(A) Planned Development Districts adopted after the effective date of these regulations. A Planned Development District that is adopted after the effective date of these regulations shall be established according to the following:
(1) All rezonings to a Planned Development District shall be designated as Planned Unit Development Districts (PUD).
(2) A request for rezoning land to a Planned Unit Development District designation shall be made according to § 153.234.
(3) A preliminary development plan shall be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council according to § 153.053 and a preliminary development plan and supporting documentation shall be adopted at the time of rezoning.
(4) Detailed final development plans shall be reviewed and acted upon by the Planning and Zoning Commission according to § 153.162.
(5) A preliminary subdivision plat may be reviewed simultaneously with a preliminary development plan. A final subdivision plat shall be reviewed simultaneously with a final development plan, unless a final plat has already been approved or is not required for completion of the project. All subdivision plats shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission according to Chapter 152, Subdivision Regulations, except as otherwise addressed in §§ 153.050 through §§ 153.056.
(B) General development criteria. A PUD shall be designed and depicted on the preliminary development plan and final development plan in accordance with the following general development criteria:
(1) Plan design. The proposed PUD shall be designed in accordance with accepted planning principles, including the planning and development principles included in this section, to ensure that the use of land, buildings and other structures; the building location, bulk, layout, arrangement, design, and height; the percentages of lot areas that may be occupied; the setback of buildings; the sizes of yards and other spaces; and the density of population are in compliance with the purposes and objectives of the PD regulations as set forth in § 153.050(A).
(2) Permitted and conditional uses. A PUD may include any combination of uses when such use(s) are found to be compatible with one another and in keeping with the intent of these general development criteria, provided the proposed location of the uses will not adversely affect adjacent property and/or the public health, safety and general welfare.
(a) The list of specific uses to be included in the proposed PUD shall be clearly delineated in the preliminary development plan and its supporting documentation.
(b) Uses shall be identified as either permitted uses or conditional uses.
(c) Listed uses shall be defined by their customary name or identification, except where they are specifically defined or limited in this Zoning Code.
(d) Any listed use may be limited to areas delineated in the preliminary development plan.
(3) Planning and development principles. The proposed PUD shall be designed in accordance with the following planning and development principles:
(a) Arrangement of use areas.
1. Buildings and uses within the proposed development shall be located to reduce any adverse influences and to protect and enhance the character of areas adjacent to the development;
2. Whenever a proposed development includes areas of a higher intensity than that permitted in adjacent areas, the location and arrangement of use areas shall include appropriate buffers, open spaces, setbacks, or other transitional areas to ensure compatibility with the lower intensity areas.
3. Buildings, structures and parking areas shall be designed and located within the PUD in ways that conserve environmentally sensitive or unique natural, historic, or cultural features, and minimize environmental impacts.
(b) Arrangement of buildings and yards.
1. The physical relationship of buildings and other site improvements to one another and the surrounding open space, as created by building size, mass, height, shape, and setback, shall result in a harmonious development within the PUD and adjacent to it.
2. The bulk and height of buildings within the proposed development shall be compatible with the surrounding development and sufficiently buffered from the surrounding development to mitigate any potential adverse impact(s).
(c) Landscaping, screening and buffering.
1. The pattern of landscaping shall be coordinated in design and type of materials, mounding and fencing used. Landscaping may vary in density, spacing and other treatments to reflect variations of topography, existing landscape or land uses.
2. Privacy for residential buildings shall be maintained through the use of landscaping, screening and buffering.
3. Appropriate buffer zones with adequate landscaping shall be provided between the proposed development and adjacent areas.
4. Alternative design approaches to meet the intent of the landscape regulations may be incorporated.
(d) Open space. Adequate open spaces shall be integrated throughout the development to meet the objectives of the Community Plan and shall comply with the open space requirements set forth in Chapter 152, Subdivision Regulations. PUDs that include residential uses shall include open space that is located and designed as follows:
1. Open space shall be sufficiently aggregated to create large useable areas of planned open space.
2. Open space shall conserve significant natural features within the PUD to the extent practicable.
3. Open space shall provide a scenic natural environment along existing public streets characterized by large building setbacks that enable the preservation of natural features.
4. All open space shall be easily accessible to residents of the PUD.
5. Where possible, open space areas shall be connected with open space areas on abutting parcels, and wherever possible, by open space corridors.
6. Stormwater features shall not count as open space, unless they achieve a superior, interactive design as outlined in the Neighborhood Design Guidelines.
7. Easements and required perimeter setbacks shall not count toward open space unless they are integrated into the overall open space framework pursuant to the Neighborhood Design Guidelines.
(e) Protection of natural features.
2. A riparian buffer shall be provided along the entire length and on both sides of a river or perennial stream channel. Walkways may be permitted to be located within riparian buffers when the Planning and Zoning Commission determines that such will create minimal change to the riparian buffer.
3. Floodplains shall be protected in compliance with § 153.111 and Chapter 151, Flood Control.
4. Wetlands that are to be retained in their natural state within the PUD shall be protected. A buffer area not less than 20 feet in width measured from the edge of the delineated wetland shall be provided along the entire perimeter of the designated wetland. The buffer area shall not be disturbed and shall be retained in its natural state. Minimum building and pavement setbacks to protect such wetlands and buffer areas shall be established and shall be measured from the edge of such wetlands.
(f) Pedestrian circulation systems. A pedestrian circulation system shall be included and designed to provide convenient and safe pedestrian access throughout the PUD, and to connect to neighboring developments and community facilities. The pedestrian circulation system may include sidewalks and other walkways not located along streets. Trails with public right of passage should be incorporated in the pedestrian circulation system.
(g) Bike paths and other trail systems. Trail systems for bikes and other purposes shall be included and designed in accordance with the city's plan for bike paths. Such trail system shall have a minimum width of eight feet and be properly buffered from any adjacent residential areas.
(h) Street design and vehicular circulation.
1. The proposed vehicular circulation system shall provide adequate connections to the existing street network.
2. The area of the project devoted to streets and related pavement should be the minimum necessary to provide adequate and safe movement and access.
3. Street alignments should be designed to conserve natural features and minimize the need for cut and fill practices.
4. The function of adjacent thoroughfares shall be maintained by limiting access points to the minimum needed, relating them to existing access points, the street patterns on surrounding development, the Thoroughfare Plan and the intensity of proposed uses.
5. Private streets as a common easement may be used to provide access to clustered lots and/or structures.
6. Street lighting and street signs shall be adequate for safety and security.
7. The applicant shall provide and construct on-site and off-site street improvements for the PUD in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 152, Subdivision Regulations and consistent with recommendations included in traffic studies and with any agreements submitted as supporting documentation for the PUD.
8. The design and locations of streets and parking areas shall comply with the requirements set forth in Chapter 53, Storm Water Management.
(i) Off-street parking. The layout of parking areas, service areas, and related entrances, exits, signs, lighting, noise sources or other potentially adverse influences shall be designed and located to protect the character of the area and as well as those areas adjacent to the development.
(j) Signs. All signs and graphics within the PUD shall be compatible in size, location, height, material, shape, color and illumination.
1. A sign plan for the entire PUD shall set forth the design parameters for the entire project to ensure a consistent and comprehensive character throughout the project. The sign plan shall include the design, layout, and dimensions of all ground, window and wall signs as well as distances from rights-of-way and the type and intensity of illumination.
2. Signs should contribute to an overall cohesive design, reflect simplicity, and avoid visual clutter.
3. The overall design and placement of buildings should take into account the general placement of signs so that all permanent signs and their associated lighting fixtures complement the appearance and architecture of the buildings and the PUD.
4. Ground signs should be designed to relate to and share common design elements with the building.
5. The materials and colors of the sign, sign background and sign frame should be compatible with the building's materials and colors.
(k) Utilities. The applicant shall provide and construct on-site and offsite water, sewer and other infrastructure improvements for the PUD in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 152, Subdivision Regulations and consistent with any agreements submitted as supporting documentation for the PUD.
(4) Project phasing. If the PUD is to be implemented in phases, each phase shall have adequate provision for access, parking, storm water management, utilities, and other public improvements to serve the development in accordance with the applicable criteria set forth above. Each phase shall be provided with temporary and/or permanent transitional features, buffers, or protective areas in order to prevent any adverse impact on completed phases, future phases, and adjoining property. Open space areas shall be reasonably proportioned in each phase of the project, and the proposed construction of any recreation facilities shall be clearly identified on a phasing plan.
(5) Common facilities. Common facilities and park areas, regardless of ownership, may be required to be maintained. Adequate access shall be provided at all times to vehicular traffic so that fire, police, health, sanitation, and public utility vehicles can serve the properties contiguous or adjacent thereto. All streets and roadways not dedicated to the public shall be operated and maintained at no expense to any governmental unit.
(C) Compliance with existing development standards. Unless otherwise stated and varied in the development standards text, the standards contained in the Dublin Zoning Code that pertain to the specific uses or land development in the PUD shall be applicable. Such standards include, but are not limited to:
(1) Floodplain protection set forth in § 153.111 and Chapter 151, Flood Control.
(6) Subdivision requirements set forth in Chapter 152, Subdivision Regulations.
(7) Provisions of the Residential Appearance Code, § 153.190.
(8) Requirements for storm water management set forth in Chapter 53, Storm Water Management.
(D) Unique requirements and guidelines for PUD. Requirements and guidelines that are necessary to ensure that the proposed PUD complies with the intent of these Planned Development District regulations shall be clearly delineated in the development standards text submitted as part of the preliminary development plan. Elements of the development standards text shall include:
(1) All requirements that are necessary to ensure the PUD is consistent with the Community Plan and compatible with the surrounding development, including, but not limited to:
(a) The list of permitted and conditional uses;
(b) The maximum density for each use area;
(c) Standards for the protection of natural features;
(d) The major vehicular, pedestrian and bike circulation system;
(e) Setbacks and buffer standards for the perimeter of the PUD district and between subareas and differing land uses; and
(f) Any unique development standards or other standards that are determined essential for the project.
(2) All other provisions that set forth the methods for complying with the general development criteria set forth in § 153.052(B).
(Ord. 75-03, passed 5-3-04; Am. Ord. 05-23, passed 3-27-23)