(A) Intent. It is the intent of this district to provide flexibility from conventional zoning regulations with increased public review for Planned Unit Development (PUD) District projects in order to:
(1) Encourage well-planned efficient development;
(2) Allow a planned and coordinated mix of land uses which are compatible and are harmonious, but previously discouraged by conventional zoning procedures;
(3) Encourage the redevelopment of contiguous large lot parcels into an integrated and orderly subdivision pattern, with particular attention to developing an efficient and coordinated network of internal streets;
(4) Promote the clustering of residential structures and other uses without increasing overall density of the development area in order to preserve unique and natural features such as woodlands, wetlands, natural drainage systems and scenic areas;
(5) Protect sensitive areas and areas with restrictive soils conditions within development areas through clustering of uses on land more suitable for building;
(6) Reserve adequate public right-of-way within the development areas for the eventual extension of arterial and collector streets, including proper width and spacing of such streets; and
(7) Improve communication and cooperation among county, city, land developers and interested residents in the development of agricultural land and redevelopment of existing areas.
(B) Procedure. It is not the intent of the PUD to accommodate or encourage the development of isolated small tracts of land where adjoining parcels are not considered within an overall development scheme.
(1) Initial development plan. When a petitioner wants to request a zoning or rezoning to the PUD, that company/person shall submit a request to the Development Coordinator, showing the information specified in division (C) of this section, a minimum of 30 days prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at which consideration is desired. After the PUD request has been reviewed, the Commission shall make a recommendation to approve or to deny the request. This request for rezoning is subject to the requirements for amendment of the zoning regulations specified in § 155.074 of this chapter. No permit shall be issued within the development until the final development plan is approved and the plat filed.
(2) Final development plan.
(a) Prior to construction on any lots in the planned development, the petitioner shall present a final development plan showing the information specified in division (D) of this section to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and to make its recommendation to City Council.
(b) The final development may be submitted in conjunction with the initial development plan for concurrent approval on any subareas the developer is ready to commit to a final plan. All the information required for both an initial and final development plan must be shown for the area submitted for concurrent approval, except the developer may reference the requirements of one of the traditional zoning districts as the development standard for a particular area.
(3) Amendments.
(a) Major amendments. Major amendments to the initial and/or final development plans shall be required to be approved as an amendment to the zoning regulations, requiring Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council approval.
(b) Minor amendments. Minor amendments to the initial and/or final development plans shall be required to be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission at a hearing. Notice of such hearing shall be given by the posting of a sign on the property. Minor amendments to the initial development plan may also be made by the submission and approval of a separate final development plan which is changed from the approved initial development plan. Any such amendments shall be shown as a change from the initial development plan on the final development plan and be submitted 30 days prior to the next scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to allow for noticing required for a public hearing.
(c) Minimal amendments. Minimal amendments to the final development plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission on a reproducible development plan showing the requested changes ten days prior to the next scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The Commission may then approve the minimal change in writing, if they deem it appropriate.
(C) Initial development plan. Upon application for rezoning to the PUD District, the petitioner shall present an initial development plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and/or approval showing the following information:
(1) Project name and legal description of the property;
(2) A preliminary subdivision plan, over a rough topography map; and
(3) The proposed development scheme showing the following information:
(a) The proposed land uses, including the number and type of proposed residential buildings, the proposed number of dwelling units per building, the number and type of any proposed nonresidential buildings and their square footage;
(b) The proposed maximum density of the development, which shall not exceed the density allowed in the traditional zoning districts for similar uses except where unique physical, environmental or design characteristics make such densities undesirable;
(c) The proposed minimum setbacks which shall be no less than those required in the traditional zoning districts for similar uses, except where unique physical, environmental or design characteristics make such densities undesirable;
(d) The proposed maximum height which shall be no less than those required in the traditional zoning districts for similar uses, except where unique physical, environmental or design characteristics make such densities undesirable;
(e) Proposed design features illustrating compatibility to the surrounding environment and neighborhood;
(f) Anticipated subarea development sequence; and
(g) Proposed road layout and design conforming to engineering requirements in Chapter 154 of this title; and
(h) Approximate location for water, sewer and utilities.
(D) Final development plan. Prior to construction on any lots in the PUD District, the petitioner shall present a final development plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their review and recommendation to City Council. No construction may commence until the final approval from the City Council. The final development plan shall show the following information:
(1) The subdivision name, the property’s legal description and the individual project name (if any);
(2) Boundaries of the subarea(s) submitted for approval superimposed on the map of the initial development plan;
(3) A subdivision plat of the subarea(s) submitted for approval, prepared by a licensed surveyor in the state; and
(4) A 1:40 scale drawing showing the following information will be required for everything except single-family detached dwelling subareas:
(a) Size and location of proposed structures including height and number of units;
(b) Calculated floor area for each structure and a generic listing of uses within said structure;
(c) Off-street parking lot arrangement designating all parking spaces, off-street loading spaces and any outdoor trash container spaces;
(d) Any sidewalks, bikeways or other paths;
(e) Landscaping plans showing the type and location of any walls or fences, the placement, size, and species of any trees and shrubs, and berms in areas that will be sodded or seeded;
(f) All existing and proposed utilities, drainage ways, watercourses and location of above ground existing utilities on adjacent properties. Meets standards for sedimentation/erosion control per Chapter 152 of this title;
(g) Proposed final topography;
(h) Existing and proposed uses adjacent to the area;
(i) Documentation of ownership and maintenance responsibility of any common open spaces, structures, or facilities including private streets;
(j) Any subareas proposed for multiple residential development will be encouraged to provide an open area for recreation. Said open spaces shall not be included in any required yard, but shall be located in the same subarea it is intended to serve. Access and improvements to the land will be shown;
(k) Roadway alignment, sections, right-of-way widths per city engineering requirements; and
(l) Unless otherwise specified on the final development plan, all development standards shall be the same as those set forth in the traditional zoning districts, which shall be referenced for each subarea as part of the final development plan. For example: minimum parking requirements for type of § 155.049 of this chapter.
(E) Amendments.
(1) The following changes in initial and/or final development plan are considered major amendments:
(a) Any change in the proposed land use;
(b) Any major change in the street pattern; and
(c) A change in density of +/- 25%.
(2) The following changes in initial and/or final development plan are considered minor amendments:
(a) Any adjustment in the size or shape of the building envelop (increasing the height or changing the setback);
(b) Change in density of +/- 10%;
(c) Any decrease to the size of required open spaces; and
(d) A minor change in street alignment.
(3) The following changes in initial and/or final development plan are considered minimal amendments:
(a) Any adjustment of a building within a previously established building envelope; and
(b) A change in density of +/- 5%.
(F) Planned Unit Development Districts shall be enumerated.
(1) PUD #1 Mammoth Site.
(a) 1. This Planned Unit Development is intended to provide flexibility from conventional zoning and encourage more creative, high-quality educational design with special consideration given to projects which fit with the Educational and Research Mission of The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs and its future growth as a learning center. The Mammoth Site PUD incorporates multi-room housing (dormitories) and commercial buildings (classrooms). The Mammoth Site is currently being replotted into a 9.5 plus acre Educational and Research Zone, combining the 50 plus individual lots into one tract that presently make up the Mammoth Site Campus. The newly formed PUD will be formed between Highway 18 By-Pass and Detroit Avenue, with 19th Street and Mammoth Street (a non-existent street) closing out the boundaries.
2. Intent. In the interest of promoting the general welfare of The Mammoth Site and the City of Hot Springs, the image and character of The Mammoth Site are of vital importance, as is making sure the surrounding residential neighbors’ home values are protected. It is recognized that our campus should be visually attractive. The quality of building construction is essential to the preservation and enhancement of building and property values, prevention of the physical deterioration of buildings, and promotion of the image of The Mammoth Site and City of Hot Springs and the general welfare of its employees and students.
(b) Uses permitted. The following uses shall be permitted in the PUD #1 Mammoth Site:
1. Classroom;
2. Dormitory;
3. Exhibits/research;
4. Food service;
5. Current operations;
6. Parking lots;
7. Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which structures shall be immediately adjacent to said construction work and which buildings shall be removed upon completion or abandonment of the construction work;
8. Transportation and utility easements, alleys, cart paths, pedestrian and transportation paths, and rights-of-way;
9. On the same premises, and in connection with permitted principal uses and structures, other uses and structures which are customarily accessory and clearly identical to permitted or permissible uses and structures;
10. Dwelling units in multi-storied structures.
(c) Uses permitted on review. Uses similar in character to those enumerated above, which in the opinion of the governing body will not be detrimental to the district may be permitted on review by the governing body per provisions contained in § 155.073.
(d) Manufactured buildings shall be permitted in this district. Mobile homes shall be allowed as dwellings when placed in accordance with local code requirements per § 151.05.
(e) Area Regulations. The following requirements shall apply to all uses permitted in this district:
1. Front yard 10'
2. Side yard 10'
3. Rear yard 10'
4. Two-story or more structure/side yard setback 12'
5. Maximum lot coverage. Primary and accessory buildings shall cover not more than 50% of the property area.
(f) Height regulations. No building or structure shall exceed five stories or 60 feet in height except as provided in § 155.047.
(g) Off-street parking requirements, general. There shall be provided at any time any building or structure is erected or enlarged or increased in capacity, off-street parking space for automobiles in accordance with the following requirements.
1. a. Off-street parking shall be either on the same lot or within 200 feet of the campus. It is measured from the nearest point of the building to the nearest point of the street parking lot, without crossing any major thoroughfare.
b. In cases of shared off-street parking, the Zoning Administrator may grant an exception when the applicant can show no negative impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
2. Off-street parking space shall consist of:
a. A parking lot, driveway, garage or combination thereof and shall be located on the lot they are intended to serve; and
b. Adequate provisions for the off-street parking of any RV, camper, trailer, boat, or other seasonal recreation vehicles.
3. Any area once designated as required off-street parking shall not be changed to any other use unless and until equal facilities are provided elsewhere.
4. Off-street parking existing on the effective date of this chapter in connection with the operation of the existing campus shall not be reduced to an amount less than hereinafter required for a similar new building or use.
5. Two or more buildings or uses may collectively provide the required off-street parking, in which case the required number of parking spaces shall be not less than the sum of the requirements for several individual uses computed separately.
6. The required off-street parking shall be for occupants, employees, visitors, and patrons and shall be limited in use to motor vehicles. The storage of merchandise, motor vehicles for sale, or the repair of vehicles on such parking areas is prohibited.
(Ord. 1198, passed 4-15-2019; Ord. 1210, passed 4-6-2020)