Planned developments are of such substantially different character from other conditional uses that specific and additional standards and exceptions are established to govern recommendations of the plan commission and action of the common council.

(Code 1999, § 13-1-60(a))

The plan commission may recommend and the common council may authorize that there be in part of the area of such planned development, and for the duration of such development, specified uses not permitted by the use regulations of the district in which the development is located, provided that the plan commission shall find:

(1)

The uses permitted by such exception are necessary or desirable and are appropriate with respect to the primary purpose of the development.

(2)

The uses permitted by such exception are not of such a nature or so located as to exercise a detrimental influence on the surrounding neighborhood.

(3)

Not more than 20 percent of the ground area or gross floor area of such development shall be devoted to the uses permitted by such exception.

(4)

The use exceptions allowed are reflected by the appropriate zoning district symbols and so recorded on the zoning district map.

(Code 1999, § 13-1-60(b))

For any planned development, the plan commission may recommend and the common council may authorize exceptions to the applicable bulk regulations of this article within the boundaries of such development, provided that the plan commission shall find:

(1)

Such exception shall be solely for the purpose of promoting an integrated site plan no less beneficial to the residents or occupants of such development as well as the neighboring property than would be obtained under the bulk regulations of this article for buildings developed on separate zoning lots.

(2)

The overall floor area ratio for the planned development would not exceed, by more than 20 percent, the maximum floor area ratio which would be determined on the basis of the floor area ratio required for the individual uses in such planned developments, as stipulated in each district.

(3)

The minimum lot area per dwelling unit requirements of this article shall not be decreased by more than 20 percent in any such development containing residential uses, and permanent open space or land, to an amount equivalent to that by which each residential lot or building site has been diminished under this division, shall be provided in common recreation area within the development.

(4)

Spacing between principal buildings shall be at least equivalent to such spacing as would be required between buildings similarly developed under the terms of this article on separate zoning lots, due consideration being given to the openness normally afforded by intervening streets and alleys.

(5)

Along the periphery of such planned developments, yards shall be provided as required by the regulations of the district in which the development is located.

(Code 1999, § 13-1-60(c))

Procedures for approval of planned unit developments are as follows:

(1)

Step 1, procedure for reviewing a planned unit development. The procedure for reviewing a planned unit development is as follows:

a.

The procedure for reviewing a planned unit development shall be the same as for any other conditional use prescribed in subdivision II of division 5 of this article, except that in addition a general development plan shall be submitted to the plan commission. The general development plan of the proposed project shall be presented at a scale of one inch equals 100 feet and shall show at least the following information:

1.

The pattern of public and private roads, driveways and parking facilities.

2.

A description of land uses and building types, sizes and arrangements.

3.

A utility feasibility analysis.

4.

The location of recreational and open space areas reserved or dedicated to the public.

5.

General landscape treatment.

6.

The plan for phasing the development.

7.

Any other data required by the plan commission or common council.

b.

Upon final approval and adoption of the conditional use proposal, all plans submitted as well as other commitments, restrictions and other factors pertinent to ensuring that the project will be carried out as presented shall be filed with the zoning administrator and shall be referred to in regard to enforcement or modification of the development plans.

(2)

Step 2, specific implementation plan approval. Procedures for specific implementation plan approval are as follows:

a.

Detailed plans are not required to be contemplated at the time the conditional use is approved; however, the review process may be made faster by doing so. Before any building permit is issued, the plan commission shall review and approve a specific implementation plan. The applicant shall file the following with the plan commission:

1.

A final plat of the entire development area, showing detailed lot layout, intended uses of each parcel, public dedication, public and private streets, driveways, walkways and parking facilities.

2.

The location and treatment of open space areas.

3.

The arrangement of building groups other than single-family residences and all final landscape plans.

4.

Architectural drawings and sketches illustrating the design of proposed structures.

5.

A utility plan locating all utility installations.

6.

A stormwater drainage and erosion control plan.

7.

Agreements, bylaws, provisions or covenants which govern the organizational structure, use, maintenance and continued protection of the planned unit development.

b.

At a regular meeting, the plan commission shall approve or require changes consistent with the approved general development plan. Upon final approval of the specific implementation plans, they shall be filed with the zoning administrator and shall be referred to in regard to enforcement or modification of the development plans. All covenants, restrictions or contractual agreements with the city shall be recorded with the register of deeds before final issuance of building permits.

(Code 1999, § 13-1-60(d))

Any subsequent change of use of any parcel of land or addition or modification of any approved planned unit development plans shall be submitted to the plan commission for approval. Minor changes can be granted administratively by the plan commission. Major changes shall require a public hearing preceded by a class 1 notice.

(Code 1999, § 13-1-60(e))