The following standards represent broad parameters under which all PUD developments must be designed:
(a) Central Water and Sewer Facilities. All structures in developments approved as a PUD must be served by public water (if available) and storm and sanitary sewer facilities.
(b) Residential Development. Clustering residential density is permitted and encouraged to provide required common open space. The density of the land use shall in no case be more than allowed in the conventional underlaying residential zoning district. The maximum impervious surface proposed must not exceed sixty percent (60%) of the total developed residential area. An areas that is no less than forty percent (40%) of the residential area shall be devoted to useful and desirable common open space established to provide recreational opportunities and to preserve unique environmental features on the site.
(c) Commercial Development. Area requirements, building heights, and parking and loading requirements shall in no case be more than allowed in the conventional underlaying commercial zoning district. The maximum impervious surface proposed must not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the total developed commercial area. The maximum building coverage shall not exceed fifty percent (50%). An area that is no less than twenty percent (20%) of the commercial area shall be devoted to useful and desirable common open space established to provide recreational opportunities and to preserve unique environmental features on the site.
(d) Industrial Development. Area requirements, building heights, and parking and loading requirements shall in no case be more than allowed in the conventional underlaying industrial zoning district. The maximum impervious surface proposed must not exceed eighty-five percent (85%) of the total developed industrial area. The maximum building coverage shall not exceed fifty-five percent (55%). An area that is no less than fifteen percent (15%) of the industrial area shall be devoted to useful and desirable common open space established to provide recreational opportunities and to preserve unique environmental features on the site.
(e) Development Layout and Design. Specific residential density, as well as the development intensity of nonresidential uses and the development design and layout, shall be based on the applicant’s ability to provide sufficient evidence to the Planning Commission and Council that the complete development displays excellence in design by properly considering any significant natural and historic features, the topography, natural drainage patterns, roadway access and circulation, surrounding land uses, the enhancement of the general welfare of the public, and aesthetically desirable land development.
(f) Landscape Plan. A landscape plan shall be provided with each PUD development. Without limitation on any other requirements, it is expected that attractive landscaped buffer areas shall be provided between incompatible land uses and activities.
(g) Front, Side and Rear Setback Standards for Perimeter Lots. All lots that are located along the perimeter of the PUD shall have a minimum front, side, and rear setback equal to those that would normally be specified in the underlaying conventional zoning district for the particular land use.
(h) Common Open Space. The requirement amount of common open space for each district shall be established as open space forever, and provisions shall be established for the maintenance and care thereof. The legal articles relating to any organization of property owners in the development charged with such open space maintenance is subject to review and approval by the Village Attorney. The Planning Commission and/or Council may require, as a condition of final approval, any evidence deemed necessary to document that the required common space will remain in its stated condition forever, such evidence to include such legal documents as deed restrictions, conservation easements, etc.
(i) Front, Side, and Rear Setback Standards for Interior Lots. Within the PUD, there shall be no minimum lot size, lot width, or building setback requirements, except as provided in subsection (g) hereof.
(j) Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities. For all land uses located within the PUD, appropriate off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided in sufficient number for the intended use of the property.
(Ord. 638. Passed 6-4-03.)