The intent of the planned unit development is not to disregard this title, but to allow other approaches to fulfill the purposes and intents of this title. Requirements for parking and loading must be met in a planned unit development. The requirements of this title or other requirements of this code may be modified if adequate provisions are made to compensate for changes from the requirements of this title. With this in mind, the following design standards must be a part of each planned unit development:
A. Preservation Of Landscape: The landscape shall be preserved in its natural state insofar as possible by minimizing tree and soil removal. Any grade changes shall be in keeping with the general appearance of neighboring developed areas.
B. Relation Of Proposed Building To Environment: Proposed structures shall relate harmoniously to the terrain and to existing buildings in the vicinity. This may include the enclosure of space in conjunction with other existing or proposed buildings, creation of focal points with respect to avenues of approach, terrain features or other buildings or other visual relationships.
The inventory and analysis phase during the design process should consider the property and surrounding area for a distance of not less than one thousand feet (1,000') in terms of topography, soils and geology, waterways, wetlands, wildlife, drainage, vegetation, adjacent land uses and zoning, utilities, roadways, trails and other information necessary to prepare a PUD that meets the high standards of the village.
C. Drives, Parking And Circulation: Attention shall be given to the location and number of access points to the public streets of both pedestrian and vehicular circulation.
D. Surface Water Drainage: Special attention shall be given to proper site surface drainage so that removal of surface waters will not adversely affect neighboring properties or storm drainage.
E. Utility Services: Electric and telephone lines shall be underground. All planned unit developments must specify both water source and method of disposal of sanitary sewage. (Ord. 2011-O-24, 11-1-2011)