(a) Planned Unit Developments shall preserve and protect adequate open space with a minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the net buildable area set aside as permanent open space. Permanent open space should protect sensitive areas, provide for recreational opportunities, and provide open space corridors between existing or planned parks, trails, or open space. Permanent open space shall consist of two types: Improved Open Space and Natural Open Space.
(b) Maximum building height shall not exceed forty-eight (48) feet for principal structures, and accessory structures shall not be taller than the principal structure.
(e) The provision of adequate public water and public sewer shall be required.
(f) Landscaping and Screening.
(1) A minimum thirty (30) foot wide landscaped buffer shall be required where any non-residential Planned Unit Development land use abuts a residential property adjacent to the Planned Unit Development.
(2) A minimum thirty (30) foot wide landscaped buffer shall be required where any multi-family structure in the Planned Unit Development abuts single family structures adjacent to the Planned Unit Development.
(g) Open Space.
(1) Permanent open shall be conveyed to or owned by one of the following forms:
A. A municipal or public corporation.
B. A homeowner's association or similar entity established for the purpose of benefiting the owners and tenants of the Planned Unit Development or, where appropriate and approved by the Planning Commission and City Council, adjoining property owners, or both. All conveyances hereunder shall be structured to ensure that the grantee has the obligation and the right to affect maintenance and improvement of the common open space; and that such duty of maintenance and improvement is enforced by the owners and tenants of the Planned Unit Development and, where applicable, by adjoining property owners.
C. Owners other than those specified in subsections (g)(1)A. and B. above, and subject to restrictive covenants describing and guaranteeing the open space and its maintenance and improvement, running with the land for the benefit of residents of the Planned Unit Development or adjoining property owners, or both.
(2) Improvements to the common open space shall comply with the following:
A. Any structures located within any common open space shall be accessory to recreational use of the space and shall cover no more than five percent (5%) of all common open space.
B. Common open space and recreational facilities shall not be operated as a profit-making venture.
C. The required open space shall be situated generally near the center of the Planned Unit Development site or along the streets bounding the project area such that the open space is accessible to and usable by all persons living and working in the Planned Unit Development.
D. Not more than fifty percent (50%) of all common open space shall be covered by water.
E. Level or below ground improvements such as swimming pools, tennis courts, and non-motorized trails, shall not occupy more than twenty percent (20%) of open space.
(Ord. 319. Passed 6-18-24.)