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§ 154.01 PURPOSE AND INTENT.
   The purpose of the PUD, Planned Unit Development District, is to provide comprehensive procedures and standards intended to allow flexibility in the development of residential neighborhoods and/or nonresidential areas that would not be possible under a conventional zoning district. The decision to zone property to a PUD is a public policy decision for the City Council to make in its legislative capacity. The intent of this chapter is to:
   (A)   Provide for the establishment of PUD (Planned Unit Development) zoning districts in appropriate settings and situations to create or maintain a development pattern that complies with the Comprehensive Plan;
   (B)   Allow for the mixing of land uses within a development when such mixing of land uses could not otherwise be accomplished under this title;
   (C)   Provide for variations to the strict application of the land use regulations in this title in order to improve site design and operation, while at the same time incorporating design elements (for example, construction materials, landscaping, lighting, and the like) that exceed the city's standards to offset the effect of any variations;
   (D)   Promote a more creative and efficient approach to land use within the city, while at the same time protecting and promoting the health, safety, comfort, aesthetics, economic viability, and general welfare of the city;
   (E)   Preserve and enhance natural features and open spaces;
   (F)   Maintain or improve the efficiency of public streets and utilities; and
   (G)   Ensure the establishment of appropriate transitions between differing land uses.
(Ord. 2018-290, passed 11-29-2018)
§ 154.02 APPLICATION TO CERTAIN PROPERTIES.
   PUD Districts shall be applied to property only in conjunction with projects which fulfill the purpose of such application. PUD zoning designations shall not be applied to property in advance of specific development applications.
(Ord. 2018-290, passed 11-29-2018)
§ 154.03 ALLOWED USES.
   All permitted uses, permitted accessory uses, conditional uses, interim uses, and uses allowed by administrative permit contained in the various base zoning districts defined in § 153.040 shall be treated as potential allowable uses within a PUD District, provided they would be allowed on the site under the Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord. 2018-290, passed 11-29-2018)
§ 154.04 LOT, SETBACK, AND BUILDING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS.
   The various lot area, lot width, setback, and building height regulations of the most closely related conventional zoning district shall be considered presumptively appropriate but may be departed from to accomplish the purpose and intent of this chapter.
(Ord. 2018-290, passed 11-29-2018)
§ 154.05 INTEGRATED DESIGN.
   A PUD shall consist of a harmonious arrangement and selection of land uses in groupings of buildings that are planned and designed as an integrated unit. The integrated design shall include elements such as building orientation and materials, utilities, parking areas, traffic and pedestrian circulation, landscaping, and open spaces.
(Ord. 2018-290, passed 11-29-2018)
§ 154.06 PROCEDURE.
   (A)   Concept/sketch plan. Prior to the filing of a formal application, the applicant shall submit a concept/sketch plan of the project to the City Planner/Zoning Administrator. A concept/sketch plan shall be processed according to the information requirements, standards, and procedures for concept/sketch plans as established by § 153.066.
   (B)   Development stage plan. Development stage submissions shall depict and outline the proposed implementation of the concept/sketch plan stage for the PUD. Information from the concept/sketch plan stage may be included for background and to provide a basis for the submitted plan. The development stage submissions shall include, but not be limited to, the submission requirements stipulated in § 153.066.
   (C)   Final stage plan. After approval of the development stage plan, the applicant may apply for final plan approval for all or a portion of the PUD. The applicant shall submit the following material for review by and approval of the City Planner/Zoning Administrator prior to issuance of any building permit(s):
      (1)   If the PUD will be developed in different phases, the applicant shall submit a phasing plan for construction of the various elements of the entire PUD;
      (2)   Development plans in final form, based on the approved development stage plan, covering that portion of the PUD where building permits will be requested under the phasing plan;
      (3)   Proof of recording any easements and restrictive covenants prior to the sale of any land or dwelling unit within the PUD and of the establishment and activation of any entity that is to be responsible for the management and maintenance of any public or common open space or service facility;
      (4)   All certificates, seals, and signatures required for the dedication of land and recordation of documents;
      (5)   Final architectural working drawings of all structures;
      (6)   A final plat and final engineering plans and specifications for streets, utilities and other public improvements, together with a development contract agreement for the installation of such improvements and financial guarantees for the completion of such improvements; and
      (7)   Any other plan, agreements, or specifications necessary for the City Planner/Zoning Administrator to review the proposed final plan.
   (D)   Processing.
      (1)   Pre-application meeting. Prior to the filing of an application for PUD, the applicant of the proposed PUD is encouraged to arrange for and attend a meeting with the City Planner/Zoning Administrator. The primary purpose of the meeting shall be to provide the applicant with an opportunity to gather information and obtain guidance as to the general suitability of his proposal for the area for which it is proposed and its conformity to the provisions of this chapter before incurring substantial expense in the preparation of plans, surveys, and other data.
      (2)   Concept/sketch plan. Prior to the filing of a formal application, the applicant shall submit a concept/sketch plan of the project to the City Planner/Zoning Administrator. A concept/sketch plan will be processed according to the information requirements, standards, and procedures for concept/sketch plans as established by division (A) of this section.
      (3)   Development stage.
         (a)   Application procedure. PUD zoning applications shall be processed according to the evaluation criteria and procedures outlined in § 153.024.
         (b)   Information requirements.
            1.   The information required for all PUD development stage plan applications shall be as specified in § 153.066.
            2.   The City Planner/Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, and/or City Council may excuse an applicant from submitting any specific item of information or document required by this division which it finds to be unnecessary to the consideration of the specific PUD being considered.
         (c)   Zoning enactment. A rezoning of a parcel of land to PUD shall not become effective until such time as the City Council approves an ordinance reflecting said amendment, which shall take place at the time the City Council approves the development stage plan.
      (4)   Final stage. After approval of a development stage plan for all or a portion of the proposed PUD, the applicant shall submit the materials outlined in division (C) of this section for review by the City Planner/Zoning Administrator prior to issuance of a building permit(s).
(Ord. 2018-290, passed 11-29-2018)
§ 154.07 PERIODIC PUD REVIEW.
   The City Council may require periodic review of a PUD as a condition to approval of a PUD development stage plan in order to ensure compliance with the conditions of the PUD. At such time, the City Council may, at its discretion, choose to take additional testimony on the PUD.
(Ord. 2018-290, passed 11-29-2018)
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