10-10-5 Requirements Scpud

applications shall generally follow the preliminary plat submittal requirements contained in Title 11-4, with additional requirements as follows: A. In addition to items required for the site analysis (11-4-2:F.3), the applicant shall provide a written statement that describes the impact the development will have on natural features of the area. Include any measures taken to mitigate negative conditions that occur because of the project. B. In addition to items required for the preliminary plat submission (11-4-2), the applicant shall include dimensions and locations of areas to be reserved for vehicular and pedestrian circulation, proposed parking, ingress, and egress. Proposed circulation patterns including private driveways, public streets, and pedestrian and bicycle paths shall also be included. Description and placement of fences, walls and solid waste enclosures shall be shown. C. The final plat submittal shall include fully designed and engineered drawings for the site plan, architectural plans, landscape plan and parking plan, with these plans meeting all the requirements outlined herein and which may be added as a condition of the sketch plan (conceptual) or preliminary plat approval. This is in addition to any plat and construction drawings which are required as part of the subdivision of property described in Title 11, Chapter 4. D. The applicant's engineer shall prepare, as part of the construction documents, an estimate of the cost of construction for all the public improvements. The city engineer shall review the estimate of the cost of construction for the purpose of determining the amount required as security of performance. The security of performance required is to assure the city that all improvements are constructed in conformance with all relevant city ordinances, regulations, and standards, and to assure the city that all expenses incurred for labor and materials used in the construction of the same are paid for by the applicant. The construction documents and security of performance shall comply with requirements of Title 11 Chapter 6. E. The city shall require the applicant to submit for recording covenants, conditions and restrictions which will provide adequate guarantees for the permanent retention and maintenance of open space area, landscaping, natural features, private streets, other privately owned infrastructure, and architectural design standards. The covenants, conditions and restrictions shall include, at a minimum, provisions for: 1. The establishment of a perpetual, irrevocable homeowners' association. 2. A notice to subsequent owners of the need to obtain city approval of changes to the SCPUD, which may require either an amendment to the final development plan or a conditional use permit. 3. A provision granting the city the consent of the homeowners' association and each of its members, after providing notice to each property owner and holding a public hearing, to create a special assessment area comprised of all homes and lots within the SCPUD, to finance the cost of reasonably necessary maintenance, repair, or replacement of commonly owned essential public infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, street lighting, water systems, etc., in the event of dissolution or default by the homeowners' association. 4. A provision defining "default" by the homeowners' association which shall include, at minimum, the failure of the homeowners' association, after receiving six (6) months’ notice of default from the city, to take reasonable steps to remedy its failure to levy, collect and budget assessments sufficient to provide for reasonably necessary maintenance, repair or replacement of commonly owned essential public infrastructure which has become unsafe, unsound or functionally obsolete as determined by the city engineer. F. Modifications and Conditions May be Imposed. The planning commission and city council may impose modifications and conditions including, but not limited to, street capacities of the area, ingress and egress to adjoining streets, internal traffic, signs, lighting, building bulk, architectural style and location, and open space characteristics, as stated in the River Heights Subdivision Ordinance. G. The development must be planned as one coordinated land use rather than as an aggregation of individual and unrelated buildings and uses. H. Architectural Design Standards (for all housing except single-family detached) 1. All new buildings must incorporate a defined architectural style recognized by design professionals as having basis in classical, historical, or academic architectural design styles. The following elements shall be incorporated into the design of each building. a. Exterior Materials. Buildings within a development shall have a mix of complementary exterior materials to avoid all buildings looking the same. Either the city council will appoint a design review committee, or the planning commission and city council will approve all exterior building materials and building elevations. b. Roofs. Pitched roofs are encouraged. c. Garages. Each single-family detached unit, single-family duplex unit and single-family attached unit is required to have a minimum two-car garage which shall be attached to the main structure and shall be of the same or complimentary architectural materials as the primary residence. 2. Porches, Decks and Overhangs. To provide architectural variety to the development, the use of covered porches, decks and overhangs is encouraged. Such porches, decks and overhangs shall be integrated into the design of the structure to avoid the appearance of “add-on” elements. I. Landscape Plan 1. Landscaping requirements shall comply with Title 10, Chapter 15 (Landscaping). Variations may be approved by the Planning Commission. 2. Irrigation Plan. A detailed irrigation plan shall be drawn at the same scale as the planting plan and shall contain the following information: a. Layout of the irrigation system and a legend summarizing the type and size of all components of the system, including the point of connection components, backflow preventer, meter, etc. b. Static water pressure in pounds per square inch (psi) at the point of connection to the public water supply. c. Flow rate in gallons per minute and design operating pressure in psi for each valve and precipitation rate in inches per hour for each valve with sprinklers. d. Installation details for irrigation components. 3. Landscape Grading Plan. In addition to grading plans required by the subdivision ordinance, a landscape grading plan shall be drawn at the same scale as the planting plan and shall contain the following information: a. Property lines and street names, existing and proposed buildings, walls, fences, utilities, paved areas, and other site improvements. b. Existing and finished contour lines and spot elevations as necessary to illustrate proposed landscape forms and related site improvements. c. Grades shall slope away from the structures as required by the International Building Code. J. Landscaping Standards. Landscaping requirements shall comply with Title 10, Chapter 15 (Landscaping). Variation may be approved by the Planning Commission All required landscaping shall be installed prior to the city issuing any certificate(s) of occupancy for structures in the development, unless seasonal conditions make installation unfeasible, in which case the applicant shall provide cash security or its approved alternative for all landscaping, which landscaping shall be installed by the following May 31st. The cash security or approved alternative is in addition to the security of performance for the overall development. K. Miscellaneous Site Development Standards 1. Walkways and Paths. Each development shall include common area pedestrian-friendly walkways and paths. Where possible, such walkways and paths shall connect to a larger trail system. The general location and design of such walkways and paths shall be presented as part of the preliminary site plan. The construction type, size and exact location shall be part of the final development of each phase. All walkways and paths shall be provided with adequate safety lighting. 2. Fixtures and Appurtenances. The type and location of any fixtures or appurtenances (lighting, benches, bike racks, etc.) shall be submitted as part of the final development plan of each phase and shall be approved by the city. 3. Public Infrastructure. All public infrastructure improvements shall be constructed according to the River Heights City design standards and specifications. 4. Lighting. To maintain the residential character and to shield the lighting from shining on to another residence or lot, all lighting within a development governed by these Standards shall be Dark Sky compliant and comply with the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance, Title 9, Chapter 3. 5. Signage. All signage shall comply with the River Heights City sign ordinance. 6. Fences. The SCPUD development shall be enclosed with a six (6) ft. fence. Style and color shall be submitted and approved by the planning commission.