Zoning Change Checklist - Criteria 5.24.21
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Zoning Change Checklist
Items to be submitted:
☐ 1.1 Associated Fee(s): as listed on the Development Review Fee Schedule.
☐ 1.2 Project Narrative: Written proposal for the project, including the purpose and an
explanation detailing how the proposal meets the General Criteria for approval in
DDC Section 2.4.5E and the Specific Criteria for approval in DDC Section 2.7.2D.
See “Approval Criteria” below.
☐ 1.3 Legal Description: Provide in Word format and include either: 1) a subdivision
reference or 2) a metes and bounds description of the property prepared and sealed
by a registered land surveyor.
☐ 1.4 Concept Plan: Non-binding document. Should include map legend, north arrow,
labelled site access streets, general layout of proposed development, location and
type of proposed uses, and preserved trees and Environmentally Sensitive Areas (if
any).
☐ 1.5 Location Map
☐ 1.6 Trip Generation Analysis: Should be prepared based on either: 1) the proposed
use or 2) on the most intense use possible in the requested new zoning district.
Should be prepared by a licensed Civil Engineer using the most recent Institute of
Transportation Engineers (ITE) manual. Results must include the peak hour and
twenty-four (24) hour trip generation data.
☐ 1.6.1 Traffic Impact Analysis: If the traffic generation analysis shows that the
site will produce 1,000 or more trips in a day, or 100 or more trips in an hour, or if
Planning staff identifies that the proposed project has the potential to have
significant specific negative offsite traffic impacts, a Transportation Impact
Analysis (TIA) will be required to be submitted and approved prior to scheduling
the Zoning case for a public hearing.
☐ 1.7 Owner Authorization Letter signed by all property owners
☐ 1.8 All documents, with the exception of the Legal Description, are required to be PDF
files. Each sheet will be a single item and will be uploaded into ProjectDox.
Approval Criteria:
Pursuant to Section 2.7.3.D.1 of the Denton Development Code, applications may be approved
when the following general and specific approval criteria are met:
1. General Criteria:
a. The proposed development is consistent with the terms and conditions of any prior
land use approval, plan, development agreement, or plat approval that is in effect
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and not proposed to be changed. This includes an approved phasing plan for
development and installation of public improvements and amenities.
b. The proposed development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and any
applicable plans.
i. If development does not match the future land use designation in the
Comprehensive Plan, an application may still be approved if it is determined
by the approving body to meet the overall goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
c. The proposed development shall comply with all applicable standards in this DDC,
unless the standard is to be lawfully modified.
d. The proposed development shall be consistent with any adopted interlocal and
applicable development agreements, and comply with the terms and conditions of
any such agreements incorporated by reference into this DDC.
e. The proposed development should be designed to minimize negative environmental
impacts and should not cause significant adverse impacts on the natural
environment.
f. The proposed development should not cause significant adverse impacts on
surrounding properties.
g. The proposed development should not result in significant adverse fiscal impacts
on the city.
h. As applicable, the proposed development shall comply with federal, state, county,
service district, city and other regulatory authority standards, and
design/construction specifications for roads, access, drainage, water, sewer,
schools, emergency/fire protection, and similar standards.
i. Adequate road capacity shall exist to serve the uses permitted under the proposed
development, and the proposed uses shall be designed to ensure safe ingress and
egress onto the site and safe road conditions around the site, including for
emergency services.
j. Adequate public service and facility capacity shall exist to accommodate uses
permitted under the proposed development at the time the needs or demands arise,
while maintaining adequate levels of service to existing development.
2. Specific Criteria for Zoning Changes:
a. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan;
b. The proposed rezoning is consistent with relevant Small Area Plan(s);
c. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the purpose statement of the proposed
zoning district, as provided in Subchapter 3: Zoning Districts;
d. There have been significant changes in the area to warrant a zoning change;
e. The intensity of development in the new zoning district is not expected to create
significantly adverse impacts to surrounding properties or the neighborhood; and
f. Public facilities and services are available to adequately serve the subject property
while maintaining adequate level of service to existing development; and/or:
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g. There was an error in establishing the current zoning;