(a) The Commission may approve deviations from other applicable regulations of this Code controlling development within a PD, provided that the Commission shall find that such deviation shall be solely for the purpose of promoting an integrated site plan and would be consistent with the Vision.
(b) Any deviation from the standard development requirements included in the Code shall be justified by the benefits and design of the proposed PD.
(c) Additional standards specific to a PD.
(1) Unified ownership. The entire tract or parcel of land to be occupied by the proposed development shall be held in single ownership, or if there are two (2) or more owners, the application for such proposed development shall be filed jointly by all such owners. This requirement shall ensure that the property is developed as a unified whole.
(2) Unified ownership or purchase agreement must be accomplished prior to a Development Agreement, if applicable, being submitted to the Director.
(3) Site design. The location, configuration, construction, manner and time of operation of off-street parking and loading areas, service areas, circulation systems, entrances, exits, open space, amenities, lighting, or other potentially detrimental influences shall be designed to avoid adverse effects on:
A. Residential uses within or adjoining the development;
B. Traffic congestion; and vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
(4) Utilities. The proposed development shall provide, if possible, for underground installation of utilities (including electricity and telephone) within both public ways and private extensions thereof. Provisions also shall be made for acceptable design and construction of storm water facilities including grading, gutter, piping, and treatment of turf and maintenance of facilities. Stormwater facilities shall be designed and constructed in compliance with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency regulations and local ordinances.
(Ord. 17-17. Passed 3-20-17.)