At a minimum, all proposed planned unit developments shall meet the following qualifying conditions, as applicable, to be considered for approval:
(a) Location: Planned unit developments may be located in any part of the City, subject to meeting all other applicable requirements.
(b) PUD Purpose: The applicant shall demonstrate that the planned unit development will achieve two or more of the purposes listed in Section 1273.01
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(c) Size: The minimum site size for a planned unit development shall be based on the type of development, as shown in the following table. Churches, public or private schools, public buildings, and recreational amenities such as golf courses and health clubs and their ancillary commercial uses such as club houses and pro shops, shall not be considered non-residential uses for purposes of this condition. Sites containing less than the minimum required acreage may be approved by City Council, if Council determines that the site will advance the purposes of the planned unit development district and:
(1) Rezoning the property to PUD will not result in a significant adverse effect upon nearby properties;
(2) The proposed uses will enhance the character of the surrounding area;
(3) The purpose and qualifying conditions of the PUD District can be achieved within a smaller area; and
(4) PUD zoning is not being used as a means to circumvent conventional zoning requirements.
Table 1273.02: Minimum Site Size | |
PUD Type | Minimum Required Site Size |
Mixed Use (residential/non-resident ial) | 5 acres |
All non-residential | 10 acres |
(d) Utilities: The planned unit development shall be served by public water and sanitary sewer facilities.
(e) Ownership and Control: The tract(s) of land for which a PUD application is submitted must be either in single ownership or the subject of an application filed collectively by all owners of the property. Each property owner, or their agent, must sign the PUD application.
(f) Recognizable Public Benefit: The planned unit development shall achieve recognizable and substantial benefits that may not be possible under the existing zoning classification(s). At least two of the following benefits shall be accrued to the community as a result of the proposed PUD:
(1) Removal or renovation of deteriorating buildings, sites or contamination clean-up;
(2) A complementary and desirable mix of land uses or housing types;
(3) Connectivity of pedestrian spaces with adjacent parks, public spaces, greenways, public trails, or commercial centers;
(4) Preservation of significant natural features;
(5) Creation of significant public spaces greater than otherwise required, including but not limited to plazas, greens, squares, outdoor eating areas, enhanced streetscapes, parks, and pocket parks;
(6) Preservation of common public space beyond the minimum required;
(7) Coordinated development of multiple small lots or parcels.
(Ord. 2016-062. Passed 8-15-16.)