(A) The number of dwellings that may be constructed within an OS-PUD shall be determined as follows:
(1) Determine gross site area. The gross site area may include road right-of-way if included in legal description;
(2) Subtract half of the primary conservation areas. For purposes of this chapter, PRIMARY CONSERVATION AREAS shall be defined as existing wetlands, creeks, streams, ponds, lakes or other waterbodies, floodplains and slopes over 20%; and
(3) Multiply this acreage by the maximum average density from the density table to determine the number of dwellings permitted.
(B) The determination of the existence of wetlands and floodplain areas on a parcel shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission through a written determination by the state’s Department of Environmental Quality or by an analysis performed by a professional biologist, ecologist, environmental engineer or similar professional person deemed acceptable to the Planning Commission.
(1) Additional dwellings above what is allowed by this section may be permitted at the discretion of the Township Board following a recommendation by the Planning Commission if the development provides additional amenities or preserves additional open space that would result in a significant recognizable benefit to the township and residents of the PUD. Items that could be added to a PUD so it may be eligible for consideration for additional dwelling units shall include one or more of the following items as well as similar items:
(a) Provision of recreational facilities such as playground areas with play equipment, ballfields, bike path, human-made lake, and community building or similar recreation facility;
(b) Additional landscaping to preserve or enhance the rural view along the roadway;
(c) Enhancement of existing wetlands, subject to applicable regulations; and
(d) Provision of a public or community water and/or sanitary sewer system.
(2) (a) If additional dwelling units are to be permitted, the maximum number of dwelling units shall be determined by multiplying the maximum average density permitted in the density table by the gross acreage of the site excluding only the acreage devoted to any non-residential uses.
(b) In no case shall the number of dwelling units exceed what is permitted by this section.
(Ord. passed 7-12-2012, § 12.12)