Loading...
Land and/or buildings in the I District may be used for the following purposes when approved by the Planning Commission in accordance with the requirements of the Special Land Use subchapter:
(A) Truck and freight terminals, including truck/trailer storage and maintenance.
(B) Bulk oil, propane, and gasoline storage and distribution.
(C) Junkyards.
(D) Adult uses.
(E) Slaughtering of animals.
(F) Stamping plants.
(G) Heavy machinery.
(H) Fiberglass fabricating.
(I) Composting centers.
All permitted uses and special land uses are subject to the following site development requirements:
(F) Unless not required by any other ordinance, sidewalks shall be constructed on all sides of the property abutting a public street, in accordance with village standards. The Planning Commission may waive the requirement for a sidewalk when, in the opinion of the Commission, no purpose would be served by the sidewalk.
(G) Setbacks, height, area, and lot dimensions are required as noted below unless greater setbacks are required by the Landscape subchapter.
I DISTRICT REGULATIONS |
I DISTRICT REGULATIONS | |
Minimum lot area | 1 acre (43,560 square feet) |
Minimum lot width | 100 feet |
Maximum height | 40 feet + 1 foot additional height for each 1 foot of additional setback (all yards) beyond the setback required by this section |
Front yard setback | 25 feet - see Landscape subchapter |
Side yard setback | 0 feet (each side) see Landscape subchapter |
Rear yard setback | 0 feet - see Landscape subchapter |
Maximum lot coverage | 70% |
[Amended 4-17-2017]
PUD - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
(A) Planned unit developments are promoted in the Village of Fowler as a way for the village to encourage high quality development with an emphasis on enhanced architectural and site design, landscaping, pedestrian, motorized and non-motorized activities. In creating a "win-win" situation, the developer may expect a cooperative working relationship from the village by receiving relief from typical zoning ordinance standards, such as setbacks and parking requirements.
(B) Planned unit developments (PUDs) may be established as distinct zoning districts when approved by the Village Council in accordance with the ordinance procedures. It is the intent of this district to provide for flexibility in the regulation of land development; to encourage innovation in land use and variety in design, layout, and type of structures; to achieve economy and efficiency in the use of land, natural resources, energy, and the provision of public services and utilities; to encourage useful open space; and to create better living, working, and shopping environments. In order to accomplish these objectives, this subchapter permits the relaxation of the conventional requirements found in other zoning districts. The use of land and the construction and use of buildings and other structures as planned unit developments shall be in conformance with the procedures, standards, requirements, and conditions for eligibility contained in this subchapter.
Any development which fails to meet the following qualifying conditions, at a minimum, shall not be considered for the PUD District:
(A) The PUD site shall not be less than three acres of fully contiguous property not separated by a public street, railroad right-of-way, or other such feature or barrier. If the PUD is to contain a mixture of residential and non-residential uses, the minimum required area shall be 12 acres. The Planning Commission may consider a PUD on lesser acreage if it is clear that the proposed PUD substantially provides for the intent of a PUD as stated in this subchapter. In addition, the Planning Commission may use the same intent section of the Zoning Ordinance when considering a PUD with property that may be separated by a public road, railroad, or other such feature or barrier. It would be up to the applicant to prove why, for example, the state highway (M-21) separating the acreage owned by the applicant, would not restrict the applicant's ability to develop a cohesive PUD. Recreational amenities such as golf courses and health clubs, and ancillary commercial activities such as club houses and pro shops, shall not be considered non-residential uses for purposes of this section.
(B) All PUD's shall be served by public water and sanitary sewer facilities.
(C) The tract of land for which a PUD application is received must be either in one ownership or the subject of an application filed jointly by the owners of all properties.
(D) If the Village of Fowler establishes a Master Plan, then the proposed uses of the PUD must be substantially consistent with the Master Plan descriptions for the subject property.
(E) The PUD must provide for integrated, safe and abundant pedestrian access and movement within the PUD and to adjacent properties.
(F) The PUD should provide for coordinated and innovative architectural styles, building forms and building relationships.
(G) The PUD should provide for enhanced landscaping efforts by the development. Examples include efforts to preserve the natural landscape, providing for tree lined streets, decorative landscaping around structures and focal landscape areas.
(H) Open space requirements:
(1) The PUD development shall contain usable open space in an amount equal to at least 20% of the total PUD site. The Planning Commission may consider a PUD with a lesser amount of open space if it is clear that the proposed PUD substantially provides for the intent of a PUD as stated in this subchapter. It is noted that open space is a very important element of a PUD and reductions to the open space provision should be granted only as a result of specific, clearly documented reasons (i.e. the PUD may have already been reduced from 7.5 acres to 2 acres and since the project will be located in the
downtown, the 20% open space provision would detract from building continuity, historic preservation efforts, etc.).
(2) Usable open space shall not include required yards or buffers, parking areas, drives, rights-of-way, utility or road easements, storm water detention ponds, and structures.
(3) Such open space shall be permanently set aside for the benefit, use, and enjoyment of present and future occupants of the PUD through covenant, deed restriction, open space easement, or similar legal instrument acceptable to the village; or, if agreed to by the Village Council, the open space may be conveyed to the village for the use of the general public.
Any permitted or special land uses otherwise allowed in the existing district, in which the PUD is to be located may be approved within a PUD. If the applicant desires to provide a use that is not a permitted or special land use, then the applicant must prove that the proposed use would enhance the development and the surrounding uses of the district and adjoining districts. If the village develops a Master Plan, then the applicant would need to show that the proposed use is consistent with the intent of the Master Plan.
(A) A pre-application conference will be held with the Village of Fowler Planning Commission for the purpose of exchanging information, providing guidance to the applicant and determining the eligibility of the request for consideration as a PUD.
(B) A request for a pre-application conference shall be made to the Zoning Administrator. As part of the pre-application conference, the applicant shall submit copies of a conceptual plan, at a reasonable time period in advance of the pre-application conference, which shows the property location, boundaries, significant natural features, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and land use for the entire site.
(C) The Village Planning Commission shall advise the applicant of the conformance of the PUD concept with the intent and objectives of a PUD in the Village of Fowler, whether it qualifies under the minimum requirements of § 152.171. No formal action will be taken at a pre-application conference nor will statements made at the pre-application conference be considered legally binding commitments.
Loading...