(A) General standards.
(1) The approval of the Development Plan may provide for such exceptions from the regulations associated with traditional zoning districts as may be necessary or desirable to achieve the objectives of the proposed planned development. No Planned Development shall be allowed which would result in:
(a) Inadequate or unsafe vehicular access to the development;
(b) Peak-hour traffic volumes exceeding the capacity of the adjoining or nearby streets. Capacity shall be based on a street providing “level of service D” as defined in the latest publication of Transportation and Traffic Engineers Handbook, Institute of Transportation Engineers;
(c) An undue burden on public parks, recreation areas, schools, fire and police protection and other public facilities which serve or are proposed to serve the planned development;
(d) A failure to comply with the performance standards contained in § 156.119;
(e) Other detrimental impacts on the surrounding area including, but not limited to, visual and noise pollution.
(2) In addition to the above requirements, all planned developments shall be subject to the review criteria established in § 156.114. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to clearly establish that the above requirements are met.
(B) Other codes. All requirements of other codes and ordinances of the City (such as Building Code) shall be applicable.
(C) Planned Development - Residential (PD-R).
(1) Density. The density of residential development - shall be consistent with the intent of the original underlying residential district(s). While the district regulations specifies upper limits to residential density, density of a Planned Development may be limited to that which is established in the original residential district or which is consistent and compatible with nearby existing developed areas. Conversely, the density limits indicated in the district regulations may be exceeded on portions of the site within a PD-R district as long as the total site density limit is not exceeded. This is referred to as “density transfer”. Additionally, the total site density may be exceeded up to a limit, upon conclusion of the Plan Commission and the Board of Trustees that the density bonus provisions contained in division (C) below have been satisfied. This is referred to as “density bonus”.
(2) Calculation of density.
(a) The computation of density shall be based on dwelling units per net acre for the entire site.
(b) To compute the number of dwelling units per net acre, 15% of the gross acreage of the parcel shall be deducted and the net acreage divided by the lowest minimum lot size of the underlying residential district. The following provides an example of density calculation for a 20 acre tract in the residential district:
20 acres x 43,560 square feet per acre = 871,200 sq. ft.
871,200 sq. ft. - (871,200 x 0.15) = 740,520 sq. ft.
740,520/6,000 sq. ft. min, lot size = 123 dwelling units
(c) In situations where a proposed PD-R district overlaps two or more dwelling districts, density shall be calculated separately for the portions of the PD-R district in each of the original residential districts.
(3) Density bonus. The Plan Commission may recommend and the Board of Trustees may approve an increase in density within a PD-R district, up to a maximum of 20%, which shall be based on the precepts listed below. The density bonuses shall be treated as additives and not compounded.
Maximum Percentage Increase | Design Element |
10% | A minimum of an additional 5% of the net development area devoted to common open space (above the minimum requirement) and improved with public pedestrian ways, bike paths, park land, swimming pools, tennis courts, community centers, club buildings, etc. |
5% | Creative site designs and building groupings, which take advantage of natural terrain and resolve existing on-site and off-site water run-off and erosion problems. The provision of storm drainage retention as a site amenity is encouraged. Variations in building design are permissible. |
5% | Creative use of landscape materials and the provision of more extensive landscaping than would otherwise be required under the landscaping requirements found elsewhere in this chapter. |
If density bonuses (increases) are requested under this section, the applicant shall document all site amenities or improvements for the village’s review and consideration.
(4) Development phasing. If the sequence of construction of various portions of the development is to occur in stages, then the open space and/or recreational facilities shall be developed, or legally provided for on a final plat, in reasonable proportion to the number of dwelling units intended to be developed during any given stage of construction as approved on a final plat by the Board of Trustees. Furthermore, at no time during the construction of the project shall the number of constructed dwelling units per acre of developed land exceed the overall density per net acre established by the approved PD-R district.
(5) Non-residential uses in PD-R developments. Non-residential uses are limited to those specifically listed in the dwelling zoning districts. Such non-residential uses shall be subject to all requirements for lot area, width, height, yards and setbacks prescribed in the district in which the proposed PD-R development is located.
(6) Common open space requirements.
(a) Common open space shall comprise at least 15% of the gross area of the residential development or be of a size equivalent to one acre for each 100 persons of expected population of the development, whichever is greater. For purposes of this subsection, the expected population shall be determined by multiplying the total number of dwelling units times 2 persons per dwelling unit.
(b) The amount of required common open space may be reduced by an amount equal to twice the total area of private balconies or patios. The balconies or patios shall be accessible to individual dwelling units, consist of at least 60 square feet of outdoor area, and have at least a horizontal dimension of six or more feet. In no case shall the area devoted to common open space be less than 10% of the gross lot area.
(c) Common open space shall be used for recreational, park or environmental amenity purposes for the collective enjoyment of the occupants of the development.
(d) In addition to the above open space requirements, the following regulates the use of this common open space in terms of physical surface characteristics, size, location and physical improvements therein.
1. Of the required common open space, up to one-half of it may be covered by water, flood plain, stormwater detention/retention facilities or left in a natural state.
2. The area of each parcel of open space shall not be less than 6,000 square feet in area nor less than 30 feet in its smallest dimension. In addition, at least 50% of the common open space shall be contiguous or connected via pedestrian/bicycle paths.
3. To the extent practicable, common open spaces should be distributed equitably throughout the development in relation to the dwelling units that such common open space is intended to serve. The open space shall not be isolated in one corner of a development, but shall be highly accessible (physically and/or visually) to the residents of the development.
(e) Where common open space is to be provided in a subdivided residential development, the use, operation, and maintenance of areas for common open space, common ground, and common buildings shall be guaranteed by the establishment of a trust indenture providing for such by a subdivision association or trustees. Said indenture shall be approved by the Village Attorney prior to recording the indenture simultaneously with the recording of the final plat.
(7) Perimeter buffer requirements.
(a) Where a PD-R development proposes residential development along the perimeter of the site, which is higher in density than that of an adjacent dwelling district, there shall be a minimum 30 foot wide buffer area. The buffer area shall be kept free of buildings or structures and shall be landscaped or protected by natural features so that all higher-density residential buildings are effectively screened from the abutting lower density residential property.
(b) Where a PD-R development abuts a commercial or industrial use or district, there shall be a minimum 30 foot wide buffer area. This buffer area shall be permanent and landscaped and/or otherwise provided with screening (such as sight proof fencing) so as to effectively screen the commercial or industrial use form the PD-R development.
(8) Payment for allocation. In addition to providing the required areas of common open space within the residential development, the owner/developer shall pay to the village for allocation to the Park Improvement Fund the sum of $500 per dwelling unit. This payment shall be paid at the time of approval of the final plat of the subdivision by the Board of Trustees of the village. If the payment is not made to the village at such time, the Mayor shall not sign the final plat for recording purposes.
(D) Planned Development - Business (PD-B).
(1) Site coverage. Total site coverage by uses permitted in the PD-B districts shall be 70%, except as permitted to be exceeded in accordance with subsection (b) below.
(2) Site coverage bonus. The Plan Commission may recommend and the Board of Trustees may approve an increase in maximum site coverage from 70% up to 90%. In order to qualify for this bonus, the development plan must demonstrate compliance with four or more of the following performance criteria:
(a) Incorporate storm drainage retention facilities as a site amenity.
(b) Install storm drainage detention facilities underground.
(c) Increasing parking lot landscaping by 50% more than otherwise required.
(d) Submitting for approval developments on tracts that are five or more acres in size.
(e) Design of principal access to the development tract at an approved location that allows for shared access by an adjacent property.
(f) Construction of separate-grade pedestrian and bicycle paths.
(g) Providing for screened loading areas.
(h) Demonstration of a development using innovative architectural, site planning and land use design and of such quality as to set an excellent example for subsequent development or redevelopment projects.
(i) Any other performance criteria that further the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and that, in the opinion of the Plan Commission and Board of Trustees warrant the approval of development bonuses.
(3) Signage. Signage shall be in compliance with § 156.049 unless the applicant for a PD-B district designation elects to submit a “Comprehensive Sign Plan” in addition to the submission of other required development plan documents. The Plan Commission may recommend, and the Board of Trustees may approve, a Comprehensive Sign Plan and such plan shall be made part of the chapter approving the PD district. This chapter may contain conditions, requirements or standards regarding signs that may be stipulated by the Board of Trustees. Comprehensive Sign Plans approved under this section shall be evaluated based upon the following criteria:
(a) Placement. All signs shall be placed where they are sufficiently visible and readable for their function. Factors to be considered shall include the purpose of the sign, its location relative to traffic movement and access points, site features, structures and sign orientation relative to viewing distances and viewing angles.
(b) Quantity. The number of signs that may be approved within any development shall be no greater than that required to provide project identification and entry signs, internal circulation and directional information to destinations and development sub-areas and business identification. Factors to be considered shall include the size of the development, the number of development sub areas, and the division or integration of sign functions.
(c) Size. All signs shall be no larger than necessary for visibility and readability. Factors to be considered in determining appropriate size shall include topography, volume of traffic, speed of traffic, visibility range, proximity to adjacent uses, amount of sign copy, placement of display (location and height), lettering style and the presence of distractive influences. In no event shall a plan contain a sign that exceeds by more than 50% that of any maximum area standard contained in § 156.049 unless otherwise waived by the Board of Trustees.
(d) Materials. Sign materials shall be compatible with architectural and/or natural features of the project. This may be accomplished through similarity of materials for sign structures and faces, the use of complementary colors, similarity of architectural style or the use of consistent lettering style and typography. A request for approval for a comprehensive Sign Plan shall accompany the request for PD-B zoning classification and shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. A site plan, depicting the proposed plan of development and illustration of proposed sign locations;
2. Descriptions and drawings indicating size, qualities, materials and illumination; and
3. A narrative description of the common theme for signage within the development, how it relates to architectural and/or landscaping elements of the development, and how the Comprehensive Sign Plan relates to each of the criteria set forth in this section.
(4) Perimeter buffer requirements. Where a PD-B development abuts a residential district, there shall be a minimum 50 foot buffer area between any non-residential use and the adjacent residential district. This buffer area shall be landscaped in accordance with § 156.089.
(5) Minimum building setbacks. Building setbacks shall be in accordance with the approved site plan for a PD-B development. Where a commercial use abuts a dwelling district, the minimum building setbacks established in the district regulations shall apply.
(`92 Code, § 40-5-10) (Ord. 00-11, passed 7-5-00; Am. Ord. 2002-10, passed 4-3-02)