Chapter 25.152
MASTER PLANS
Sections:
25.152.025 Master plan components.
25.152.040 Duration of approval.
25.152.050 Amendments to master plans.
25.152.010 Purpose.
Master plan review is intended to ensure that a specific land area is planned out in advance in terms of transportation networks, parks and open space, land uses, utilities, and community character. The master plan review is more detailed in nature than site plan review but establishes the urban framework for a specific subarea within the larger neighborhood context. The master plan is also intended to establish initial approval for the future land usage on a district scale as opposed to site-by-site applications. (Ord. 18-1032 § 2 (Exh. 5))
25.152.020 Procedure.
(1) A master plan shall be reviewed and processed as a Type III procedure as set forth in DMC 25.175.010.
(2) The hearing examiner may impose conditions to ensure neighborhood compatibility, to mitigate impacts relating to traffic and the environment, and to ensure sound urban design practices based on the city of DuPont comprehensive plan.
(3) A master plan may be required for a specific overlay district and/or as part of a conditional approval. (Ord. 18-1032 § 2 (Exh. 5))
25.152.025 Master plan components.
The master plan shall include the following components in addition to other supplemental information required by this code:
(1) Project Narrative. The master plan shall include a project narrative that describes (a) the project intent, (b) general character, (c) future land uses, (d) urban design, and (e) compatibility standards.
(2) Concept Plan. The master plan shall include a concept map depicting (a) the transportation network including streets and trails, (b) land uses, (c) parks and open-space networks, (d) natural resources and environmental protection areas, and (e) landmarks. The master plan concept plan shall also include a site statistic table that includes (a) land areas, (b) density/intensity calculations, (c) proposed land uses, and (d) parking calculations.
(3) Street Design. The master plan shall include typical street cross sections for all internal roadways. Street trees and paving material shall be identified.
(4) Utility Plan. The master plan shall include a general utility plan for potable water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater plan for the entire project boundary.
(5) Architecture and Materials Board. The master plan shall include information relating to the intended architecture and building materials that will be used for future development within the plan boundaries. The materials list should include (a) roofing material (b) exterior treatment, (c) window/fenestration design, and (d) colors. (Ord. 18-1032 § 2 (Exh. 5))
25.152.030 Review criteria.
In order to obtain master plan approval, all of the development regulations and criteria specified in the district applicable to the property must be satisfied. Additionally, the request must fully comply with the general goals, vision and policies established in the comprehensive plan with specific focus on the applicable village in which it is located. (Ord. 18-1032 § 2 (Exh. 5))
25.152.040 Duration of approval.
Site plan approval of the development proposal shown on the master plan must commence within 24 months from the date of the city’s final decision on the master plan, otherwise the master plan approval expires. (Ord. 18-1032 § 2 (Exh. 5))
25.152.050 Amendments to master plans.
(1) Minor master plan amendments shall be processed as a Type I procedure as set forth in DMC 25.175.010.
(a) Minor Amendments Defined. A minor amendment may be considered a change that:
(i) Does not result in conflicts in on-site circulation and/or negative impacts with ingress/egress.
(ii) Does not change the use unless such change is of a similar or less intensity, as determined by the community development director.
(iii) Does not increase the density or intensity of the development by more than five percent or two dwelling units, whichever is less.
(iv) Does not result in a reduction of the required common open space area.
(v) Does not result in a substantial change to the location of a structure previously approved in terms of relation to nearby streets and separation from adjacent uses.
(vi) Does not result in a change to or the cancellation of any condition or limits placed upon the application as originally approved.
(vii) Does not add property to the parcel proposed for development.
(viii) Does not increase the height of the buildings in a manner that will change the overall height of the project, will not alter the scale of the project, does not exceed the maximum height permitted in the district.
(ix) Does not substantially alter the character and design of the project in terms of scale and building style.
(2) Major amendments shall be processed as a Type III procedure as set forth in DMC 25.175.010. When an applicant proposes a change to a master plan which constitutes a major amendment, no building or engineering permit related to the development proposal shall be issued by the city until the major amendment final decision has been issued. (Ord. 18-1032 § 2 (Exh. 5))