(a) Generally. Bulk regulations relating to lot size, setbacks for principal and accessory structures, spacing between structures, and height limitations shall be proposed by the developer in a submittal of specific development and design standards and, if approved by special exception, shall govern the development of the PUD.
(b) Setbacks if PUD abuts residential. When a structure in a PUD is located within 50 feet of the boundary line of a residential district, the setback for the structure shall be the more restrictive of the setback requirements for the abutting residential zoning district or for the zoning district in which the structure is located.
(c) Density. The density of development in a PUD may not exceed the density allowed by the zoning district in which the development is located. A PUD in a C2 or C3 zoning district may not exceed 15 dwelling units per net acre.
(d) Retail use. A single retail use may not exceed 65,000 square feet.
(e) Additional requirements for PUDs in C2 and C3 zoning districts. A PUD in a C2 or C3 zoning district may be permitted as a special exception only in the BWI/Ft. Meade Growth Area as shown on the official map adopted by the County Council in Bill No. 55-16 and entitled "BWI/Fort Meade Growth Area". A variance to allow a PUD in a C2 or C3 zoning district not shown on the official map is not permitted. When residential and commercial uses are contained in separate structures, at least 25% of the land area shall consist of commercial uses, including structures, parking, access, and open areas used for stormwater management and landscaping. When residential and commercial uses are contained in the same structure, at least 25% of the floor area of the structure shall consist of commercial uses.
(f) Bulk regulations. The following bulk regulations are applicable to a PUD:
Zoning district | Minimum site area | Minumum dwelling unit composition of total units | Maximum coverage by structures in residential areas | Minimum open area in residential areas |
RA, RLD, R1 | 20 acres | 40% are single-family dwellings | 30% | 40% |
R2 | 20 acres | 30% are single-family dwellings | 30% | 40% |
R5 | 20 acres | 20% are single-family dwellings | 30% | 40% |
R10, R15 | 10 acres | 10% are single-family dwellings or townhouses | 30% | 45% |
R22 | 10 acres | 10% are single-family dwellings or townhouses | 25% | 50% |
(g) Bulk regulations in commercial districts. The following bulk regulations are applicable to a PUD in a C2 or C3 commercial district:
Zoning district | Minimum site area | Minimum dwelling unit composition of total units | Maximum coverage by structures | Minimum open area in residential areas |
C2, C3 | 10 acres | 10% are single-family dwellings | 30% for residential structures; 85% for commercial structures based on area delineated as commercial on site development plan | 45% |
(Bill No. 4-05; Bill No. 78-05; Bill No. 55-16)
Editor's note – A small-scale representation of the official map adopted by Bill No. 55-16 is included as an appendix to this article.