(A) Ownership. An application for PUD approval must be filed by the landowner or jointly by all landowners of the property included in a project. The application and all submissions must be directed to the development of the property as a unified whole. In the case of multiple ownership, the approval of the final plat shall be binding on all owners. In absence of an ownership application, the project developer may submit with the development application the written consent of all property owners within the proposed PUD. The financial commitments incurred through any portion of the development shall be the responsibility of the ownership.
(B) Consistency with Comprehensive Plan. The proposed PUD shall be consistent with the adopted Jordan Comprehensive Plan.
(C) Permitted uses. All permitted, permitted accessory, or conditional uses contained in the underlying zoning district shall be treated as permitted, permitted accessory and conditional uses in PUD overlay district. Mixed use PUD's are permitted provided they meet the intent and purpose for which a PUD is permitted. Uses not listed as permitted or conditional in a specific district shall not be allowed in a PUD unless it is found that the use is complimentary to the functionality of the development and the other uses found therein.
(D) Density. Site coverage regulations for the underlying district shall apply to the PUD overlay district. Increased density shall be permitted to encourage the preservation of natural topography and geological features; however the provisions of this subchapter shall not require the city to provide concessions in setbacks, density, or lot size to protect waterways or water bodies, steep slopes or other areas which would normally not be developable. The city will consider allowing an increase in the allowable density upon proof by the applicant that some of the following features are being provided as part of the proposed development:
(1) Preservation of natural site features, wetlands, lowlands, wooded areas, and the like, protected by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, by the city and/or Scott County ordinances. The city may, but shall not be required to, provide concessions in setbacks or density for areas, which would not normally be considered developable due to the presence of these features.
(2) Creation of conservation easements due to steep slopes, wooded areas and/or environmentally sensitive areas, as identified in the Jordan Comprehensive Plan.
(3) Creation of park/public areas for active and passive park uses beyond required standards or other public purposes such as schools, public buildings, greenways, and the like which meet the intent of the park and recreation goals of the Jordan City Comprehensive Plan and are consistent with the public dedication requirements for the proposed development.
(4) Installation of public improvements designed to serve areas beyond the project boundary.
(5) The city may consider increased density for housing projects which provide affordable housing options, consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
(E) Minimum lot size. The minimum lot size requirements of other sections of this chapter do not apply to a PUD except that the minimum lot size requirements of the underlying zone shall serve as a guideline to determine the maximum dwelling unit density of a total development. The maximum dwelling unit density shall be determined by the area remaining after appropriate space for street right-of-ways and any other public dedications have been determined and subtracted from the total PUD area. If the property involved in the PUD includes land in more than 1 zoning district, the number of dwelling units or the square footage of commercial, residential or industrial uses in the PUD shall be proportional to the amount that would be allowed separately on the parcels located in each of the underlying zoning districts.
(F) Set-back and side yard requirements. Notwithstanding other provisions of this subchapter, every lot in a PUD abutting the perimeter of the PUD shall conform to yard requirements for the underlying district. Side yards between buildings in a non-single-family residential PUD shall be not less than 20 feet or the height of the building, whichever is greater, but such buildings may be built without reference to the property lines of the individual lots on which they are built.
(G) Relationship of PUD site to adjacent areas. The design of a PUD shall take into account the relationship of the site to the surrounding areas. The perimeter of the PUD shall be so designed as to minimize undesirable impact of the PUD on adjacent properties and, conversely, to minimize undesirable impact of adjacent land use and development characteristics on the PUD.
(H) Utility requirements. Utilities, including telephone and electrical systems, installed within a PUD shall be placed underground. Utility appurtenances which can be effectively screened may be exempt from this requirement if the city finds that such exemption will be consistent with the objective of this section and the character of the proposed PUD.
(I) Parking. Off-street parking and loading space shall be provided in each PUD in the same ratios for types of buildings and uses as required in the underlying zoning district.
(J) Street width. Requirements outlined in the subdivision ordinance for street widths may be relaxed depending on the number of off-street parking locations and the anticipated density in the planned unit development. The Planning Commission, City Engineer and City's Emergency Services (Fire, Ambulance and Police) shall review each planned unit development to determine street width requirements.
(K) Landscaping. In any PUD, the developer shall prepare and submit a landscaping plan as a part of the final plan, which shall include a detailed planting list with sizes and species indicated to be approved by the City Council. In assessing the landscaping plan, the City Council shall consider the natural features of the particular site, the architectural characteristics of the proposed structures and the overall scheme of the PUD plan.
(L) Public services. The proposed project shall be served by the city water and sewer system and fire hydrants shall be installed at such locations as required by the City Engineer or the Fire Chief to provide fire protection.
(M) Building height. Height limitations shall be the same as imposed in the respective zoning districts.
(N) Site improvement agreement. Prior to the issuance of a building permit as part of the PUD, the permit applicant, builder, or developer shall execute and deliver to the City Council a development agreement for the PUD.
(O) Open space. Common open space shall be either held in common ownership by all owners in the PUD or dedicated for public use with approval of the City Council. Whenever possible, common open space shall be linked to the open space areas of adjoining developments. Common open space shall be of such size, shape, character, and locations as to be useable for its proposed purpose.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013)