PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATIONS

The following are applications for Springdale Planning Commission approval. They are downloadable in a Adobe PDF format or Microsoft Word format. You will need either Acrobat Reader or Microsoft Word programs to view them.

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• DEVELOPMENT PLAN ADOBE WORD – All new site development plans and additions to existing developments that are not zoned PUD or Transition Overlay. (These are engineered site development drawings)
• REVISION TO DEVELOPMENT PLAN ADOBE WORD– When significant changes are made to a development plan previously approved by the Planning Commission.
• MAP AMENDMENT ADOBE WORD– Rezoning of properties to all Zoning Districts except PUD and Transition Overlay Zoning.
• CONCEPT PLAN ADOBE WORD– All new development plans where the applicant wishes to gain input from Planning Commission before engineering the project.
• PUD MAP AMENDMENT ADOBE WORD – All new Planned Unit Development applications. For projects involving mixed uses and major projects with complicated issues. The application process involves rezoning the property to PUD and approval of the Preliminary Plan.
• FINAL PUD PLAN ADOBE WORD– Final detailed development plans for PUD Zoning Districts. Final plans may detail an entire project or may be submitted in phases as outlined in the approved Preliminary Plan.
• MAJOR CHANGE TO A PUD PLAN ADOBE WORD– When significant changes are proposed to an existing approved Preliminary or Final PUD Plan. Significant changes may include such items as changes of use, new buildings or additions.
• MINOR REVISION TO A PUD PLAN ADOBE WORD– When minor changes are proposed to an approved PUD Plan. Such changes may include changes to parking layout, building elevations, sign package, etc.
• CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ADOBE WORD– Public hearing process before the Planning Commission to allow conditionally permitted uses as indicated within each Zoning District (see the applicable Zoning District requirements in the Zoning Code for conditional uses).
• SIMILAR USE ADOBE WORD– When a use is not specifically indicated as a permitted use within a particular Zoning District, but is very similar to a use that is specified as a permitted in the district, the applicant may apply for determination as similar use.
• MINOR IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRING PLANNING APPROVAL ADOBE WORD– Planning Commission must approve building elevation changes and color changes in PUD’s, Transition Overlay Districts and the Springdale Route 4 Corridor Review District. Other improvements may include parking lot changes and sign approvals referred by the Chairman.
• MAP AMENDMENT TRANSITION OVERLAY DISTRICT ADOBE WORD – All new Transition Overlay District applications. For properties which carry a less intense zoning district classification where the City Land Use Plan identifies the possibility of a more intense but transitional use provided all architectural, compatibility and buffering issues are addressed. Requires a public hearing before City Council after review and referral by the Planning Commission.
• TRANSITION OVERLAY PLAN ADOBE WORD – For approval of a development plan for an existing Transition Overlay District. The plan will be reviewed and referred to City Council who will hold a public hearing.
• VARIANCE FOR PUD/TRANSITION DISTRICTS ADOBE WORD– Any variances requested from zoning code requirements for properties located in PUD and Transition Overlay Districts are reviewed and acted upon by The Planning Commission. This application is to be used when a variance is sought independent of a site development review. When submitting for site plan review, variances may be considered as part of the site plan application. Variances in Districts other than PUD and Transition Overlay Districts are reviewed by The Springdale Board of Zoning Appeals.