§ 25-401. Contents of a concept plan.

In addition to the requirements for a rezoning application, the concept plan shall contain all the following data:

(a)

Vicinity map at a scale of not less than one inch equals two thousand (2,000) feet.

(b)

Abutting streets with names and route numbers.

(c)

Owners and uses of each adjoining tract.

(d)

Topographic map with a minimum contour interval of ten (10) feet.

(e)

An attorney's certificate showing the owner or owners of the subject property and the place of record of the latest instrument in the chain of title for each parcel constituting the tract.

(f)

A general statement of planning objectives to be achieved by the PCD district, including a description of the character of the proposed development, the existing and proposed ownership of the site, the market for which the development is oriented, and objectives towards any specific human-made and natural characteristics located on the site.

(g)

A description and analysis of existing site conditions, including information on topography, historic resources, natural watercourses, floodplains, unique natural features, tree cover areas, and known archeological resources.

(h)

The location, dimensions and use of each structure within the proposed development.

(i)

A statement in tabular form of the floor area for each commercial structure, the total floor area for all commercial uses and the gross lot coverage of all commercial structures. For residential areas, the floor area, number of dwelling units, the residential density and the percentage of land in open space. For the entire tract, the percentage of the tract to be occupied by structures and the gross square footage for each use type proposed in the PCD.

(j)

The proposed size, location and use of other portions of the tract, including landscaping and parking.

(k)

A traffic circulation plan, including the location of access drives, parking and loading facilities, pedestrian walks and the relationship to existing and proposed external streets and traffic patterns. General information on the trip generation, ownership, maintenance and proposed construction standards for these facilities should be included. When required by the zoning administrator or planning commission, a traffic impact statement prepared by the developer showing the effects of traffic generated by the project on surrounding roads.

(l)

If a reduction to the number of parking spaces is requested, a justification for this request shall be submitted. Based on adequate justification, the commission may recommend and the board may approve a deviation to the adopted parking regulations.

(m)

The proposed schedule of site development. At a minimum, the schedule should include an approximate commencement date for construction and a proposed build-out period.

(n)

Generalized statements pertaining to architectural design principles and guidelines shall be submitted in sufficient detail to provide information on building designs, orientations, styles, lighting plans, signage plans, and landscaping.

(o)

A plan to insure the perpetual and proper care and maintenance of any private roads, water systems and sewage disposal and/or sewage treatment facilities. Such plan shall be reviewed by the county and, as appropriate, the Virginia Department of Health.

(Res. No. 29-10-99, 10-19-99)

(Res. No. 29-10-99, 10-19-99)