(A) The purpose of this section is to provide alternate zoning procedures for the Single-Family Residential Districts. A planned unit development enables a tract of land under single ownership or unified control to be developed at various densities provided that total development density is not greater than the maximum dwelling district. This can provide for more efficient use of open space, tree cover, recreation areas and scenic vistas.
(B) Under this section, lots may be reduced in area below the minimum lot size required by the residential district in which the development is located, provided that the average lot size of the total lots plus the total common area created in the development is not below the minimum lot size required by the applicable district.
(C) The land utilized by public utilities, such as easements for major facilities, such as electrical transmission lines, sewer lines, and water mains, where such land is not available to the owner for development because of such elements, shall not be considered as part of the gross acreage in computing the maximum number of lots that may be created under the procedure hereinafter described.
(D) The maximum number of lots that may be approved shall be computed by subtracting, from the total gross acreage available for subdivision under this planned unit development procedure the actual amount of street right-of-way required and that land in (C) which is not available, and by dividing the remaining area by the minimum lot area requirements of the existing residential district or districts in which the development is to be located.
(E) Private recreation facilities are limited to the use of the owners or occupants of the development, including golf courses, swimming pools, parkways, ornamental areas, extensive tree cover and lowland along streams.
(F) The minimum size parcel of land required for this P.U.D. shall be two acres.
(G) This P.U.D. shall be permitted in the “R-I” and “R-2” Zone District.
(Ord. 887, § 4.19, passed - -)