Any planned unit development shall comply with the following project design standards:
(A) Generally.
(1) The proposed PUD shall meet the eligibility criteria of § 152.232.
(2) Uses permitted. Any residential, office or commercial use is permitted, upon a determination that the uses would meet the intent of this subchapter.
(3) Harmony with surrounding uses. The uses and design of the PUD shall be harmonious with the character of the surrounding area in terms of density, intensity of use, size and height of buildings, architecture and other impacts.
(B) Setbacks, general provisions, and other applicable zoning requirements shall be met in relation to each respective land use in the PUD based upon the zoning districts in which the use is listed. In all cases, the strictest provisions shall apply.
(C) Vehicular and pedestrian circulation.
(1) Thoroughfare, drainage, and utility designs shall meet or exceed the standards otherwise applicable in connection with each of the respective types of uses served.
(2) The pedestrian circulation system, and its related sidewalks and pathways, shall be separated from vehicular thoroughfares.
(3) The number and dimensions of off-street parking shall be sufficient to meet the minimum required of §§ 152.280 et seq. However, when warranted by overlapping or shared parking arrangements or based upon specific findings, the Village Council may approve a reduction of the required number of parking spaces as recommended by the Planning Commission.
(D) Utilities.
(1) There shall be underground installation of utilities, including electricity and telephone, unless otherwise permitted by the village.
(2) The uses and design shall be consistent with the available capacity of the existing street network and utility systems or the applicant shall upgrade the infrastructure as required to accommodate the PUD. All streets and parking areas within the proposed PUD shall meet the minimum construction and other requirements of village ordinances and Technical Specifications.
(3) Mechanical equipment shall be placed on the roof or in a side yard or rear yard and shall be screened from the street. Mechanical equipment on the roof shall be screened from abutting streets with parapets or other types of visual screening materials.
(E) Design features. The PUD shall use design features that foster attractiveness and usability throughout the project and that create compatibility with adjoining properties.
(1) Signage, lighting, landscaping, architecture and building materials for the exterior of all structures, and other features of the project, shall be designed and completed with the objective of achieving a quality, integrated development, consistent with the character of the community, surrounding development or developments, and natural features of the area.
(2) Where nonresidential uses adjoin residentially zoned or used property outside the proposed PUD, noise reduction and visual landscape buffer areas such as landscape berms and/or decorative walls, shall be employed in accordance with § 152.329.
(3) The proposed PUD shall provide a minimum of 20% of the gross site acreage as open space. Gross site area for the purposes of computing required open space does not include private and public rights-of-way or detention/retention basins. Such open space will remain undisturbed and reserved for passive enjoyment of the users of the development and shall not include retention ponds or other bodies of water, required yards around residential building lots, or other similar features. This open space requirement may be waived by the Planning Commission and Village Council, if determined to be not applicable due to the type and character of development.
(4) Natural and historic features. The development shall be designed to promote the preservation of any significant natural or historic features on the site. Vegetation shall be preserved and/or new landscaping generously provided to ensure that proposed use will be adequately buffered from one another and from surrounding public and private property.
(F) Additional considerations. Deviations with respect to ordinance regulations may be granted as part of the overall approval of the PUD. The deviations may be considered, provided that there are features or elements demonstrated by the applicant and deemed adequate by the Planning Commission and Village Council and designed into the project plan for the purpose of achieving the objectives of this subchapter.
(Ord. 150, passed 10-12-2020)