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3 Planned Unit Development approval process . A Site Plan Review Process is required when the buildings are actually being constructed . The Regency Park development plan was approved in the mid - 1980 ' s and is now approximately 20 - 25 % developed . There are three office buildings , a park where the symphony performs , a small office building which also houses a daycare center , a townhome development , and an area of large single family homes . The original master plan called for a mix of office , retail , industrial , and residential . There is currently a proposal being considered that would enlarge the area called Regency Park and change all the industrial areas to allow office and hotel development . It is anticipated that the Town will approve requested changes since the resulting development will still contribute to the non - residential taxbase . The Town Council has a clear vision of what they want to attain . That vision includes a taxbase mix of 40 % non - residential to 60 % residential . Although this was obtained in the past , they have slipped from this goal . Currently , the ratio is about 28 % non - residential . Town leaders are very concerned and are searching for ways to encourage more non - residential development . The key function of the Planning staff is to work with developers to design a project which will meet with the approval of the Council . The initial site plan review for projects that have been approved as Planned Unit Developments receive a particularly detailed review since it will set the tone for the remainder of the project . The Planning staff is very design - oriented and works with developers to improve projects . The relationships between Council , staff , and the development community are an important component in this process . Council retreats are attended by Council , staff , and the Chamber of Commerce ( which contains representatives from the development community ) . The Council places trust in the Planning and Engineering staff to carry out its mission of taxbase diversification and quality development . The staff , in turn , is empowered to work with the developers to make necessary changes and improvements to create a better project . Knowing that the staff is supported and trusted by the Council , developers are better able to work with the staff and implement their recommendations . When a project is finally presented to the Council , most or all of the design issues have been addressed , and action on the project can usually occur . The Town has developed a reputation for being very friendly to development . The Planning Department works closely with the Engineering Department . In total , there are 12 Planning staff and 12 Engineering staff . Of the twelve planning staff , only 2 are responsible for reviewing if planning " proposals . The Site Plan Review and approval process tak, 8 weeks . Rezoning review and approval is considered on alternate months . That process takes 10 weeks . Planned Unit Developments are reviewed and approved on the months when rezoni. ngs are not considered . The entire Land Use Plan is embodied in a colored map that is used as a guide . The map is updated at five year intervals . The map is only a guide and does not require amendments if proposed developments do not match the map . There is no other written text that goes with the land use map . The Development Ordinance has changed considerably since Regency Part;