4.404 Application

  1. An application for a “CD” zoning initiated by the City Manager, the Zoning Commission, or the City Council shall be processed by the Planning and Development  Department.  The Planning and Development Department shall develop the Conservation District Guidelines for the proposed district as outlined in this Article.
  2. An agent of a group that satisfies the requirements of Section 4.202 may file an application for “CD” zoning with the Director of Planning and Development on a form furnished by the department.  Each owner representing fifty (50) percent or more of the individual tracts, parcels, or platted lots and (50) percent or more of the land area must sign the application.  A copy of the proposed district guidelines must be provided to each property owner before the owner signs the application.  Acknowledgement of the receipt of the proposed guidelines by each property owner must be indicated on the application.
  3. An application for “CD” zoning must include the following:
    An application fee equal to that required for “HC” historic and cultural landmarks district applications.
    Maps, including streets, alleys, lots and blocks at the scale of at least 1 inch= 200 feet, indicating the area to be covered and 200 feet beyond.
    Graphic and written materials identifying and describing the distinctive neighborhood and building characteristics of the proposed district, including:
    1. A description of the prevalent architectural and cultural attributes of the area;
    2. The common building height, size, roof line and principal elevation;
    3. The common lot size and open space;
    4. The prevalent front and side yard setbacks;
    5. The prevalent fences, entrances, driveways, windows, garage placement and entry;
    6. Other common prevalent characteristics of the proposed district; and
    7. An explanation of how and why such a classification would be in the best interests of the city as a whole.

      A list of all neighborhood associations and/or other organizations representing the interests of the property owners in the proposed district.  This list should include the name, address, and telephone number of a contact person for each organization.
      Proposed guidelines for the District.
  4. Applications deemed incomplete by the Planning and Development Department shall be returned to the agent for the applicants within fourteen (14) calendar days of the initial application submission.  An application shall be considered submitted when it is received by the Planning and Development Department.  The returned application shall include a letter prepared by the department with adequate instructions to inform the applicant of additional information required to complete the submission of the application.  No action will be taken by the City on an incomplete application.