It is the intent of the planned development district to permit and encourage the development of property which would:

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Allow greater flexibility with respect to development standards and site planning considerations,

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Be in the best interest of the Town in terms of its long-range development plans, and

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Permit the establishment or mixture of uses which, without proper design and planning, might not be compatible with surrounding uses or zoning districts.

This district is to be utilized as a "floating zone" which shall mean that areas will not be predesignated as planned development districts, but rather each such designation shall result from a specific and separate application for amendment. Planned development districts are separate zoning districts and shall follow the same amendment procedures as other districts. Unless otherwise stated in this section, the development standards and the land uses which are presented with the application for amendment shall, if approved, become the standards for the subject property and shall become a part of the zoning regulations particular to that development.

An area may be considered for rezoning to planned development district is any one (1) of the following conditions exist:

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The characteristics of the specific site plan and uses proposed for the subject property would only be compatible with the surrounding area if the development were limited to those plans and uses as submitted.

2.

Separate land uses, which would not otherwise be permitted to locate within the same zoning district, are proposed for development on one (1) or more adjacent parcels under single or separate ownership.

3.

Exceptions or variation from size, setback, frontage, density, uses or other standards, which are required in the other conventional zoning districts, are being proposed as part of a comprehensive development plan.

All proposed planned development district applications shall conform to the following specific requirements:

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The site proposed for planned development district classifications must contain an area of not less than two (2) acres. In no case shall the minimum lot size be less than two (2) acres unless specifically approved by the Town Council due to special and unusual circumstances.

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The site must abut a public street for a distance of at least one hundred and fifty (150) feet.

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The application for designation as planned development district shall be filed by all of the owners of the properties included in the proposed planned development.

A suitable plan shall be prepared for the development and this plan shall include the following elements where applicable:

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A site plan drawn to scale by a registered engineer, architect, land surveyor or landscape architect showing the exact dimensions of the parcel or parcels of land under consideration and including the following:

a.

All property dimensions, platting and street systems, proposed building sites, sizes, types of use proposed for buildings, measures for protection of abutting properties, means of ingress and egress, access and circulation arrangements, off-street parking and loading facilities, proposed reservations and dedications for streets and other public facilities, all pedestrian elements and a contour map of the site.

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The plan shall give the name of the developers and of the development (if any), a north arrow and scale.

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If the proposed includes the subdivision of land for any purpose or for the provision of new public streets, the information required above and any additional information required for the submittal of plats under the subdivision regulations of the Town shall be submitted and processed simultaneously under the subdivision regulations as part of the application for planned development district classification. Any requested variation from the standards set forth in the subdivision regulations shall be listed and explained.

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A written report shall also be submitted which will explain the type, nature, size, intent, and characteristics of the proposed development. This report shall include where applicable:

a.

A general description of the proposed development and its location.

b.

The proposed standards for development including restrictions on the use of the property, density standards, yard (setback) requirements and any proposed restricting covenants.

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An explanation of why the proposed development standards are necessary, if the above proposed standards vary from existing standards in the zoning resolution.

d.

Plans for the provision of utilities, including water, sewer and drainage facilities.

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Plans and methods for protection of abutting properties.

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Data stating the total number of acres (or square feet) proposed for each type of land use, including public facilities, within the proposed development.

g.

Additional relevant data as may be required by the Town Council.

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Any request pertaining to the establishment of a planned development district shall be considered an amendment to the zoning ordinance and shall be administered and processed in accordance with the regulations set forth in Article XXIII, XXIV and XXV.

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All data, plans and specifications presented as part of the planned development district shall, if approved, be adopted as an amendment to the zoning ordinance and shall be the standards of development for that particular planned development.

3.

All further development on the property shall conform to the standards adopted for the district, regardless of any change in ownership. Any proposed changes to the approved standards shall be treated as amendments to the zoning ordinance and must be considered in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article XXIII, XXIV and Article XXV. Appeals based upon hardship or an alleged misinterpretation of the ordinance by the building official shall be processed in accordance with procedures set forth in Article XXIII. But in no case shall the approved land uses be appealed. The violation of any provision of the planned development standards as submitted and approved under the provisions herein, shall constitute a violation of this section.

Generally, the following shall be classed as planned development districts, subject to the provisions of this article and to the special provisions for each district:

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P-R-D - Planned Residential Development;

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P-O-D - Planned Office Development;

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P-C-D. - Planned Commercial Development;

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P-I-D - Planned Industrial Development.

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Characteristics. A planned residential development may allow for a more flexible placement, arrangement and orientation of residential structure, the accompanying flexibility in the subdivision of land and the grouping of open space and accessory facilities such as garages and parking. It may also provide for a mixture of housing types (single-family, two-family, multifamily, etc.) according to a carefully drawn plan. The proposed residential development should make maximum use of natural features, and through proper site planning measures it should conform to the existing character and development pattern of the surrounding area. Every effort should be made to preserve and protect any existing residential uses from adverse impacts which might result from a higher-density development.

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Required Plans. All of the general and special requirements for planned developments shall be provided. The following special items shall also be addressed.

a.

The site plan shall indicate the proposed size, location, number of units and number of bedrooms of all residential structures.

b.

All streets and common open spaces not proposed for dedication to the Town shall have the proposed maintenance and ownership agreements explained in detail.

c.

The architectural style and proposed sitting of all multifamily structures or zero lot line (or) attached single-family structures shall be indicated.

d.

The development controls for the development shall be detailed (design guidelines, lot coverage, setbacks, building heights, lot sizes, etc.).

e.

A transportation element discussing: pedestrian access and movement within the development as well as pedestrian connectivity to surrounding uses and community; and opportunities linking to mass transit.

f.

Limited commercial and office uses may be included within the developments, however, they shall be only of convenience neighborhood retail small or professional office nature intended to serve the needs of the residents of the development unless otherwise specifically approved. Such uses shall be permitted only in planned residential developments of ten (10) acres or larger.

g.

A proposed development schedule and a listing or proposed uses shall be provided.

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Characteristics. A planned office development should obtain orderly, well-designed office and institutional uses upon a site that results in minimum impact upon the surrounding area. The site plans and building designs should produce a development that can be constructed to achieve maximum utilization of space while maintaining a low-intensity office character protected from more intensive commercial and industrial development may also include a mix of residential and commercial uses.

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Required Plans. All of the general and special requirements for planned developments shall be provided. The following special items shall also be addressed.

a.

The site plan shall indicate the proposed site, location, number of stories and estimated number of employees in each office building.

b.

The development controls for the district shall be detailed (lot coverage, setbacks, building heights, lot size, design guidelines, landscaping and greenspace, etc.).

c.

If residential uses are proposed in conjunction with the planned office development, then the applicable requirements of the planned residential development district shall be provided.

d.

A transportation element discussing: pedestrian access and movement within the development as well as pedestrian connectivity to surrounding uses and community; and opportunities linking to mass transit.

e.

A proposed development schedule and a listing of proposed uses shall be provided.

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Characteristics. A planned commercial development shall provide for the maximum attainable commercial usage of property while employing the best aspects of prior site planning and development controls to insure:

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Protection of surrounding residential uses.

b.

Safe access by motorists.

c.

Minimum traffic congestion; linkage to alternative modes of transportation.

d.

Maximize pedestrian movement, safety and connectivity to the community.

e.

A development which is consistent with the long range plans of the Town.

A limited number of carefully planned residential uses may also be included in a planned commercial development.

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Required Plans. All of the general and special requirements for planned developments shall be provided. The following special items shall also be addressed:

a.

The site plan shall indicate the proposed size, location and number of stories of each commercial structure.

b.

The entrances, exits and the number and location of all parking spaces shall be shown in detail together with all loading and no-parking zones.

c.

The proposed methods and location of all buffers shall be described.

d.

The proposed exterior lighting shall be shown.

e.

All proposed signs, advertising or identification graphics shall be indicated showing their number, size, height and location.

f.

The type and number of uses proposed for the commercial development shall be indicated.

g.

The development controls for the district shall be stated (lot coverage. Setbacks, building heights, lot sizes, design guidelines, landscaping and greenspaces, etc.).

h.

A transportation element discussing: pedestrian access and movement within the development as well as pedestrian connectivity to surrounding uses; and opportunities linking to mass transit.

i.

A proposed development schedule.

j.

If residential and/or office uses are proposed in conjunction with the planned commercial development, than the applicable requirements of the planned residential development shall be provided.

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Characteristics. A planned industrial development should consist of land which has been designated for a planned, organized and controlled industrial use or for multiple but compatible industrial uses in a planned industrial park. The standards employed should be designed to encourage the formation and continuance of a compatible environment for the planned industrial uses and the surrounding land uses. Carefully planned office and commercial uses may be incorporated as part of a planned industrial development.

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Required Plans. All of the general and special requirements for planned developments shall be provided. The following specific items shall also be addressed.

a.

A site plan indicating the proposed site preparation and grading, streets and parking areas, loading zones, outdoor storage areas, rail facilities, storm drainage, water, gas and sewage systems and all buffer areas.

b.

The development controls for the district shall be detailed (lot coverage, setbacks, building heights, lot sizes, design guidelines, landscaping and greenspace, etc.) If standards are not specifically proposed, then the applicable standards in the light industrial (L-I) district together with screening and buffer requirements shall apply.

c.

If office or commercial uses are proposed in conjunction with the planned industrial development, then the applicable requirements in the planned office development or the planned commercial development shall be provided.

d.

A transportation element discussing: pedestrian access and movement within the development as well as pedestrian connectivity to surrounding uses; and opportunities linking to mass transit.

e.

A proposed development schedule and listing of proposed uses shall be provided.