(A) A group development project has a group of 2 or more principal structures built on a single lot, tract or parcel of land which has not been subdivided into the customary streets and lots, and which will not be so subdivided. These projects may be developed for residential, commercial, industrial or other enterprise activities. (Examples include: cluster subdivisions, new houses, condominiums, apartment complexes, public housing projects, school and hospital campuses, shopping centers, industrial parks and the like.)
(B) In the case of 2 or more buildings to be constructed on a plot of ground of at least 2 acres not subdivided into the customary streets and lots and which will not be so subdivided, the application of the terms of this chapter may be altered by the Town Board in a manner that will be in harmony with the character of the neighborhood through a special use permit provided:
(1) The uses are limited to those permitted within the zoning district in which the project is located. In no case shall the Town Board authorize a use prohibited in the district in which the project is to be located;
(2) The overall intensity of land use is no higher and the standard of open space is no lower than that permitted in the district in which the project is located;
(3) That the total parcel of land is under single ownership or control, and there is reasonable assurance that the project can be successfully completed and maintained, including care and maintenance of all common open space, recreation space and other common land area.
(4) The preliminary plan for the proposed planned unit development shall first be submitted to the Planning Board for its review and recommendation to the Town Board. The recommendations may include, but shall not be limited to, provisions for additional utilities, drainage, landscaping, lighting and streets and access-ways.
(5) The applicant must resubmit the plan to the Town Board if changes were recommended by the Planning Board. If the plan is rejected by the Town Board, the applicant will not receive consideration of the same plan for a period of 6 months.
(6) All principal buildings and accessory buildings or uses abutting the property lines of the project must meet the minimum yard requirement of the district where the project is located for all yards abutting property lines and all height requirements shall be met for the district where the project is located, unless the requirements are modified by a Planning Board recommendation and approved by the Town Board.
(7) Off-street parking shall be provided at a minimum ratio of that principal use indicated in §§ 154.032 through 154.034 or otherwise determined by the Planning Board.
(8) All streets and parking areas shall be constructed and paved according to the standards of the town.
(9) The procedure for approval of a group development project shall consist of the submission of a design plan to the Planning Board showing how the requirements of previous subsections will be met. Following study and recommendations by the Planning Board, the plan must be submitted to the Town Board for final approval. Failure of the Planning Board to act on the plan within 60 days shall constitute a favorable recommendation to the Town Board. An approval project must be started within 12 months after final approval and must be completed within a reasonable time. Failure to begin the project within 12 months shall automatically revoke the special use permit.
(Ord. passed 5- -1977)