A. Base Zone Standards. The standards of the base zone apply unless they are superceded by the standards of this section or the PD approval. from the standards of the underlying zoning district must be warranted based on the unique design and incorporated into the plan, and shall have a beneficial effect which could not be achieved using the standards of the underlying . shall be clearly and specifically identified in the , which shall also include an explanation justifying and substantiating the need for each .
B.
size. There are no minimum or maximum size limitations for a PD.
C. Calculation of
. The number of units allowed in residential zone PDs shall be calculated on the basis of § 17.3.130A. Table 3-2. All residential shall be at a minimum of 80% of the target for the parent zone. A request for incentive may be approved for the PD, based on the criteria in § 17.3.130E.
D. Multiple base zones. When a proposed PD includes more than one base zone, the uses and residential may be allocated throughout the without regard to zoning boundaries.
E.
sizes. There are no required minimum sizes.
F. Housing types allowed. Housing types in zones that allow residential uses are not restricted in the PD, except that housing types in the RML and RMH zones shall include a mixture of single-, or multi- units.
G. Architectural Pattern Book. In residential PDs, a variety of architectural styles shall be required. For all PDs, a compendium of architectural elevations, details and colors of each type shall be submitted. The pattern book shall act as the architectural control for the homeowner’s association or the commercial owner. The pattern book shall include the following:
1. An explanation of how the pattern book is organized, and how it is to be used.
2. Definitions of specific standards for architecture, color, texture, materials and other design elements.
3. A checklist system to facilitate review of the
for conformity with the pattern book.
4. Information for each
type including:
a. Massing,
, elevations, roof forms, proportions, materials and color palette.
b. Doors, windows and siding, including sash and trim details.
c. Porches, chimneys, light fixtures and any other unique details, ornamentation or accents.
d. Illustrations of elevations and floor plans.
e. A fencing plan with details that addresses the relationship between public and private space, and between the PD
and abutting property.
H. Height. The height limits of the base zone apply.
I.
. are established as part of the preliminary plans approval. shall be a minimum of 20 feet. No projections (roofs or foundations) shall be permitted in the public utility required by § 17.8.905E.1.
J. Peripheral
. Along the boundary of any PD, a at least as deep as that required in the underlying zone district shall be provided.
K.
. At least 20% of the buildable portion of the PD not in and must be devoted to . At least half of the in all zones must be in common ownership and at least half of that space must be contained in one tract. The tract’s configuration shall be 45% of the ’s overall length and width with a minimum dimension of 20 feet. The extent to which any type of satisfies the total requirement shall be in the sole discretion of the .
L. Parking. The base zone parking requirements apply. Common parking and maneuvering areas must be set back at least 20 feet from the boundary of the PD.
M. Water features. Water features such as streams or ponds must be left in a natural state unless altered to improve the natural values of the water feature or to improve stormwater drainage. Water features and their edges should be kept in common ownership.
N. Facilities and services. It is the responsibility of the to provide all service facilities necessary for the functioning of the PD. Service facilities such as , water supply facilities, sanitary sewers and stormwater detention facilities must be dedicated to the public if they are to provide service to any property not included in the PD. However, the may approve private service facilities with the consent of the appropriate service provider.
O.
regulations and design standards not subject to modification. The PD process cannot be used to vary or take an from the Standards listed in § 17.8.610.
P. Underground utilities. All service facilities must be placed underground except those that by their nature must be on or above ground, such as fire hydrants and open watercourses. The is responsible for making the necessary arrangements with utility companies and other appropriate entities when installing all service facilities.
Q. Construction to standards. All service facilities dedicated to the public must be constructed to standards. All private service facilities must be designed by a qualified civil engineer to standards or comparable design life as determined by the .
R.
size standards. For areas designated as Planned Shopping Center by the , commercial retail is limited to 20,000 square feet and commercial office is limited to 10,000 square feet.
(Ord. 2009-01, passed 3-9-2009; Ord. 2017-12, passed 11-27-2017)