§ 27-802. Land Use Control and Land Use Density Requirements.

   1.   Residential Uses. The PRD shall contain at least one of the following housing types: (Ord. 285)

      A.   Detached Single Family Dwellings.

      B.   Two Family Detached Dwellings (Duplex/Twin). (Ord. 285)

      C.   Attached Single Family Dwellings.

      D.   Low Rise Apartments.

      E.   Mid-Rise Apartments.

   2.   Mix of Housing Types.

      A.   In determining the mix of residential uses and housing types in a PRD, no one type of housing shall exceed 60% of the total proposed housing units; provided, that detached single family dwellings shall consist of at least 40% and may exceed 60%, of the total proposed housing units. (Ord. 285)

      B.   The general standards for housing mix set forth in this section may be modified by the official review agency where it is the opinion of the review agency that the findings of the site analysis justify a modification. Where proposed housing mixes deviate from the general standards set forth in this section, the burden of proof shall be upon the developer to demonstrate that the proposals are in general accord with the Township Comprehensive Plan and that characteristics of the PRD site, the housing market it is intended to serve and the surrounding area justify a mix of housing than otherwise is permitted.

   3.   Non-Residential Uses. Non-residential uses may be permitted in a Planned Residential Development to the extent that they are designed and intended to serve the daily and convenient shopping, personal service and recreational needs of the Planned Residential Development residents, or others utilizing its associated recreational facilities and are compatible and harmoniously incorporated into the unitary design of the Planned Residential Development. Without limitation, the following specific non-residential uses may be permitted: (Ord. 285)

      A.   Uses commonly associated with the type of recreational facilities located at the site (for example, golf courses and related facilities, pools, tennis courts, community center, recreation building, etc.) (Ord. 285)

   4.   Density Requirements.

      A.   The average gross residential density for the total PRD site shall not exceed 4 dwelling units per acre.

      B.   The percentage of the Planned Residential Development site which is to be covered by buildings, roads, parking areas and other impermeable cover shall not exceed 30% of the total site area.

      C.   Common Open Space.

         (1)   The percentage of the Planned Residential Development site to be devoted to common open space shall be no less than 25% of the total site area. Common open space includes recreation areas, steep slopes, floodplains and easements free of paving and structures, but not including parking areas, streets and yard areas within 15 feet of dwellings, or individual single or two family lots. (Ord. 285)

         (2)   The provisions of Zoning Ordinance, § 27-514, "Alluvial Soil Area and Major Drainage Swale Area Regulations," shall apply only to those portions of the site which are found to contain potential hazards due to flooding, chronic wetness, or pollution, as determined by the results of the detailed on-site soil and drainage survey set forth in Subsection (3). "Regulations and Procedures for Areas Designated as Alluvial Soil and Swale Drainage Areas," Subsection (A)(1) and subject to the landowner complying with the requirements of Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, § 27-406, "Storm Drainage Systems," including, but not limited to, Subsection (2), "General Requirements," (E) and (H). (Ord. 285)

      D.   All uses which are neither residential nor recreational shall not, in the aggregate, occupy more than 5% of the total site area. (Ord. 285)

   5.   Building Siting, Building Coverage and Net Residential Density. Within the general standards established in this section, the suitability of building siting, building coverage and net residential density in specific sections of the Planned Residential Development will be determined subject to the qualitative standards set forth for the site design of residential uses and common open space in § 27-803.

   6.   Lot Sizes and Minimum Design Standards. The lot sizes and minimum design standards set forth in the tabulations listed below are permitted within the PRD for each respective use:

      A.   Table A - Detached Single Family Dwellings and Two Family Detached Dwellings (Duplex/Twin).

      B.   Table B - Various Multi-Family Dwellings.

      C.   Table C - Nonresidential Standards.

TABLE A Detached Single Family Dwellings and Two Family Detached Dwellings (Duplex/Twin)
Design Standard/ Lot Area	15,000 sq. ft. and above	10,000- 14,999 sq. ft.	5,000- 9,999 sq. ft.	5,525-9,999 sq. ft.	Min. of 7,830 sq. ft. Dup./ Twin (2 units)
1. Typical lot size	100 x 150	75 x 133	50 x 100	65 x 85	90 x 87
2. Minimum lot width at front building line	100'	75'	50'	65'	87'
3. Minimum front setback1	20'	20'	10'2	10'3	10'4
4. Minimum drive-way length (measured from curbline)	20'	20'	20'	20'	20'
5. Minimum side yard (interior)	10'	10'	5'	5'	5'
6. Minimum side yard (corner)	15'	15'	10'	10'	10'
7. Minimum rear yard	20'	20'	15'	15'	15'
8. Max. bldg. coverage/ Max. lot coverage	35%/60%	35%/60%	50%/75%	50%/75%	50%/75%
9. Max. bldg. height5	42'	42'	42'	42'	42'

 

1Setback is the horizontal measurement from the right-of-way line to the vertical face of the fartherst horizontal projection of that portion of the building.

2(a) Minimum 10 foot setback to a swing-in garage, which is hereby defined as a building having a door for vehicular access on the side elevation of the building. (b) Minimum 20 foot setback to a straight-in garage portion of a building.

3(a)Minimum 10 foot setback to a swing-in garage, which is hereby defined as a building having a door for vehicular access on the side elevation of the building. (b) Minimum 20 foot setback to a straight-in garage portion of a building.

4(a) Minimum 10 foot setback to a swing-in garage, which is hereby defined as a building having a door for vehicular access on the side elevation of the building. (b) Minimum 20 foot setback to a straight-in garage portion of a building.

5Building height is the vertical distance measured, from mean level of highest and lowest portion of the site covered by the building, to the mean height between eaves and ridge of main roof. Dormers less than 15 feet wide, cupolas and other architectural appendages will not be counted in the averaging calculation.

TABLE B Various Multi-Family Dwellings 6
Design Standards/ Unit Type	Attached Single Family Dwellings (Townhomes)	Low Rise Apt.s	Mid Rise Apts.
1.   Minimum front setback from street to building or swing-in garage	10'	Refer to § 27-402, "Land Use and Dimensional Requirements," (6), "PUD-Planned Unit Development District Regulation Table B. Residential, 3. Low Rise Apartments and 4. Mid-Rise Apartments
2.   Minimum rear yard	10'
3.   Minimum building separation	20'
4.   inimum building to parking separation	10'
5.   Minimum building to street separation	10'
6.   Minimum building set- back to a public street right-of-way	20'
7.   Max. Bldg. Coverage/ Max. Lot Coverage	50%/75% 7
8.   Max. Bldg. Height	35'

 

6 All multi-family dwellings shall be served by a private access drive, properly identified as such. Setbacks required in this table shall be measured from edge of pavement of the private access drive (except as noted under Item 6).

7 Coverage shown is for condominium ownership of townhomes. If fee simple ownership, 75%/90% shall apply.

TABLE C Nonresidential Standards
Design Standards
1.   Minimum Lot Area	43,560 sq. ft.
2.   Minimum Lot Width at Front Building Line	55'
3.   Minimum Front Yard	20'
4.   Minimum Side Yard	10'
5.   Minimum Rear Yard	10'
6.   Maximum Building Coverage/ Maximum Lot Coverage	50%/60%
7.   Maximum Building Height	35'
8.   A concrete curb and a 10 foot deep landscaped area, separating nonresidential parking areas from any public street, shall be required.
9.   No separate Site Plan Review under the Zoning Ordinance shall be required under these PRD Provisions until such time as the site- specific development (final approval) is proposed.

 

(Ord. 45, Z-§ 802, 5/12/1976; as amended by Ord. 210, 4/13/1988, § 3; and by Ord. 285, 7/1/1992, §§ 3-7)