1276.08 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.

   (a)   All base Residential District regulations shall apply to these planned districts with the exception of those specifically discussed below.

      (1)   Permitted planned uses. All uses that are permitted by right or as conditional uses in the base Residential District shall be permitted in the Residential Planned District, based on the review and approval of the development plan, when actual development or occupancy of existing planned development occurs.

      (2)   Density allowances. The density of the base Residential District may be increased in the Residential Planned District to those amounts indicated on the planned residential charts. Density per acre is per gross land area. Lot density is net, excluding streets and rights-of-way.

      (3)   Specific requirements. Yard, lot width, coverage, lot size, height and parking requirements are in the planned residential charts.

   (b)   Mandatory Requirements in Residential Districts. All of the following requirements shall be complied with:

      (1)   Open space. There shall be reserved, within the tract to be developed on a planned basis, a minimum land area of up to twenty percent of the entire tract (excluding streets), for use as common open space. Twenty percent open space is a firm goal; however, the total open space may be as low as fifteen percent, subject to the site constraints and approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. No more than forty percent of this open space shall be water surface and not more than forty percent of the open space shall have a slope of fifteen percent or greater, except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) hereof. This common open space shall not consist of isolated, linear strips or fragmented pieces of land, unless such pieces join to form a useful amenity such as a walking trail or bike path. Included in this common open space may be such uses as pedestrian walkways, parkland, open areas, swimming pools, clubhouses, tennis courts and other lands of essentially open character, exclusive of off-street parking areas. All land shown on the final development plan, as specified in this chapter, as common open space, shall be preserved perpetually for use as common open space under one of the following options:

         A.   It may be conveyed to the Municipality, which may agree to maintain the common open spaces and any building, structures or improvements that have been placed on it. The Municipality reserves the right to accept, modify or reject such conveyances.

         B.   It may be conveyed to trustees, provided there is an indenture establishing a neighborhood association or similar organization for the maintenance of the planned development. The common open space must be conveyed to the trustees, subject to covenants to be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission restricting the common open space to uses specified on the final development plan and providing for the maintenance of the common open space in a manner that assures its continuing use for its intended purpose. A copy of the association's by-laws, together with proof of incorporation with the Ohio Secretary of State, shall be furnished. Such by-laws shall provide that the association shall maintain an escrow account, funded by an initial deposit upon purchase of a lot/home equal to one year's dues, in order to meet its obligations for the common area features, should the association cease to exist. In order to have a manageable association, no such association shall usually contain more than 350 homes. The final size shall be determined by the Director of Planning and Zoning. Each such association shall be required to have a professional management company run the day-to-day operations of the association, with the association's Board of Trustees and officers to guide such management.

         C.   It may be retained by the owner or developer of the site so long as the owner or developer is actively engaged in doing business on the site. If the project is sold out or if no single owner controls less than twenty-five percent of the site, then the options set forth in paragraphs (1)(A) or (1)(B) hereof must be taken. No common open space shall be put to any use not specified in the final development plan unless the final development plan has been amended to permit such use. However, no authorized change of use may be considered as a waiver of any of the covenants limiting uses of common open space areas, and all rights to enforce these covenants against any permitted use are expressly reserved to the Municipality.

      (2)   Perimeter treatment. The exterior boundary lines of the planned district shall be buffered with landscaping in such a manner as the Planning and Zoning Commission deems appropriate to screen it from the adjacent uses and to ensure compatibility. Where adjacent uses are equal or similar, the Commission may waive pertinent buffering and/or landscaping.

      (3)   Preservation of natural features. Where significant natural features, such as trees, streams, ponds, wildlife habitat or other unique landscape features, are present on the site, they should be preserved wherever possible. These areas may fulfill the open space requirements where specified criteria are met. Hills, escarpments and other inaccessible features may be included as open space upon the recommendation of the Commission.

      (4)   Preservation of historic structures. Where significant historic structures, such as bridges, stone walls, buildings, burial grounds or archeologically significant sites are present on the site, they should be preserved wherever possible. If a dispute arises, verification of historic or archeological significance shall be determined by an appropriate expert selected by the Development Services Director. The applicant shall pay the fee for such expert. These areas may fulfill the open space requirements where specified criteria set by the Commission are met.

   (c)   Flexible Requirements in Residential Districts. Two or more of the following requirements shall be complied with:

      (1)   Public open space. The provision of required open space for general public use shall be designated, provided it is active recreation space or passive recreation space equipped with the appropriate picnic tables, benches and other outdoor furniture. This public open space must also provide easy access and circulation for public use.

      (2)   Bikeways. The provision of linear bikeways along waterways or through wooded areas shall be designated to allow access to the public. These passageways shall be appropriately paved, landscaped and marked. Bikeways shall be paved and the width shall be at least eight feet unless site constraints require a narrower width.

      (3)   Community center. A community center building shall be provided for use by the residents of the development and/or the general public. It shall include meeting space and indoor recreational space and may include day care facilities.

      (4)   Community swimming pool. A community swimming pool shall be provided for use by the residents of the development and/or the general public. It shall include a bathhouse.

      (5)   Innovative open space. An area devoted to active or passive recreation of the intensity and scope of the requirements set forth in subsections (1) through (4) hereof may be proposed as a flexible requirement and may be approved as such by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

   (d)   Planned Residential Density Bonus Maximums.

Use	District Where Use is Permitted						Maximum Density per Acres1	Maximum Lot coverage	Minimum Lot Size (per dwelling unit)
	R1	R2	R3	R4	R6	R10
Single- Family Dwelling	X						1.15	25%	37,850
		X					2.0	30%	18,000
			X				2.0	33%	11,000
				X			2.0	40%	8,500
					X		2.0	45%	5,250
						X	2.0	45%	3,300
Two- Family Dwelling					X		2.0	45%	4,800
						X	2.0	45%	3,200
Three- Family Dwelling						X	2.0	45%	3,200
							2.0
Row House Dwelling						X	2.0	45%	3,300
Multi-family Dwelling						X	2.0	45%	3,300

 

   (e)   Planned Residential Dimension Bonus Maximums.

Use	District Where Use is Permitted						Minimum Setback Requirements			Minimum Dwelling Size			Minimum Lot Frontage
	R1	R2	R3	R4	R6	R10	Front	Side	Rear	2 Sty.		1 Sty.
Single- Family Dwelling	X						40	20	40	2,400		2,000	100
		X					40	12	40	2,000		1,600	90
			X				35	10	35	1,800		1,400	75
				X			30	8	30	1,700		1,300	70
					X		25	6	25	1,500		1,200	55
						X	25	6	25	1,350		1,200	50
Two- Family Dwelling					X		25	6	25	1,200		1,150	70
						X	25	6	25	1,200		1,150	60
Three- Family Dwelling							25	6	25	1,200		1,200	80
Row House Dwelling						X	25	*	25	1,150		1,150/860	22
Condominiums						X	25	10	25	1,150		1,150/860	90
Apartments						X	30	10	30	950**		650**	90

 

*   Setback required by Building Code.

**   1,150 square feet is the minimum requirement for three-bedroom apartment units.

   (f)   The process for obtaining approvals in the Planned Residential District shall be that set forth in Chapter 1282 of the Pickerington Codified Ordinances.

(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)