(A) Purpose.
(1) Planned Unit Developments are unique and differ substantially from conventional subdivisions and therefore require administrative processing as "special uses" under this title. Planned Unit Developments are a complex type of special use, potentially consisting of various land uses and design elements, requiring the establishment of more specific procedures, standards and exceptions from the strict application of the zoning district regulations to guide the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the action of the Village Board.
(2) The purpose of this chapter, therefore, is to provide for an alternative zoning procedure under which land can be developed or redeveloped with innovation, increased amenities and creative environmental and architectural design than would be possible to achieve under the otherwise standard zoning district regulations while being in general compliance with the planning objectives and intent of the zoning ordinance. Under this procedure, well planned residential, industrial/manufacturing, commercial and other types of land uses, individually or in combination, may be developed with design flexibility allowing for full utilization of the topographical and environmental characteristics of the site.
(3) Planned Unit Developments must have an approved development plan which provides for a unified design, contiguity between various elements and be environmentally compatible with the surrounding area. There should be an increased benefit upon the health, safety and general welfare of the public and developments built in conformity with the underlying district regulations. If building density is increased above densities allowable by the zoning district in which the use would be permitted on a particular portion of a PUD; then the amount of open space, retention of existing vegetation, buffer areas, new landscape, public commons, community open space, and parks shall be evaluated for proportionate increase for the remainder of the PUD.
(B) Intent. The Planned Unit Development is not intended to be a mechanism solely used for the allowance of increased densities or as a means of circumventing the bulk regulations or zoning standards under this title; rather a Planned Unit Development shall generally provide attributes in excess of conventional village zoning, building and other land use requirements such as, but not limited to the following:
(1) Providing a maximum choice of the overall living environment through a variety of type, design and layout of residential structures, commercial and industrial buildings, office and research uses and public facilities.
(2) Demonstrating excellence in environmental design and the mitigation of land use factors or impacts.
(3) Promoting a more useful pattern of dedicated open space and recreation areas incorporated as part of the development plan and that is compatible with the immediate vicinity.
(4) Provide public access and pedestrian connectivity via bicycle/recreational paths, sidewalks and/or alternative modes of transportation.
(5) Providing and or preserving substantial landscaping with emphasis given to streetscape areas, buffer zones, and the provision of significant landscaping (in terms of size of landscape areas and quantity and quality of landscape materials) within the developed portions of the site.
(6) Incorporating a consistent architectural theme which is unique to the specific site and surrounding community through the use of building materials, signage and way-finding standards as well as design elements. Generic corporate architecture and big box designs are strongly discouraged but not prohibited. Uses should be designed according to the limitation of the site rather than the removal of the limitations. Specific design details such as roof parapets, architectural details, varying roof heights, pitches and materials and building colors and materials should be addressed.
(7) Retain, utilize and incorporate historic features on the project site into the overall project design, if physically and economically feasible; and/or
(8) Promote and strengthen the economic vitality and enhance the aesthetic qualities of unified large-scale commercial developments.
(9) Encourage high-quality planned industrial park environments and well-designed business centers for single or multiple-tenant facilities.
(10) Provide/enhance regional public infrastructure such as roadways, water/sanitary service, stormwater management objectives.
(Ord. 97-19, passed 9-2-1997; Am. Ord. 06-03, passed 2-6-2006; Am. Ord. 14-27, passed 9-15-2014)