2.6 Policy F – Subdivisions in conjunction with Planned Developments

2.6.1 Purpose.   

This policy is to accommodate major or minor subdivisions proposed in conjunction with the establishment of Planned Development.

2.6.2 Eligible applications.   

Policy F shall be used for major or minor subdivision applications that are proposed as a companion to a Planned Development authorized by City Council ordinance in accordance the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.

2.6.3 Review criteria.   

In general, Policy F subdivisions require consideration by the City Planning Commission.  The exception is that the Executive Director is empowered to administratively approve subdivisions under Policy F when all of the following criteria are met:

• The application is a minor subdivision           
• The subdivision is compliant with the ordinance authorizing the related Planned Development. In the event that the Planned Development Ordinance contains any variances or exceptions to zoning requirements, those variances or exceptions shall be reflected as appropriate in the subdivision plan.

 

Under Policy F, the City Planning Commission staff will generally view a subdivision application favorably if all of the following criteria are met:

• The proposal is compliant with all applicable requirements of the Subdivision Regulations and the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
• The proposal is consistent with the Land Use Element of the Master Plan.
• The subdivision is designed, located, and proposed to be operated so that the public health, safety, and welfare is protected.
• Adequate public facilities exist or will be developed to accommodate the proposed subdivision.

 

Under Policy F, the City Planning Commission staff will generally view a subdivision application with disfavor if any of the following apply:

• The proposal is not compliant with all applicable requirements of the related Planned Development ordinance, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, or the Subdivision Regulations.
• The proposal is not consistent with the Land Use Element of the Master Plan.
• The subdivision does not promote the public health, safety, and welfare.
• Other circumstances apply which justify the disapproval of the subdivision.

2.6.4 Authority to grant variances of zoning requirements.   

For subdivisions considered under Policy F, variances of zoning requirements contained in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance may only be granted by the City Council through the establishment or amendment of the related Planned Development ordinance. No subdivision reviewed under Policy F shall be granted final approval unless and until all required variances have been granted.