Planned unit developments for R-3 district shall be defined as a building or groups of buildings situated on land which is under single ownership or unified control and which is either entirely residential in nature, or predominantly residential in nature, but wherein various compatible uses hereinafter indicated may be conducted. Planned unit developments for this district shall further meet the following criteria:
(A) A waiver of lot area, yards, height and stories requirements may be granted providing the total land area for wholly or predominantly residential uses shall be equal to or more than the sum of the total of minimum lot areas required per d.u. and minimum lot area per non- residential uses permitted in this district. To insure that adequate open space is provided, the total land for residential purposes required may not be infringed upon for parking for non-residential purposes although common parking areas will be permitted.
(B) Adequate vehicular circulation and off-street parking meeting the requirements of the regulations for this district are provided.
(C) The dwelling unit density for this district is not exceeded, and that such density shall be based upon computations in § 161.291(A) as distinct from non-residential uses.
(D) Covenants to provide maintenance of commonly owned land and any improvements thereon are found to be acceptable to the City Council.
(E) At least 250 square foot of recreational area per dwelling unit shall be provided for recreational and playground purposes including but not limited to swimming pools, tennis courts, golf putting green, tot lot, badminton, community centers, and other recreational uses will be permitted, but shall be limited to the residents of the planned unit development and subject to their control. Any such accessory uses shall not be of a commercial nature which are open to the general public. This required recreational area may be part of the open space computed in (A) above.
(F) Planned unit developments shall also meet the requirements of the Subdivision Regulations. Development may be staged, permits issued for each stage.
(G) Permitted non-residential uses shall be limited to the following, and shall be situated so as not to conflict with the residential portion(s) of the development: parking areas for uses in less restricted districts; kindergarten or day nursery; offices of Physicians, Dentists, Architects, Attorneys, Accountants, Engineers, Real Estate, Insurance, Urban Planning, Welfare and Charitable Services, and other offices deemed to be compatible by the Planning Commission; Music, Art, or Dancing Schools; Barber and Beauty Shops; Museum and Art Galleries; Laundromat; Coffee Shop or Restaurant; Drug Stores.
(H) The granting of a conditional use permit for a planned unit development shall be valid for a period of 12 months from the date of approval. If substantial progress has not been made toward exercising the permit it shall become null and void.
(Prior Code, Art. 21, § 21-202)