§ 151.456 "PB" PLANNED BUSINESS DISTRICT.

   (A)   Generally.

      (1)   The "PB" District is intended to provide for maximum commercial site design and utilization in areas favorable for commercial growth. It is the purpose of these regulations to facilitate the establishment of developments and uses in locations appropriate under approved site plans.

      (2)   This allows the village to create a more attractive community, maximize economic value and to reduce capital expenditures for public improvements.

   (B)   Special procedures in "PB" District. A permit for any proposed development in the "PB" District shall not be issued until:

      (1)   The preliminary development plan is approved by the Village Board of Trustees.

      (2)   The application process and requirements shall be the same as those for a PCD except as indicated below.

         (a)   The design and configuration of the PB District must balance the high visibility and accessibility of the area with limited curb cuts to individual businesses.

         (b)   Pedestrian and bike access is required by providing sidewalks and such other or additional access as may be required to implement the Metro East Park and Recreation District Plan and the Land Use and Transportation Plan, as amended from time to time.

         (c)   All developments must provide for internal transportation circulation within the development and between adjacent tracts.

         (d)   The development to upgrade "rural" roadway conditions to "urban" conditions.

         (e)   A high level of building design is required.

   (C) Approval. A site development plan is approved by the Village Board of Trustees. The site development requirements, plan submittals, review and approval process are the same as that for a PCD.

   (D)   Uses and regulations.

      (1)   The permitted uses allowed in the "PB" Planned Business District shall be limited to those listed in § 151.046. Special uses shall be as listed in § 151.047.

      (2)   Specific sign regulations shall be per the sign section elsewhere in this Code and as modified below.

         (a)   The permitted signs in a PB District shall be those shown on Table 1.5A for a B-2 Zone.

         (b)   The maximum sign areas shall be those shown on Table 1.5B for B-2 Zone. However, note "e", where applicable shall apply.

         (c)   The number, dimensions and location of individual signs shall be those shown on Table 1.5C for the B-2 zone. However, note "l" where applicable shall apply.

         (d)   Table 1.5D shall apply.

         (e)   The permitted sign characteristics shall be those shown on Table 1.5E for the I Zone District.