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11 <br /> and which propose a design solution which is equal to or better than could be obtained through <br /> the application of the criteria and standards contained in the Design Manual. In such cases, <br /> application for and approval of a Planned Development District shall be governed by the <br /> general and specific standards and procedures for the issuance of a Planned Development <br /> Permit as set forth in this Article. <br /> Both Special Use and Planned Development processes take the same amount of time. The only difference in the two <br /> is that the site would be rezoned to a"PD-ED"classification under the Planned Development process. The Ordinance <br /> Review Committee felt that with the addition of the subdivision approval provisions, the Planned Development <br /> approach above, and the thresholds on water usage and permitted uses, sufficient controls were in place. <br /> OPTION#4 -SITE PLAN APPROVAL PROCEDURE <br /> This option would establish a threshold for individual projects, below which, staff would approve development plans, <br /> and, above which, an applicant would have to secure Site Plan approval by the Board of Commissioners. <br /> 1. Amend Article 6 by changing Article 6.29 - Development Standards for Economic Development (ED) Districts <br /> to read as follows: <br /> 6.29 Development Standards for Economic Development (ED) Districts <br /> 6.29.1 Purpose <br /> Goal Six of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan is the promotion of economic <br /> development which emphasizes local employment needs while preserving the character of <br /> communities and protecting the natural environment. To that end, these provisions are <br /> established to create review procedures and appropriate design standards for application <br /> within portions of the county targeted for economic development activities; e.g., Economic <br /> Development Districts. <br /> 6.29.2 Design Review Process <br /> a) Minor Developments <br /> A "minor'development" is defined as a principal use where the floor area of the <br /> proposed development is less than 20,000 square feet, and the area of disturbed land; <br /> i.e., resulting in a change in the natural cover or topography, is less than 40,000 <br /> square feet <br /> Before any a 'minor development may be undertaken in an Economic <br /> Development District, a site plan must be approved and a zoning compliance permit <br /> issued in accordance with the provisions of Article 14 (Site Plan Approval Procedures) <br /> of this Ordinance. Prior to submission of an application for site plan approval, <br /> applicants will be required to meet with representatives of the Planning and <br /> Inspections, and Economic Development Departments to identify policies,procedures, <br /> regulations, and fees applicable to development proposals. <br /> Plans for development proposals in an Economic Development District will be reviewed <br /> by the Planning and Inspections Department staff for compliance with the standards <br /> contained in the following section. Such review will also be carried out in accordance <br /> with the provisions of Article 14.3 (Site Plan Review) of this ordinance. <br /> In addition to the submittal requirements contained in Article 14.2.2, a complete <br /> application shall also include: <br />