, or other features as approved
by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(A)The Planning and Zoning Commission may
determine the points based on the cost of the amenity,
its benefit to the residents of the development, its size,
and the number of amenities in the development.
(Betw een 5 to 35 points)
(B)Common B uilding or Facilities. Development of a
common building w hich shall be used for meetings,
indoor recreation, day care, or other common uses as
approved by the Planning and Zoning C ommission.
RV parking facilities may also be considered w ith this
design feature. (U p to 20 points)
(C)Park Dedication. Dedication of land for public park,
public access along a stream, or public access along a
planned trail.
(a)The City must be w illing to accept the
proposed dedication before points are
aw arded. (Public access up to 15 points.
Public Park up to 40 points)
(D)Construction of Trail or Park. Construction
according to C ity standards of trail or park which has
been dedicated to the City according to subsection
E.2C above. (Trail 15 points, public park 40 points)
(E)Riparian A reas. Riparian areas along rivers and
streams are preserved w ith natural and native
landscaping to encourage continued use of these
areas as w ildlife corridors. (Up to 15 points)
f.Landscaping
(1)Extra Trees. D esign and planting more than the minimum
number of trees, shrubs, and perennials per dwelling unit in
the development. (U p to 20 points)
(2)Soften Fence Appearance. A reas w hich are to be screened
use a solid non-see-through vinyl or masonry fence and
landscaping w hich acts to soften the appearance of the fence.
Landscaping may be vines, shrubs, or trees. (Up to 15 points)
g.Open Green Space
(1)D esigned Plan. O pen green space is designed (not leftover
space between buildings) and flow s uninterrupted through the
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entire development linking dwellings and recreation
amenities. (U p to 25 points)
(2)Multiple U se. Storm w ater detention facilities are designed
and used for multiple purposes w hich blend w ith the overall
theme of the open space design (i.e., shape of the area is free
flow ing, and the grading and landscaping are carried out in
such a manner that the use as a detention pond is not
discernible.) (U p to 20 points)
(3)N ative Plants. Native plants are used for common open
space elements. (Up to 15 points)
(4)D rought Tolerant Plants. D rought tolerant plants are used
for common open space elements. (U p to 10 points)
h.Public Streets. A ll streets within the development (except the streets
required by the C ity to be dedicated) are open to public use, but
privately maintained. (U p to 25 points)
i.Housing. Mixed housing types, (e.g. apartments, condos, medium
density, low density, and mixed use) are incorporated in the
development w ith the intent to allow aging in place and appropriate
mixes of socioeconomic groups. (U p to 40 points)