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A. Purpose. The purpose of conceptual approval is to establish general land use policies to guide detailed planning for and development of the planned community. The conceptual plan shall identify the generalized land uses and services proposed for the site. Prior to site development, a master plan shall be approved consistent with the policies and conditions of conceptual approval.

B. Review. Conceptual approval shall consist of an amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and an amendment to the official zoning, pursuant to the legislative review procedures contained in Section 1C.060 of the City of Lacey Development Guidelines and Public Works Standards. Notice of hearings on conceptual approval will be provided to all property owners within one thousand feet of the subject site. The zoning map amendment shall be in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and shall be limited by the conditions in subsections D and E of this section.

C. Form and Contents of Application for Conceptual Approval of the Planned Community. An application for conceptual approval shall include:

1. Textual Information.

a. Name, address, zip code and telephone number of applicant,

b. The names, addresses, zip codes and telephone numbers of all landowners within the subject property,

c. The names and addresses of all property owners within one thousand feet of the site,

d. The legal description and tax parcel number(s) of the subject property,

e. The existing zoning and plan designation on the subject property,

f. The acreage contained within the proposed planned community; the number of dwelling units permitted and proposed; and the number of dwelling units per acre of land permitted and proposed,

g. The total acreage of nonresidential uses permitted and proposed, by type of use,

h. Applicable school district(s), fire district(s) or departments, and other special purposes districts,

i. The means by which the proposed planned community meets the objectives of LMC 16.44.010,

j. Proposed amendatory language for the applicable subarea plan,

k. Anticipated phasing of development,

l. General description of options for source(s) of water supply, method(s) of sewage disposal, methods of stormwater control, and means to handle hazardous materials and hazardous waste if applicable,

m. When no environmental impact statement is provided, identify potential major anticipated adverse environmental impacts and general mitigating measures, including off-site improvements, which may be incorporated in a subsequent master plan,

n. An explanation of all features not readily identifiable in map form;

2. Conceptual Plan and Supporting Maps.

a. A vicinity map showing the location of the site and its relationship to surrounding areas, including existing streets and major physiographic features such as railroads, lakes, streams, shorelines, schools, parks or other prominent features,

b. Parcel boundaries,

c. Freeways, highways and streets servicing and abutting the area and parcel,

d. The existing zoning and development plan designation for all areas of the planned community,

e. Generalized proposed land uses including:

(1) Potential uses,

(2) Range of densities and housing types,

(3) Phasing of development,

(4) Any proposed zoning or development plan changes,

f. Vehicular circulation plans, with points of ingress and egress, and correlation to existing and proposed area transportation facilities,

g. Existing site conditions including water courses, wetland area, flood plains, unique natural features, forest cover, and elevation contours of appropriate intervals to indicate the topography of the entire tract for a reasonable distance beyond the boundaries of the proposed development to include adjacent or nearby lands where project impacts are relevant.

D. Effect of Conceptual Approval. Upon conceptual approval, the planned community boundaries, proposed use districts and case file number shall be identified upon the official zoning map. These districts shall only be effective upon approval of a master plan meeting the requirements of conceptual approval and of this chapter.

E. Development Prior to Master Plan Approval. Unless specifically authorized at the time of conceptual approval, no development permit may be issued prior to master plan approval except for:

1. Recreational facilities, including golf courses;

2. Transportation facilities;

3. Public utilities; and

4. Public facilities, including schools.

Preexisting uses shall be regulated as specified in Chapter 16.93 LMC. (Ord. 1220 §46, 2004; Ord. 1192 §153, 2002; Ord. 758 §1 (part), 1985).