The following development standards shall be considered as minimal standards within the Planned Neighborhood District. These standards shall serve as base standards to be included and modified if desired as part of the development standards text and preliminary plan and further refined as part of the development plan.
(a) Lot Requirements in the Planned Neighborhood District are:
(1) Lot area: No minimum lot area is required, but an area can be considered a Planned Neighborhood District only if a variety of different types of dwelling units are used.
(2) Yards: No yard requirements or distances between buildings are established in order to enable creativity in design. The applicant shall arrange the buildings in such a way that adequate provision is guaranteed for all units to open space, air, light and exposure to sunshine. Zero lot line clusters and variations in building setbacks are encouraged.
(3) The maximum density shall not exceed five dwelling units per net acre. Densities can be increased as provided for in subsection (c)(3) hereof. Public right-of-way shall not be included in the computation of net area.
(4) Single family developments which do not utilize zero lot line clusters or equally creative site design must conform to the R-1 Single family development standards.
(b) Building Requirements in the Planned Neighborhood District are: Maximum height: Except as provided in subsection (c)(3) hereof, no structures shall exceed 35 feet in height.
(c) Site Development Requirements in the Planned Neighborhood District are:
(1) All applicable subdivision regulations and parking, sign and landscaping regulations of this Zoning Ordinance must be satisfied.
(2) A comprehensive development plan must be approved by the Planning Commission which includes all the following elements:
A. Location and size of residential uses indicating the location of any types of dwellings, the density for each separate area of land to be developed, the overall number of units to be constructed, and the overall density of the proposed development.
B. Location, size and type of nonresidential uses such as open space, parks, playgrounds, community facilities and schools to be located in the land to be developed.
C. Proposed phases of development of the land in terms of units, land area, streets, access and uses.
D. Traffic patterns, streets, bikeways, access, parking areas and pedestrian walkways. Conflict between the movement of pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles shall be minimized.
E. Trash collection systems to be used, the location and type of trash containers, and the types of enclosures to be used to screen trash containers from view.
F. A preliminary plat conforming to the subdivision regulations and including at least 20% of the total acreage included in the comprehensive development plan.
(3) Development incentives: Development incentives of increased densities and increased building heights may be recommended by the Planning Commission based on the following criteria:
A. The development is directly adjacent to major thoroughfares, as delineated in the Thoroughfare Plan, and community services.
B. Building design and site design is of high quality and includes the integration of buildings and structures with natural materials or well defined and good design.
C. A well-designed open space system is utilized that provides pedestrian and bicycle access to neighborhood facilities, parks, play areas and scenic areas, and the system includes provision for landscaping and outdoor furniture.
D. Land is provided for major community facilities and schools.
E. Total density shall not exceed eight residential units per net acre.
(Ord. 96-7. Passed 3-5-96.)