A. Authority: The Board of Trustees may grant special use permits pursuant to this chapter and section 10-2C-3 of this title to authorize the development of planned commercial developments ("PCDs") in the districts where PCDs are listed as a special use in the Village's zoning use table in section 10-13-3 of this title.
B. Purpose: PCDs are a distinct category of special use. Within a PCD, the traditional use, bulk, space, and yard regulations may be relaxed if they impose unnecessary rigidities on the proposed development or redevelopment of a parcel of land that requires an individual, planned approach. Through the flexibility of a PCD, the village seeks to achieve the following specific objectives as appropriate for a particular proposed development, among others that will be in the best interests of the village:
1. Stimulating creative approaches to commercial development of land;
2. Providing more efficient use of land;
3. Preserving natural features and providing open space areas and recreation areas in excess of those required under standard zoning regulations;
4. Developing and implementing new approaches to the living environment through variety in type, design and layout of buildings, transportation systems, and public facilities;
5. Unifying buildings and structures through design;
6. Promoting long term planning to allow harmonious and compatible land uses or combination of uses with surrounding areas;
7. Promoting environmentally sound development practices;
8. Facilitating development in harmony with the village's comprehensive plan; and
9. Promoting the public health, safety, and welfare.
C. Parties Entitled To Seek PCD Approval: An application for a special permit to permit a PCD may be filed by the owner of, or any person having a binding contractual interest in, the subject property.
D. Size Of Property: The provisions of this chapter apply to any project that includes four (4) acres or more of total land area. (Ord. 2013-12, 6-10-2013; amd. Ord. 2022-38, 12-12-2022)