Because of the special characteristics of planned unit developments, special standards governing the development of land for this purpose are required. Whenever there is a conflict or difference between the provisions of this chapter and those of any other chapter in this Zoning Code, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail. Subjects not covered by this chapter shall be governed by the respective provisions found elsewhere in this Zoning Code. The following design standards shall apply to all planned unit developments
(a) Underground utilities, including telephone and electrical systems, are required in all planned unit developments. Appurtenances to these systems which cannot be located underground may be exempted from this requirement, provided that the Planning Board finds that such exemption will not violate the intent or character of the proposed planned unit development.
(b) There shall be reserved within the tract to be developed on a planned unit basis a land area of not less than fifteen percent of the entire tract for use as common open space. Such open space shall not consist of isolated or fragmented pieces of land which would serve no useful purpose. Included in such open space may be such uses as pedestrian walkways, bikeways, park land, open areas, drainageways, clubhouses, recreation facilities or other uses of an essentially open character. Any off-street parking areas required in conjunction with such open space uses shall not be counted as a portion of the required open space. Ownership and disposition of such open space shall be as specified in Section 1278.13.
(c) The minimum gross area of the tract to be developed as a planned unit development shall conform to the following schedule
Type of PUD | Area of Tract (in acres) |
Residential | 20 |
Commercial | 5 |
Industrial | 30 |
Residential/ Commercial | 30 |
Commercial/ Industrial | 40 |
Residential/ Commercial/ Industrial | 40 |
When the planned unit development is a mixture of uses, the amount of land devoted to commercial and/or industrial uses shall be determined by the Planning Board.
(Ord. 82-38 . Passed 9-20-82. )