[R.O. 2009 § 483.010]
This Article contains the regulations
for a Planned Unit Development, herein "PUD." These regulations are
supplemented and qualified by additional general regulations appearing
elsewhere in this Title.
[R.O. 2009 § 483.020]
The intent of this Article is to
provide a voluntary and alternate zoning procedure in applicable Zoning
Districts in order to permit flexibility in Building types and arrangements
that would not be possible under the strict application of the Zoning
District; encourage a creative approach to the use of land and related
physical facilities that results in better development and design
to preserve existing site topography, major tree cover, and natural
water features on and adjacent to the development to the extent reasonably
possible; and contribute to enhancement of the City's urban design,
with particular attention to adaptation to adjacent neighborhoods
and Street systems under conditions of approved Site Plans.
[R.O. 2009 § 483.030]
The PUD procedure may be utilized
for developments containing not less than seven (7) acres in the "R-1,"
"R-2," and "R-3" Districts and not less than four (4) Dwelling Units
in the "OT-1" District.
[R.O. 2009 § 483.060]
In addition to the Preliminary Plat meeting the requirements of Section
440.100, the Commission shall review the proposed PUD to determine if the PUD is:
A. Consistent with good general planning practice
and with good site planning;
B. Can be constructed and operated in a manner
that is not detrimental to the Permitted Uses in the Zoning District;
C. Would be visually compatible with the uses
and Property within the surrounding area; and
D. Is deemed desirable to promote the general
health, safety, and welfare of the City. Additionally, the Commission
and Board shall also consider the architectural, landscape, and other
relationships which may exist between the proposed development and
the character of the surrounding neighborhood and shall prescribe
and require such physical treatment such as Screening, Buffer Areas,
or other features as will, in its opinion, enhance the neighborhood
character.
[R.O. 2009 § 483.130]
In PUDs where common areas, which may include open spaces, recreational areas, or other common grounds, are provided, a trust indenture shall be recorded simultaneously with the Final Plat. The indenture shall provide for the proper and continuous maintenance and supervision of said common land by trustees (and mechanism to pay for the same) to be selected and to act in accordance with the terms of such indenture and the common land shall be deeded to the trustees under said indenture by general warranty deed. The trust indenture and shall comply with the requirements established in Section
440.150, Subdivision Indentures.