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Approved July 13, 2015 Revised December 12, 2016 Section 3: Applicability TCAAP Redevelopment Code Page | 16 3.4 Special Development Plan (SDP): The JDA may approve an SDP for projects comprising of twenty-five (25) acres or more in the Neighborhood District and ten (10) acres or more in all other Zoning Districts, which require additional flexibility in the application of the TRC not otherwise available under Table 3-3 above. JDA approval of an SDP is subject to a four- fifths (4/5) vote of the JDA. The SDP process may be used only to authorize a less restrictive standard and may not be used to impose a higher standard than is established under the TRC on the subject property. Public notices shall be issued for all SDP hearings; however, such hearings may be combined with any other JDA hearing process, such as for consideration of approval of a project and its related transactional documents. (a) In reviewing any SDP, the JDA shall use the following criteria: i. The goals, intent and vision of the adopted Regulating Plan Map and TCAAP Master Plan; ii. The extent to which the proposal fits the adjoining design context by providing appropriate building scale and use transitions; iii. The extent to which the proposal provides public benefits such as usable civic and open spaces, livable streets, affordable housing, living wage jobs, structured and/or shared parking and linkages to transit; iv. The extent to which the proposal does not hinder future opportunities for higher quality development; v. The extent to which the proposal provides a demonstration of advanced energy resilience which may have an educational value; and vi. Considerations of health and welfare to the general public. (b) In reviewing any SDP, the JDA shall not grant flexibility for the following: i. Deviation from requirements of Section 5.0 (Schedule of Uses); ii. Building height; iii. Definitions included in Section 4.0; iv. Density parameters for residential land uses; and v. Clear height. (c) Special Development Plan Submittal: i. Applicant shall meet with JDA Development staff to clarify and determine SDP requirements and discuss applicant's development concept. ii. Applicant shall submit SDP Concept Plan to JDA Development staff. iii. Applicant is encouraged to have community meetings where appropriate (Optional). iv. Applicant shall submit SDP Master Plan to JDA Development staff. v. JDA conducts public hearing(s) on the SDP Master Plan and takes action on the SDP Master Plan. vi. The SDP Master Plan, as approved, including all applicable documents, is adopted as the governing development plan for the SDP property. vii. Applicant submits Final SDP Plan for elements that are to be developed imminently. A Final SDP Plan will be submitted for each stage of development and construction. viii. JDA reviews Final SDP Plan and takes action on the Final SDP Plan. ix. Applicant applies for all necessary permits to begin construction.