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/9zyy DISTRICT. Before an area is rezoned to an SD Special Develo p ment District the approving authority shall make affirmative findings that: ~a~ The area possesses unique buildings or natural features that require special consideration to preserve, encourage, or ensure appropriate development or redevelopment. In order to be considered unique, it must be demonstrated that; 1. The area is characterized by substantial buildings i n a state of historical transition and i n which i t wool d be desirable to encourage preservation of unique existing features; or 2. The area is characterized by natural features which have been designated by the city as worthy of special treat~- treatment or preservation. (b~ A special study of the area has been completed showing haw the.Special Development District's uses and development stan~ lards will ensure preservation of unique and distinctive features of benefit to the entire community as well as how uses will be integrated with the surrounding area. ~c~ The uses and development standards of conventional resi-~ denti al , commercial , or industrial zoning districts are not capabl e of or suitable for promoting the appropriate types of development and preservation prescribed by the area special study. ~d~ The area to be classified SD Special Development District includes the equivalent of at least one standard city block ~e.g., 320` x 320'} or the equivalent of at least one block length ~e.g., 32a'}. An exception may be made to allow a pilot project or lesser area provided: I. The approving authority finds that the surrounding area would also be sui tabl e for the kind of special district being proposed, and 2. The size of that surrounding area which would al sa be suitable for the special district is the equivalent in area to at 1 east a city bl vck. ~e~ The uses to be permitted and the development standards to be applied in the proposed district will be consistent with the criteria required for approval of a conventional zone change. 9.48b SPECIAL DISTRICT ELEMENTS. Due to the unique characteristics which are to be identified under section 9.485, it will be necessary to identify permissible uses and appropriate development standards designed to protect or enhance appropriate development or redevelopment in each particular application of this district. Therefore, the ordinance establishing an SD Special Development District shall contain the following additional elements: ~a~ A Description and Purpose Section setting forth the specific purposes the district is intended to accomplish in the particular situation; fib} A Use Section setting forth the activities, categories of activities, or the performance standards to be used in eval- uating specific activities which shall govern the uses permitted within a specific special district; ~c~ A Standards Section setting forth special development