(a) Density. The total number of dwelling units shall not exceed six per net acre. Net acreage is defined as the area within a development under one unified control devoted to residential uses including dwellings, internal streets, stormwater management areas, and required open space areas; but not including flood plains, wetlands, stands of mature trees intended for preservation, perimeter street right-of-way, or commercial and employment areas. The minimum and maximum density per housing type, as established in the Western Growth Area Master Plan, shall be as detailed in Table 1273.06(a) below.
Table 1273.06(a) Residential Density per Housing Type | ||
Housing Type | Minimum Density per Net Acre | Maximum Density per Net Acre |
Table 1273.06(a) Residential Density per Housing Type | ||
Housing Type | Minimum Density per Net Acre | Maximum Density per Net Acre |
Single-family estate | 0.5 | 2 |
Traditional single-family detached | 2 | 5 |
Patio home | 3 | 7 |
Townhome | 5 | 8 |
Rowhome | 5 | 8 |
Cottage house | 4 | 7 |
Multi-Family | 8 | 12 |
(b) Dwelling Standards. The minimum total floor area required for each housing type, as established in the Western Growth Area Master Plan, shall be as detailed in Table 1273.06(b) below.
Table 1273.06(b) Unit Floor Area per Housing Type | ||
Housing Type | Minimum Unit Size (sq. ft.) | Maximum Unit Size (sq. ft.) |
Table 1273.06(b) Unit Floor Area per Housing Type | ||
Housing Type | Minimum Unit Size (sq. ft.) | Maximum Unit Size (sq. ft.) |
Single-family estate | 4,000 | n/a |
Traditional single-family detached | 2,100 | 3,300 |
Patio home | 1,300 | 2,200 |
Townhome | 1,600 | 2,000 |
Rowhome | 1,600 | 2,000 |
Cottage house | 1,300 | 2,700 |
Multi-family | 800 | 1,600 |
(c) Commercial Use Areas. If the development incorporates commercial use areas, such areas shall be identified on the proposed plan, and such commercial uses shall conform to the requirements of Section 1274.03
unless site development allowances are approved.
(d) Business Park Use Areas. If the development incorporates business park use areas, such areas shall be identified on the proposed plan and a list of uses within the constraints of the definition of business park shall be provided.
(e) Open Space. Between thirty percent and forty percent of the land area of a residential planned unit development, inclusive of areas subject to a conservation easement, shall be designated as open space. Conservation easement areas are not buildable due to protected natural features, such as creeks, floodplains, wetlands, swales, stands of mature and healthy trees, and steep slopes. The open space shall be graded for proper drainage and landscaped, for use by all residents of the planned unit development. The open space may include golf courses and/or contain buildings and structures for recreation or for other use by all residents of the planned unit development.
(f) Pathways. The planned unit development shall include pedestrian and bicycle pathways, that connect all buildings and shared open space within the planned unit development and connect with pathways adjacent to the planned unit development.
(g) Trails. The planned unit development shall provide new trails and trail connections as identified in the Open Space and Environmental Areas Framework Plan of the Western Growth Area Master Plan and/or the 2018 Palos Park Bikeways and Trails Plan, as amended.
(h) Parking. Parking for shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 1282
of this Code unless site development allowances are approved.
(i) Signage. Any signage on the site of the WGA Planned Unit Development shall be in conformity with Chapter 1480 of this Code unless site development allowances are approved.
(Ord. 2021-18. Passed 6-28-21.)