(a) General Review Criteria. All PUD applications shall be reviewed based on the following general criteria and the applicable review body shall consider such criteria in the creation of their specific findings of fact when making recommendations and decisions regarding PUD applications, especially for the review of the PUD Preliminary Development Plan:
(1) The proposed development is in conformity with the goals, policies, and any applicable recommendations of the Fairborn Comprehensive Land Use Plan;
(2) The proposed development meets the intent and spirit of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable City ordinances;
(3) The development provides an environment of stable character that promotes a harmonious relationship between land uses within the site and a harmonious relationship with surrounding development, utilizing adequate buffers where necessary;
(4) The proposed development provides a development pattern which preserves and utilizes the natural topography, geologic features, scenic vistas, natural vegetation and natural drainage patterns of the site;
(5) The proposed development maximizes the opportunity for privacy within residential areas and minimizes nuisances between residential areas and other land uses;
(6) The proposed development, while compatible with its surroundings, provides a more diverse environment for living, shopping and/or working than would be possible under strict application of the standard minimum design requirements of other districts provided within this Zoning Ordinance;
(7) The proposed development promotes greater efficiency in the use of land and does not impose an undue burden on public services and facilities such as fire and police protection, schools, water supply and wastewater disposal due to excessive population densities;
(8) The proposed development is not likely to result in significant adverse impacts upon the natural environment, including air, water, noise, storm water management, wildlife, and vegetation, or such impacts will be substantially mitigated;
(9) The proposed development is accessible from public thoroughfares adequate to accommodate the traffic which shall be imposed on them by the proposed development, and the proposed streets and parking areas within the site are adequate to serve the proposed arrangement of land uses;
(10) The proposed development minimizes pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle conflicts;
(11) The proposed development provides a higher quality and more useful design of landscaping and open space and amenities than would normally be required under the strict application of existing zoning and subdivision requirements;
(12) The proposed development contains such proposed covenants, easements, association by-laws and other such provisions as may reasonably be required for the public health, safety, and welfare;
(13) The proposed development is designed in such a way that each individual section of the development as well as the total development, can exist as an independent section capable of creating an environment of sustained desirability and stability or that adequate assurance has been provided that such an objective shall be attained;
(14) The proposed development can be substantially completed within the period of time specified in the schedule of development submitted by the developer; and
(15) The PUD plans have been transmitted to all other agencies and departments charged with responsibility of review and any identified issues have been reasonably addressed by the applicant.
(b) Review Criteria for the PUD Final Development Plan. In addition to the General Review Criteria above, the following criteria shall serve as conditions that should generally be satisfied before the approval of the PUD Final Development Plan:
(1) Where common open space is required, appropriate arrangements with the applicant have been made which will ensure the reservation of common open space as indicated on the PUD Preliminary Development Plan and PUD Final Development Plan. If deemed necessary by City Council during the PUD Preliminary Development Plan review process, City Council may require the applicant to hold bond to ensure the successful and proper reservation of open space. Furthermore, the PUD Final Development Plan shall demonstrate how the open spaces shall be duly transferred to a legally established homeowner's association or has been dedicated to the City or another public or quasi-public agency;
(2) Appropriate agreements with the applicant have been made to ensure the proper completion of public improvements in compliance with Title Three (Subdivision Regulations) of the Codified Ordinances of Fairborn, Ohio;
(3) The proposed PUD Final Development Plan for the individual section(s) of the overall PUD is consistent in contents (building location, land uses, densities and intensities, yard requirements, and area and frontage requirements) with the approved PUD Preliminary Development Plan;
(4) Each individual phase of the development can exist as an independent unit that is capable of creating an environment of sustained desirability and stability, or that adequate assurance will be provided that such objective can be obtained;
(5) That any exception from the design standards provided in the PUD Preliminary Development Plan is warranted by the design and amenities incorporated in the detailed PUD Final Development Plan;
(6) That the internal streets and thoroughfares proposed are suitable and adequate to accommodate the anticipated traffic within and through the development; and
(7) The PUD Final Development Plan has been transmitted to all other agencies and departments charged with responsibility of review.
(Ord. 34-17. Effective 12-7-17.)