(a) Density. The density for residential uses shall not exceed the density recommended by the City of Ionia Master Plan for the area in which the PUD is to be located. In each case, the maximum density for residential uses shall be determined by the City Council after review by the Planning Commission based on the standards contained in Section 1266.05(i).
(b) Dwelling Unit Computation. The density permitted by the City Council shall be multiplied by the net development area of the site in order to determine the maximum number of dwelling units permitted for the site. The net development area is determined by subtracting the following from the gross or total site area:
(1) The area within existing road rights-of-way.
(2) One-half of the land within the 100-year floodplain.
(3) One-half of areas permanently inundated by water.
(c) Open Space. Each PUD shall contain open space areas equal to a minimum of ten percent of the gross acreage devoted to residential uses in a PUD. The applicant shall provide documentation which demonstrates to the satisfaction of the City Council that such open space areas are preserved and maintained.
For the benefit of the residents of the PUD, the Planning Commission may also require recreational amenities or facilities such as basketball and tennis courts, play structures, bike paths, ball fields and other similar recreational amenities.
(d) Mixed Uses. Residential and non-residential uses may be permitted within the same PUD district upon demonstration to the City Council that such uses meet the intent of this chapter. It shall also be demonstrated that the non-residential uses will not negatively impact the residential uses and that the non-residential uses will be separated and buffered from residential uses in a manner consistent with good land planning principles.
The permitted density for residential uses in a mixed use development shall be determined by the City Council upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
(e) Applicable Regulations. The City Council, upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, may modify the lot size, lot width, setbacks, structure height, signs, parking, landscaping, general provisions and other applicable regulations of this Zoning Code. Such waiver or modification shall be based on the application of site planning criteria to achieve integration of the project with the characteristics of the project area. In making these determinations, the criteria considered shall include the following:
(1) Number and type of dwelling units.
(1) Proximity to adjacent existing and future land uses. The extent to which the PUD is buffered from adjacent and nearby existing land uses, by landscaping or other means.
(2) Preservation of existing vegetation or other natural features on site.
(3) Topography on the site.
(4) Provision of public or community water and sanitary sewer.
(5) Appropriateness of the lots as building sites.
(6) Overall design of the project relative to its compatibility with nearby existing or proposed land uses.
(Ord. 390. Passed 3-6-01.)