(a)
Purpose. See
§ 9.03.134(a) Purpose for details.
(b) Classification.
All new PD districts or amendments to existing PD districts shall be considered a rezoning request as outlined in
§ 9.03.034: Amendments to the official zoning ordinance and zoning district map. Each PD district approved under the provisions of this section shall be considered an amendment to the zoning ordinance and zoning map and shall be applicable only to the property described in the PD district's legal description.
(c) Base zoning.
PD districts shall have base zoning, of one or more straight zoning district(s) of this article, that correspond with the concept plan, development standards, and other potential exhibits and studies.
(d) Permitted uses.
The uses to be permitted in any PD district shall be consistent with the uses permitted in the base zoning district(s) as specified, unless otherwise enumerated in the PD district's development standards. Any proposed change(s) to the permitted uses within a PD district shall be considered a rezoning request as outlined in
§ 9.03.034: Amendments to the official zoning ordinance and zoning district map and processed as a PD district amendment.
(e) Design.
PD districts shall provide design and standards consistent with the following:
(1) Where development is adjacent to or has floodplains and/or large easements included, they shall be activated with a minimum eight-foot wide trail, a minimum of one trailhead, and off-spots spaced at a minimum of every quarter mile.
(A) The trailhead(s) shall include, at minimum, associated signage, three parking spots, a water fountain, a bench, shade, and a trash receptacle;
(B) The off-spot(s) shall include, at minimum, a bench, a water fountain, shade, and a trash receptacle.
(C) Trails shall be lighted to provide continuous visibility with relevant shielded and downward-facing illumination.
(2) Activated amenities.
PD districts shall include activated open spaces or parks that provide a park or activated open space within a quarter mile of each proposed dwelling unit. Golf courses, parks, and public open space areas near the PD district can assist in meeting the quarter mile walk shed requirement. Low-impact passive uses shall be permitted to meet the quarter mile walk shed requirement and include conservation of open land in its natural state (for example, woodland, fallow field, or meadow), neighborhood squares, common areas, picnic areas, community gardens, walking trails, bikeways, other kinds of pathways, and similar low-impact passive recreational uses. Active recreation uses shall also be permitted (and are encouraged) to meet the requirement and include recreational playing fields, playgrounds, pickleball courts, neighborhood pools, and clubhouse structures. Each activated open space or park shall include, at minimum the following:
(A) One shaded bench, water fountain, trash receptacle, and a path that connects to a public sidewalk;
(B) For developments 10 acres or larger, a minimum of one playground to include play or recreation equipment shall be provided each half mile.
(C) Areas consistent with or similar to the following shall not be utilized to meet the quarter mile walk shed requirement:
(i) Land areas reserved for the exclusive use and benefit of an individual owner or tenant;
(ii) Public or private street right-of-way, parkways, alleys, driveways, parking or loading areas;
(iii) Religious institutions or private school sites; or
(iv) Street medians or islands.
(D) The maximum amount of activated amenity used to meet the quarter mile walk shed requirement for stormwater detention or retention purposes shall not exceed twenty-five [percent] (25%) of the activated amenity area. If the activated amenity area contains a retention pond, the pond shall include at least one (1) aeration device, such as a fountain, waterfall or underwater device.
(E) Activated amenity areas adjacent to street rights-of-way shall be a minimum depth of twenty five (25) feet and shall be landscaped to include the retention or planting of one (1) three inch (3") caliper tree per each fifty (50) feet of street frontage, which may be clustered or distributed within the activated amenity area.
(f) Potential impacts.
(1) The combination of proposed uses and design within each PD district shall not result in:
(A) A combination of use and design that could otherwise be achieved with straight zoning (instead of a PD district);
(B) Overconcentration of any one use type;
(C) Adverse impacts on drainage, natural systems, water capacity or quality, sanitation, sanitary sewer treatment or capacity, traffic, safety, or connectivity;
(D) Adverse impacts on public services, such as building inspections, police, fire, EMS, etc.;
(E) Adverse impacts on neighboring development and residents (if applicable); or
(F) Negative fiscal impacts to the city.
(2) The combination of proposed uses and design within each PD district shall result in:
(A) Design and development that is consistent with the vision of the comprehensive plan and Lavon's desired brand; and
(B) Preserve and enhance Lavon's natural areas, trees, habitats, and/or drainage.
(g) Special ordinance provisions.
Compliance with standards and exhibits within each PD district is required. Special ordinance provisions as outlined in each PD district shall not be construed as conditions precedent to the approval of the associated zoning amendment, but shall be construed as zoning standards required upon and during development and operation/occupancy within the PD district. No special ordinance provisions shall amend or modify any requirements of the subdivision ordinance or its associated design standards.
(h) Minor modifications.
The city manager or their designee may authorize minor modifications that:
(1) Do not alter the compatibility or buffers of the proposed development to adjacent properties or public frontages;
(2) Do not alter the permitted uses;
(3) Do not increase the maximum density or lot coverage;
(4) Do not substantially alter access or circulation;
(5) Do not decrease the amount of required off-street parking; and
(6) Do not reduce the required minimum yards or setbacks.
