A. Authority: The Board of Trustees may grant special use permits pursuant to this chapter and subsection 10-2C-3 of this title to authorize the development of planned mixed-use developments ("PMDs") in the districts where PMDs are listed as a special use in section 10-13-3, "Zoning Use Table", of this title.
B. Purpose: PMDs are a distinct category of special use. Within a PMD, the traditional use, bulk, space, and yard regulations may be modified if they impose unnecessary rigidities on the proposed development or redevelopment of a parcel or parcels of land that require an individual, planned approach. Through the flexibility of a PMD, the Village seeks to achieve the following specific objectives as appropriate and applicable for a particular proposed development, among others that will be in the best interests of the Village:
1. Stimulating creative approaches to mixed use 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 residential, commercial, and mixed-used development in harmony with the Village's Comprehensive Plan;
9. Enhancing the character and vitality of the Village's Central Business District in harmony with adjacent residential neighborhoods; and
10. Promoting the public health, safety, and welfare.
C. Parties Entitled To Seek PMD Approval: An application for a special use permit to permit a PMD 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 one-half (0.5) acre or more of total land area. (Ord. 2016-23, 9-12-2016; amd. Ord. 2022-38, 12-12-2022)