To be eligible for
approval, the applicant must demonstrate that the following criteria will be met:
A. Recognizable benefits. The
will result in a
to the ultimate users of the project and to the community, and shall result in a higher quality of
than could be achieved under conventional zoning.
B. Minimum size.
The minimum size of a
shall be 20 acres of contiguous land. However, in the interest of maximizing the use of
as a tool to promote high quality planning and
, the
, upon recommendation from the
, may permit a smaller
if:
(a) The proposed project has unique characteristics and benefits; and/or
(b) The
in question has unique characteristics that significantly impact
, such as unusual topography, tree stands,
, poor soil conditions on portions of the
, water courses, unusual shape or proportions, or utility
which cross the
.
In such case, the applicant shall submit a letter to the
requesting a waiver of the minimum
size requirements. The request shall be submitted prior to submittal of a site plan and application for
approval. The
shall review the request and make a recommendation to the
. The
shall make the final decision concerning a request to waive the
size requirements.
C. Use of public services. The proposed type and
of use shall not result in an unreasonable increase in the use of public services, facilities, and utilities, and shall not place an unreasonable burden upon the subject site, surrounding land, property owners and occupants, or the natural environment.
D. Compatibility with
. The proposed
shall not have an adverse impact upon the
for the
. Notwithstanding this requirement, the
may approve a
proposal that includes uses which are not called for on the future land use map, provided that the
and
determine that such a deviation from the future land use map is justified in light of the current planning and
objectives of the
.
E. Economic impact. The proposed
shall not result in an unreasonable negative economic impact upon surrounding properties.
F. Unified control.
The proposed
shall be under single ownership or control such that there is a single person or entity having responsibility for completing the project, or assuring completion of the project, in conformity with this Ordinance.
The applicant shall provide legal documentation of single ownership or control in the form of agreements, contracts, covenants, and deed restrictions which indicate that the
can be completed as shown on the plans, and further, that all portions of the
that are not to be maintained or operated at public expense will continue to be operated and maintained by the developers or their successors. These legal documents shall bind all
successors in title to any commitments made as a part of the documents. This provision shall not prohibit a transfer of ownership or control, provided notice of such transfer is given to the Township Clerk.
G. Preservation of natural features and rural character. The proposed
shall preserve natural features and the rural character of the
to the maximum extent feasible. In the case of single-family residential
, this may be accomplished by implementing principles of “
” and “
.”
(Ord. passed 7-9-2013)