A. Minimum Project Area. In a PAD, there shall be no minimum site size.
B. Minimum Dimensions. The minimum lot area, width, frontage, and yard requirements otherwise applying to individual buildings in the zone in which a PAD is proposed do not apply within a PAD except as hereinafter provided.
C. Peripheral Setbacks. Along project boundaries, the required front, side or rear yards shall be the same as those required by Section 151.15.005 of this Code.
D. Open Area; Landscaping. A minimum of 25 percent of the gross lot area shall be developed as permanent open space. The minimum open area of all sites shall be landscaped and permanently maintained in accordance with Article 151.15. Landscaping shall primarily consist of groundcover, ferns, trees, shrubs, and/or other living plants, and with sufficient permanent irrigation installation to properly maintain all vegetation. Decorative design elements such as fountains, pools, benches, sculptures, planters, and similar elements may be placed within the area. These provisions shall apply to all new projects and to an addition or remodeling of an existing structure that creates new dwelling units. The required open space shall be designed and arranged to offer the maximum benefits to the occupants of the development as well as provide visual appeal and building separation. The open area may be allocated as follows:
Private open space designated for the exclusive use of individual dwelling units such as patio areas and balconies of at least 60 square feet with a minimum dimension of 6 feet may be included as part of the required open space and be given credit for 2-square feet of required open area for each 1-square foot so provided, not to exceed 200-square feet of total open space credit for any one dwelling unit.
Required open space does not include:
1. Balconies. Balconies that are required for entrances or exits shall not be considered as open space except where such exits or entrances are for the sole use of the unit.
2. Roofed Structures. Allocated open space shall not include roofed or enclosed structures, except for open unclosed private patios or balconies.
3. Driveways and Parking. Open space shall not include vehicular circulation areas such as driveways, driveway easements, or open parking areas.
E. Building Heights. The maximum building height for all uses within any PAD shall be those heights set by the respective zoning district in which the PAD is located.
F. Separation between Structures/Setback Requirements. To provide privacy, air, and access to the dwelling within the development, the minimum separation of structures/setbacks from property lines consistent with the applicable provisions of the International Building Code shall be maintained.
G. Private Local Streets in a Planned Area Development. Streets in a PAD shall be developed in accordance with the provisions of Section 151.08.003.C.
('76 Code, Art. 12-1) (Ord. 743, passed 4-10-86)