(A) Special developments are separate entities with distinct characteristics which are intended to be in harmony with the natural site features and surrounding developments. Conventional design standards contained in §§ 152.085 through 152.096 may be waived and modified by the degree necessary to achieve the intent of the special development. However, the project must clearly demonstrate that the natural features of the site are being preserved and that the attributes of the project could not be achieved with strict adherence to conventional regulations. Projects which are designed primarily to circumvent conventional regulations shall not be approved.
(B) The planned unit development and community development approach to development is greatly encouraged. These regulations may be modified by the degree necessary to accomplish the objectives and standards required for the planned development of residential, commercial or industrial subdivisions, or a mixture thereof, in accordance with the governing zoning ordinance. Nothing within this section, however, shall exempt the developer from the requirements of subdivision plat approval as specified in §§ 152.020 through 152.037, 152.050 through 152.053 and 152.065 through 152.070 of these regulations.
(1997 Code, § 152.105)
Statutory reference:
Engineer to approve plats; inspection of streets and acceptance, see R.C. § 711.08 et seq.