In the development of a Planned Unit Development certain standards must be adhered to when designing the "General and Final Development Plans". Those standards are as follows:
(A) As a basis for determining the acceptability of a Planned Unit Development proposal, specific consideration shall be given as to whether or not it is consistent with the "Definition" and the "Intent and Purpose" of this section. That it has been prepared with competent professional advice and guidance in terms of planning, architecture and engineering and that it produces significant benefits in terms of improved environmental design;
(B) Specific lot size, density, open space, building location, height, size, floor area, building setbacks, parking, and other such requirements shall be based upon determination as to their appropriateness to the land uses and/or structures as they relate to the total environmental concept of the Planned Unit Development, and that they are consistent with the criteria set forth in this section and with those generally accepted as standards necessary to insure the protection of the general public health, safety and welfare. Such requirements shall be made a part of the approved "Final Development Plan" and shall be, along with the plan itself, be construed and enforced as a part of this chapter; and
(C) Engineering and subdivision design standards relative to street type, location and width, sidewalks, street lighting, infrastructure improvements, lot arrangement and other elements of site design shall be based upon the submission of detailed engineering drawings with standards showing the effectiveness of each element as it relates to the total plan. It is necessary for the plans to be consistent and compatibility with the existing land use patterns in the areas peripheral to the development. In no case shall minimal construction standards be less than those necessary to protect the general public health, safety and welfare. To this intent the specific provisions of the "Development Regulations, Chapter 158”. Precise standards proposed for the development shall be made a part of the approved "Final Development Plan" and shall be construed to be and enforced as part of this chapter.
(D) The following objectives shall be obtained through the use of the Planned Unit Development policies and procedures:
(1) To permit a maximum choice in the types of environment available to the public by allowing a development that would not be possible under the strict application of this and other village regulations pertaining to land development;
(2) To promote a creative approach to the use of land and related physical facilities that results in better design and development, with the inclusion of aesthetic amenities;
(3) To combine and coordinate architectural styles, building forms, and building relationships with a possible mixing of different urban uses in an innovative design;
(4) To encourage a pattern of development to preserve natural vegetation, topographic and geological features, and environmentally appropriate features;
(5) To provide for the prevention and control of soil erosion, surface flooding, and the preservation of subsurface water;
(6) To create a method for the permanent preservation of common open space for the continued use and enjoyment of the residents of the development;
(7) To provide for more usable and suitably located recreation facilities, schools, and other public and private facilities;
(8) To promote the more efficient use of the land, resulting in more economically feasible networks of utilities, streets, and other facilities;
(9) To encourage a land use which promotes the public health, safety, comfort, morals, and welfare;
(10) To create a method for the permanent preservation of architectural and historic landmarks.
(E) The Planned Unit Development is intended to provide for developments incorporating a single type or a variety of related uses which are planned and developed as a unit. The Planned Unit Development should provide amenities not otherwise required by law, and often establishes facilities and open space greater than the minimums required by law;
(F) The Planned Unit Development may consist of conventionally subdivided lots to be sold, unsubdivided single ownership lots, separate condominium ownership of structures, and/or other ownership methods that are considered appropriate for the subdivision of property. Also the development shall provide a plat of subdivision, which shall establish the location and extent of the features that will be incorporated into the Planned Unit Development.
(Am. Ord. 06-0369, passed 2-1-06)