(A) Purpose. The purpose of the Planned Unit Development (PUD) District is to provide for alternative land developments where a variety of residential, commercial or industrial uses are planned and developed as a whole. PUDs allow for more flexible lot size and setback standards. A PUD shall conform to the following.
(1) The number of dwelling units erected shall not exceed the number approved by the Plan Commission on the Master Plan unless a density increase is approved by the Plan Commission.
(2) Only land uses that are approved on the Master Plan may be permitted within a PUD.
(3) Up to 10% of the gross land area in a PUD may be used for commercial, industrial and non-recreation public uses, provided that the Plan Commission finds that the uses are necessary or desirable and are appropriate with respect to the primary purpose of residential development.
(4) Each PUD shall have common open space. Common open space may include street rights-of-way, driveways and parking lots which directly serve recreational areas. At least 10% of the
gross land area in a PUD shall be allocated for parks, open space and recreational purposes.
(5) All utilities, including communication and electric systems shall be placed underground within the limits of the development or effectively screened. What constitutes effective screening shall be determined by the Plan Commission.
(6) The development plan shall include a common water supply and distribution system, either public or private, shall meet the approval of the Plan Commission and the local health official, and shall be built at no expense to the local government.
(7) The development plan shall include a sanitary sewer system connected to a public sewer system, if available within a reasonable distance from the project, or it shall provide for a central collection and treatment system in accordance with the requirements of both the Plan Commission and the County Health Department.
(8) The plan of the project shall provide for the integrated and harmonious design of buildings in the commercial and industrial areas and the parcels shall be developed in park-like surroundings. The parcels shall be landscaped, and woodlands used to screen lighting, parking areas and loading areas from adjacent residential areas.
(B) Procedure for approval of a PUD. Generally, the procedure for subdivision plat approval as outlined in the county subdivision regulations shall be followed with these exceptions.
(1) The applicant shall submit a preliminary site plan (Master Plan) in triplicate to the Plan Commission which includes, but is not restricted to, the following information:
(a) Location and boundaries of tract to be developed, showing the general layout of streets and the existing and proposed land uses of all areas;
(b) Tentative placement of all improvements on the site, showing how recommendations of this chapter have been used;
(c) General proposals on densities for residential and other uses. To allow for sufficient flexibility, the Plan Commission may allow minor shifts in use locations and densities, provided that the general overall plan is adhered to; and
(d) The proposed schedule for development of the site.
(2) The Plan Commission shall give notice of acceptance or rejection of the proposal within 60 days. Reasons for rejection along with suggestions for revisions shall be given in writing. The developer may resubmit plans after the suggested corrections or additions are made.
(C) Development standards.
(1) A planned residential or residential/commercial development must comprise an area of at least ten acres.
(2) A planned office development must comprise an area of at least two acres.
(3) A planned commercial development must comprise an area of at least four acres.
(4) A planned industrial development must comprise an area of at least four acres.
(5) All minimum requirements for development standards shall be proposed by the applicant and approved by the Plan Commission.
(6) No abandoned, junked, inoperable or derelict vehicles, farm machinery, equipment or miscellaneous scrap or building debris may be stored within PUD boundaries.
(D) State legislation. This section shall also recognize I.C. 36-7-4-1508, I.C. 36-7-4-1403 and I.C. 36-7-4-601.
(Ord. passed 7-20-1992; Ord. 2006-9-5, passed 9-5-2006)