A. Thematic Elements Required. Each development must contain elements that tie the development together with an overall theme or themes. Developers shall utilize public spaces, open spaces, the relationships between buildings, scale and architecture of the buildings, public art and statuary, trail systems, plazas, pedestrian crossings, lighting or lighting fixtures, benches, trash receptacles, bicycle storage, other site furnishings, way-finding markers and other community signage, landscaping, trees and other plantings to create a sense of place that unifies the site by creating a distinct identity. The theme should, to the greatest extent possible, be compatible with the look and feel of other developments created under this chapter. Locations for mail delivery, bus stops and other informal gathering places should receive special attention when providing elements that unify the development.

B. Planning Commission Evaluation. The planning commission shall evaluate the thematic ties within a development plan during the large-scale master planned development phase of the approval process. The planning commission may withhold approval of the large-scale master plan approval if they feel that the unifying elements within the development are inadequate to meet the intent of this chapter until an acceptable theme can be approved. Developments that have already been granted large-scale master plan approval by the planning commission as of the date of adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be evaluated for compliance with this section by the department of community and economic development staff.

C. Final Site Plan Approval. The developer shall include these elements in the landscaping plans, development layout and other plans included in the site plan packages for small-scale master plan approval. The planning staff shall evaluate each final site plan for compliance with the unifying elements as approved by the planning commission. (Ord. 8/7/2007O-10 § 1 (Exh. A (part)))