(A)
A PRUD shall contain a minimum area of ten acres in all Agricultural Zones, and contain a minimum area of four acres in all qualified Residential Zones.
(B) A PRUD shall require a minimum of 20% of the gross site as open space. A completed plan showing landscaping, amenities, and maintenance information is required at preliminary approval. Common space and recreational areas should be the focal point for the overall design of the development and easily accessible to pedestrians.
(1) Open space areas shall not include areas that are occupied by buildings, lots, structures, parking areas or streets. Additionally, required open space shall not include:
(a) Area between buildings;
(b) Front, rear, and side yard setbacks or any area within a residential lot; and
(c) Paved areas such as driveways and private sidewalks.
(2) The open space may include walking pathways, park benches, playground equipment, sport courts, picnic areas, covered pavilions, gardens, and shade trees. Any proposed building within the open space shall not be used as a residence.
(a) To ensure that the recreation and/or open space parcels are permanently reserved and maintained, the city shall require appropriate covenants and agreements restricting the land perpetually as open space for common use and for permanent maintenance of such areas by a homeowners' association.
(b) Any open space that is being considered to be deeded to the city shall meet all set requirements outlined by the Parks and Recreation Department and be approved by City Council. One of the requirements shall be a contiguous area of seven acres of area to be used as open space excluding any additional parking area for the open space.
(C) The basic number of dwelling units in a PRUD shall be the same as the number permitted by the lot area requirements of the same in which the PRUD is located. The lot area may be reduced to match the clustering subdivision ordinance. The density shall be calculated on the gross area of the site, but shall not include sensitive lands or any land within the powerline easement. Sensitive lands are defined as having little to no development potential. Sensitive lands can include floodplains or wetlands.
(D) The basic number of dwelling units in a PRUD may be increased by up to 20% above the base density if the Planning Commission and City Council, in their judgment, determine that the concept, site layout and design, the residential groupings, and the aesthetic and landscaping proposals will provide a superior residential development and environment to that which would result through the normal land subdivision process. It will be up to the Planning Commission and City Council to choose.
(E) The following is required for the additional density:
(1) Enhanced landscaping.
(a) Landscape includes one two-inch caliper tree per unit planted within the park strip to create neighborhood identity.
(b) At least 40% of the open space shall include xeriscape, native plants, and/or any type of water-wise landscape.
(2) Upgraded fencing. Fencing must be upgraded from chain link. Upgraded fencing may include white three-rail fencing, vinyl or brick.
(3) Architecture.
(a) All units shall feature a front porch or balcony with sufficient space for two seats and a walkway.
(b) Architectural variation between each household is required.
(c) Duplicating building facades on the same side of the street shall not be allowed more than every fourth building.
(4) Moderate income housing restriction. At least 10% of the development shall be dedicated to moderate income housing ownership and shall follow the Utah State Code § 10-9a-103(39) definition, and as amended, as "housing occupied or reserved for occupancy by households with a gross household income equal to or less than 80% of the median gross income for households of the same size in the county in which the city is located.” The homes shall be deed restricted for a minimum of ten years. The master development agreement shall have a section dedicated to this requirement.
(5) Any additional requirements that the Planning Commission and City Council see fit may be added.
(6) The applicant may choose to do all of the above requirements or propose any other amenity approved by Planning Commission and City Council.
(F) If a PRUD is located in two or more zones, then the number of units allowed in the PRUD is the total of the units allowed in each zone; however, the units allowed in each zone must be constructed in the respective zone.
(G) The city shall not allow housing unit credit transfer for lands being used as common open spaces which have little or no possibility of housing development.
(Prior Code, § 32.10) (Ord. 05-09, passed - -; Ord. 2-92, passed - -1992; Ord. 27-2024, passed 9-18-2024)