A planned development overlay rezoning may be requested, provided the property meets the zoning and size limitations listed below and falls into one or more of the following categories of planned developments:
A. Zoning:
1. The property on which the planned development is requested must be zoned residential or commercial, except as specified in subsection A2 of this section.
2. A sensitive areas development is allowed or may be required on any property, regardless of the underlying base zone, in order to protect regulated sensitive features while facilitating reasonable development of the remainder of the property for uses allowed in the underlying base zone.
B. Size Limitation:
1. To qualify for a planned development overlay rezoning, properties must contain an undeveloped area of two (2) acres or more, except for the following situations.
2. Development of areas containing less than two (2) acres but more than one acre qualify for a planned development overlay rezoning where the existence of environmentally sensitive areas or natural features, the age of existing development, scenic assets or the fact that the land is completely surrounded by development makes a planned development more appropriate and efficient than conventional development. Except as allowed in subsection B3 of this section, commercial and institutional uses are prohibited in planned developments containing less than two (2) acres.
3. When a sensitive areas development is required, there is no size limitation.
C. Categories Of Planned Developments:
1. Sensitive Areas Development: A planned development containing regulated sensitive features according to the provisions of chapter 5, article I, "Sensitive Lands And Features", of this title.
2. Conservation Development: A planned development in which a portion of the land area is designated as permanent open space for the purpose of preserving natural or cultural features and resources as follows:
a. Development that protects or preserves environmental features not otherwise regulated by this title, but which are significant to the neighborhood or community. For example, such a plan might preserve an important view shed, protect wildlife areas or other unique natural features of the site.
b. Development that preserves cultural and historic features such as historic sites, historic buildings, and archaeological sites, particularly those that are designated or that would qualify for historic designation according to the provisions of chapter 3, article B, "Historic District And Conservation District Overlay", of this chapter.
c. Development in which the site and the buildings are specifically oriented and designed for the conservation of energy and other resources.
3. Neo-Traditional Development: A planned development that is characterized by lot configurations, street patterns, streetscapes, and neighborhood amenities similar to neighborhoods platted prior to 1950.
4. Mixed Use Development: A planned development that contains a mix of residential and commercial uses designed in such a manner that such uses complement one another to form a more urban neighborhood.
5. Infill Development: Development or redevelopment on land that is surrounded by existing development where the constraints of the existing infrastructure, buildings, or site make it more difficult to develop the property.
6. Alternative Ownership Development:
a. Manufactured Housing Parks: Manufactured housing parks, where the dwelling unit owner leases the lot on which the dwelling is located from a separate individual or organization.
b. Condominium Development: Condominium developments, where multiple units are located on the same lot. Dwelling units are typically owned individually and the structures, common areas, and facilities are owned by all dwelling unit owners on a proportional, undivided basis. (Ord. 05-4186, 12-15-2005)