(A) Residential design standards.
(1) The property shall be a minimum size of two acres.
(2) (a) Residential density shall not be greater than the maximum density permitted in the zoning district in which the property is situated immediately prior to reclassification under this subchapter.
(b) Additional density for residential uses may be allowed at the discretion of the Planning Commission and based upon a demonstration by the applicant of consistency with the Master Plan and of planning and design excellence resulting in a material benefit to the city, adjacent land uses, and/or the ultimate users of the project, where such benefit would otherwise be unlikely to be achieved without the application of the PUD regulations including, without limitation, innovative design producing significant energy efficiency, pedestrian or vehicular safety, long term aesthetic beauty, and protection and preservation of natural resources and features.
(B) Non-residential design standards.
(1) The property shall be a minimum size of one acre.
(2) Non-residential uses may be permitted in combination with other non-residential uses or as part of a common development with residential uses.
(3) The non-residential uses, including parking and vehicular traffic ways, shall be separated and buffered from residential units in a manner consistent with good land and community planning principles.
(C) General design standards.
(1) (a) All regulations applicable to setbacks, parking and loading, general provisions, and other requirements shall be met in relation to each respective land use in the development based upon zoning districts in which the use is listed as a principal permitted use. In all cases, the strictest provisions shall apply.
(b) Notwithstanding division (C)(1)(a) above, deviations with respect to such regulation may be granted as part of the overall approval of the planned unit development, provided features or elements demonstrated by the applicant and deemed adequate by the Planning Commission are designed into the project plan for the purpose of achieving the objectives of this subchapter.
(2) To the maximum extent feasible, the development shall be designed so as to preserve the natural resources and natural features. The benefit, which would reasonably be expected to accrue from the proposal, shall be balanced against the reasonably foreseeable detriments of the activity, taking into consideration the local, state, and national concern for the protection and preservation of the natural resources or features and the following criteria:
(a) The availability of feasible and prudent alternative methods of accomplishing any development;
(b) The extent and permanence of the beneficial or detrimental effects of the proposed activity; and
(c) The size, quality, and rarity of the natural resources or natural features which would be impaired or destroyed.
(3) A perimeter setback and berming shall be required from the Planning Commission for the purpose of buffering the development in relation to surrounding properties. If the planned unit development project includes non-residential uses adjacent to a district authorizing residential uses, and/or if the project is larger than one acre in area, such perimeter setback shall be established with a dimension from the property line of up to 50 feet at the discretion of the Planning Commission, taking into consideration the use or uses in and adjacent to the development. The setback distance need not be uniform at all points on the perimeter of the development.
(4) Thoroughfare, drainage, and utility design shall meet or exceed the standards otherwise applicable in connection with each of the respective types of uses served.
(5) Underground installation of utilities shall be required, including electricity and telephone, as found necessary by the Planning Commission.
(6) Pedestrian walkways shall be separated from vehicular circulation, as found necessary by the Planning Commission.
(7) Signage, lighting, landscaping, building materials for the exterior of all structures, and other features of the project shall be designed and completed with the objective of achieving an integrated and controlled development, consistent with the character of the community, surrounding development or developments, and natural features of the area.
(8) Where non-residential uses adjoin off-site residentially zoned property, noise reduction, and visual screening mechanisms such as earthen and/or landscape berms and/or decorative walls, shall be employed. The Planning Commission, at its discretion, shall review and approve the design and location of such mechanisms.
(9) The City Council upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission shall resolve all ambiguities as to applicable regulations using this chapter, the Master Plan, and other city standards or policies as a guide.
(Ord. 285, passed 12-8-2003) Penalty, see § 154.999