Chapter 17.50 - Planned Communities

Each precise plan of design for a planned community, or portion thereof, shall contain the following minimum information: identification of area, plans and elevations, dimensions, off-street parking, internal circulation, landscaping, common facilities, walls and fences, signs, exterior lighting, handicapped facilities, drainage, energy measures, tabulations. (Sec. 17.50.090.B)

The city administrator shall cause an environmental review of the proposed planned community to be conducted in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 as adopted by the city. (Sec. 17.50.100.D)

The planned community shall be compatible with the surrounding area and shall not adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the surrounding area. (Sec. 17.50.140.A)

The approval of a planned community shall be subject to the applicant entering into an agreement or agreements with the city for the provision and guarantee of the terms, conditions, and regulations of the planned community as approved by the council. (Sec. 17.50.110)

the city administrator shall give written notice of such application to the owners of all property within the area of the proposal and within three hundred feet of the proposed planned community. (Sec. 17.50.100.G)

At least every twelve months the city administrator shall submit to council a review of each commercial, industrial, condominium and residential development agreement entered into pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (Sec. 17.50.120.A)

The city council shall review the approved planned community and development agreement at least every five years from the date of approval. (Sec. 17.50.120.A)

A precise plan of design for the planned community, or portion or phase thereof as approved and accepted by the director, must be submitted to the director for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. (Sec. 17.50.090.A)

If the planned community includes common areas or facilities, the applicant shall establish a property owner's association for the maintenance and operation of the common areas and facilities. (Sec. 17.50.170.A)

If the city council determines that the planned community is not being developed in accordance with the approved project report and development agreement, the city council may initiate proceedings to revert the property to its former zoning classification. (Sec. 17.50.120.B)