A planned unit development shall be constructed in accordance with the approved planned unit development plan and supporting specific content. Changes to the planned unit development shall be considered to be a major change, minor change, or administrative change in accordance with this Section.
(A) Major Change
1. Major changes are modifications which alter the concept or intent of the planned unit development, or that:
(a) Do not comply with the underlying zoning regulations of this Zoning Ordinance;
(b) Does not comply with a condition of approval;
(c) Reduces the amount of usable open space, common open space or landscaping by more than 5%;
(d) Increases or decreases the number of off-street parking spaces provided by more than 5%;
(e) Increases the overall building coverage by more than 5%;
(f) Increases the building height by more than 5% or 5 feet, whichever is less;
(g) A change in the vehicle circulation pattern that would increase points of access, change access to another street or increase projected traffic volumes;
(h) Any reductions or alterations in the approved public benefit and amenities to be provided;
(i) A change in the location and arrangement of general land use categories within the development;
(j) An increase or decrease in the final approved land use mix in any phase of the development;
(k) An increase or decrease in the number of dwelling units; and
(l) A change to approved project phasing;
2. A request for a major change must be processed as a new planned unit development, including the requirements for fees and notices.
(B) Minor Changes
Minor Changes are modifications that are not defined as major changes and do not alter the concept or intent of the planned unit development. Minor changes may be approved by the Village Board without the review and recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission unless the Village Board refers the request for a minor change to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation.
1. If the Village Board refers a minor change to the Planning and Zoning Commission, the minor change shall be processed as a major change in accordance with this Chapter.
(C) Administrative Changes
The Zoning Administrator is authorized to approve the following administrative changes to a planned unit development:
1. The replacement, modification, or alteration of signs where such replacement, modification, or alteration complies with Chapter 11 of this Zoning Ordinance and that:
(a) Does not increase the total number of signs;
(b) Does not increase the total height of any sign by more than 25%;
(c) Does not increase the total sign area of any sign by more than 25%;
(d) Does not decrease the setback of any sign; and
(e) Does not illuminate any wall sign that was not previously illuminated.
2. The installation of a ground mounted changeable copy sign that complies with Chapter 11 of this Zoning Ordinance.
3. The following accessory uses or structures:
(a) Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
(b) Building-mounted solar energy systems.
(c) Wireless telecommunication facilities, where such wireless telecommunication facilities comply with Chapter 14 of this Zoning Ordinance.
(d) Outdoor seating and related improvements in the B-2 zoning district.
4. Demolition of buildings or structures, when the demolition activity does not result in a change that would be defined as a major change. (Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021; amd. Ord. 2022-4972, 8-1-2022)