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The purpose of these regulations is to provide for planned unit development (PUD) within the City of Galion, in order to achieve:
(a) A greater choice of living environments by allowing a variety of housing and building types and densities within a single development.
(b) A more useful pattern of open space and recreation areas and, if permitted as part of the project, more efficiency in the location of accessory commercial uses and services.
(c) A development pattern which preserves and utilizes natural topography and geologic features, scenic vistas, trees and other vegetation and prevents the disruption of natural drainage patterns.
(d) A more efficient use of land resulting in substantial savings through shorter utilities and streets.
(e) A development pattern in harmony with land use, density, transportation, and community facilities objectives of the City.
The Planned Unit Development process shall be treated as a zoning amendment.
(Ord. 2009-85. Passed 12-8-09.)
"Planned Unit Development", or "PUD", shall mean an area of land in which a variety of housing types and/or subordinate commercial facilities are accommodated in a planned environment under more flexible standards, such as lot sizes and setbacks, than those restrictions that would normally apply under these regulations. The approval of such development contains requirements in addition to those of the standard zoning districts, such as building design principles, and landscaping plans.
(Ord. 2009-85. Passed 12-8-09.)
Permitted uses within the R, LC and IP Districts may be combined in the PUD District, provided that the proposed locations of non-residential uses are compatible with the design of the overall tract, will not adversely impact adjacent property, and that the location of such uses are specified in the preliminary and final development plans.
The amount of land devoted to non-residential uses in a planned unit development combining residential and non-residential components shall require approval by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 2009-85. Passed 12-8-09.)
The gross area of a tract of land proposed to be developed in a single PUD District shall be a minimum of ten (10) acres. This requirement may be waived by the Planning Commission if all property abutting the subject tract is platted and/or developed.
(Ord. 2009-85. Passed 12-8-09.)
A minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the gross land area developed in any planned unit development project shall be reserved for common open space and/or recreational facilities. Such common open space shall be:
(a) Dedicated to a homeowner's association who shall have title to the land which shall be retained as common open space. The legal Chapters relating to the organization of the homeowner's association shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission and shall provide adequate provisions for the perpetual care and maintenance of all such common areas; or,
(b) Dedicated to the City for parks, open space, or the site of schools or other related public facilities. All land so dedicated to the City shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Commission; or,
(c) Some combination of subsections (a) and (b).
Public utility and similar easements and rights-of-way for watercourses or other similar channels are not acceptable for common open space dedication unless such land or right-of-way is usable as a bikeway, trail or similar facility and has been approved by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 2009-85. Passed 12-8-09.)
When development in the PUD District includes non-residential uses, buildings shall be planned having common parking areas and common ingress and egress points, in order to reduce traffic congestion and mitigate potential conflict points. Planting screens or fences shall be provided on the perimeter of such areas where they are adjacent to properties zoned for single family residential use. Parking areas shall be designed so as to discourage single, large, unbroken paved lots, and shall encourage smaller defined parking areas within the total parking system. Such defined parking areas should be delineated and accented by landscaped areas.
Service, delivery, and loading areas shall be, to the maximum possible extent, located to the rear of structures, and screened from view by landscaping.
The plan of projects developed in the PUD District shall provide for the integrated and harmonious design of buildings, and for adequate and properly arranged facilities for internal traffic circulation, landscaping, and such other features and facilities as may be necessary to make the project attractive and efficient from the standpoint of the adjoining and surrounding areas.
(Ord. 2009-85. Passed 12-8-09.)
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