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If the Planning Commission finds that a special permit for a planned unit development should be issued, it shall fix the amount of a bond to be filed with the Clerk-Treasurer by the owner of the planned unit development site, which amount shall be approved by the Clerk-Treasurer prior to issuance of the permit. The bond shall be executed by the owner and by a corporate surety authorized to do business in the State. The bond shall be payable to the City to reimburse the City for any damage the City may sustain if the owner or his or her successors or assigns fails to construct and maintain such development, or any part thereof, in compliance with this chapter and with the covenants, conditions and restrictions required under this chapter to be recorded, including, but not limited to, reasonable expenses the City may incur, whether by or without litigation, in obtaining, or attempting to obtain, compliance by the owner or his or her successors and assigns, with this chapter and with such covenants, conditions and restrictions. The condition of the bond shall be that the owner and his or her successors and assigns shall construct and maintain such development in compliance with the requirements of this chapter and with the covenants, conditions and restrictions recorded with the County Clerk as required by this chapter; otherwise, the bond shall remain in full force and effect. (Ord. 1049. Passed 2-26-85.)
(a) Conditions. A special permit for a planned unit development may authorize the development to be carried out in accordance with the plan submitted or with such modifications or conditions, to be specified in the permit, as -the Planning Commission deems necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. Conditions may include, but shall not be limited to, such matters as the recording of a final plat, easements or other additional covenants or restrictions, or time limits or a sequence of development to be observed.
(b) Duration. If a special permit for a planned unit development is issued, a building permit must be obtained and construction of the development must begin within one year after the date of issuance of the special permit:
(c) Renewal. A special permit for a planned unit development shall not be renewed. However, a new application for such a permit may be submitted to and acted upon by the Planning Commission.
(d) Transfer. If the ownership of a planned unit development site, or- a part thereof, is transferred, the special permit shall be deemed revoked, unless the Planning Commission approves transfer of the permit to the successor in interest in the development site. A mortgaging of the development site, or a part thereof, shall not constitute a transfer of ownership within the meaning of this section.
(Ord. 1049. Passed 2-26-85, )
(a) Commencement and Completion. The proposed construction shall begin within twelve months after approval of the application by the Planning Commission. A minimum of fifty percent, in terms of cost, of the fatal construction (including improvements other than buildings) shown on the approved plan shall be completed within a period of two years following approval; otherwise, approval of the plan will expire. The period of time for completion of the development may be extended from time to time by the Commission, upon a showing of good cause by the applicant for the permit.
(b) Grading. The permittee or his or her agent shall notify the City Inspector when the grading is ready for final inspection. Final approval of the grading shall not be given until all grading work, all drainage facilities and their protective devices and all erosion control measures have been completed in accordance with the final approved grading plan and until all required reports and core samples, if any are required, have been submitted. After final inspection and a determination that the work completed is in accordance with the final approved grading plan, the Inspector shall issue a written certification to that effect.
(c) Landscaping. The permittee or his or her agent shall notify the City Manager when the landscaping is ready for final inspection. Final approval of the landscaping shall not be given until all landscaping work, including installation of all plant material and irrigation systems, if any, has been completed in accordance with the final approved landscape plan. After final inspection and a determination that the work completed is in accordance with the final approved landscape plan, the Manager shall issue a written certification to that effect.
(Ord. 1049. Passed 2-26-85.)
No unit in a planned unit development shall be occupied until:
(a) The City Manager or his or her authorized agent inspects the project and finds that all conditions of the special permit are completed; and
(b) An occupancy permit is issued by the City Manager or his or her authorized agent.
(Ord. 1049. Passed 2-26-85.)
All residential planned unit developments shall be designed to meet all of the general development standards concerning open space, circulation, off-street parking, height, coverage, bulk and other conditions prescribed in this chapter in such manner as to form a harmonious integrated project of sufficient unity to justify exception to the general requirements of this Zoning Code. In addition, a planned unit development shall meet the development standards prescribed in other parts of this chapter which by their terms are applicable to such developments of the type in question.
(Ord. 1049. Passed 2-26-85.)
The location and arrangement of structures, harking areas, drives, walks and fences, lighting, signing and appurtenant facilities in a planned unit development shall be compatible with the surrounding land uses. The development shall not impose an undue burden on public services and facilities, such as fire and public services, or on the local school system.
(Ord. 1049, Passed 2-26-85.)
Density standards prescribed in this Zoning Code for the zone in which a planned unit development is located shall apply, unless the Planning Commission finds that authorization of a greater density in such development as provided in this chapter will provide greater open apace and other desirable features which are not regularly required for the zone. However, the Commission may not authorize a density within-such development exceeding 150 percent of the density authorized by this honing Code for the zone in which such development is located.
(Ord. 1049. Passed 2-26-85.)
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