The purpose of the planned unit development (PUD) is to allow maximum flexibility and innovation in development design and land utilization through the relaxation of zoning and subdivision regulations. In view of these relaxations, a PUD should provide a more desirable environment than could be achieved within the existing zoning and subdivision title in terms of:

A.

More economical and efficient use of the land;

B.

A choice in the types of physical environment, occupancy tenure, building types, types of ownership and community facilities available to existing and potential residents or tenants;

C.

Usable open space, recreation areas, bike paths, pedestrian networks, and similar features in excess of existing subdivision and zoning requirements;

D.

Preservation of natural topographical, geological features with emphasis upon:

1.

Prevention of soil erosion,

2.

Conservation of existing surface and subsurface water,

3.

Preservation of major trees or other environment enhancing features;

E.

An efficient network of streets and utilities (underground utilities where feasible);

F.

Aesthetic appeal.

(Ord. 298 § 1 (part) (11.02.251), 1997)

The PUD shall be designed and developed in a manner compatible with and complimentary to existing and potential residential development in the immediate vicinity of the project site. Site planning on the perimeter shall give consideration to protection of the property from the adverse surrounding influences as well as protection of the surrounding areas from potentially adverse influences within the development. In addition, the PUD shall relate harmoniously to the topography of the site, make suitable provisions for preservation of watercourses, wooded areas, rough terrain and similar natural features and areas and shall otherwise be so designed as to use such natural features and amenities to best advantage.

(Ord. 298 § 1 (part) (11.02.252), 1997)

A.

Minimum Area. Three contiguous acres of land. Smaller acreage may be accepted where the applicant can demonstrate that a smaller parcel will meet the objectives of this title.

B.

Location. Planned unit developments are permitted uses in the AO Agriculture Open Space and RE Residential Estates districts and as permitted conditional uses in R-3 Residential Multi-Family, RMH Residential Manufactured Home and HC Highway Commercial districts where the applicant can demonstrate the PUD proposal will meet the objectives of this title and not create any detrimental effects to that area.

C.

Density. Permitted densities of the R-3 Residential Multi-Family District may be used as guidelines.

D.

Height. All building and structures shall conform to the height regulations of the zone in which the planned unit development is located; provided, however, that the city council may approve buildings and structures of greater height if such buildings and structures would not have an adverse effect on adjacent properties or on properties or developments in the vicinity.

E.

Pedestrian Access. Any building or any dwelling unit that is located more than one hundred (100) feet from a public or private street or other vehicular way shall have pedestrian access thereto capable of accommodating emergency and service vehicles.

(Ord. 321 (part), 2004: Ord. 298 § 1 (part) (11.02.253), 1997)

(Ord. No. 354, § 1(Exh. A), 10-15-2018)

When common property such as open space or recreational facilities exist within the PUD, the ownership of such common property may be either public or private. Satisfactory arrangements shall be made with the city council for the improvement, operation and maintenance of such common property and facilities including private streets, driveways, service and parking areas and recreational open space areas.

(Ord. 298 § 1 (part) (11.02.254), 1997)

(Ord. No. 354, § 1(Exh. A), 10-15-2018)

A.

Required open space shall comprise at least thirty (30) percent of the total area of the PUD. Land occupied by buildings, streets, driveways or parking spaces may not be counted in satisfying this open space requirement.

B.

At least one-half of the required open space shall have an overall finished grade not to exceed ten percent and shall be suitably improved for its intended purposes. All lawn and landscaped areas reserved for common use shall be provided with a permanent watering system adequate to maintain such areas.

C.

The remaining one-half of the required open space may also be improved, or may be left in its natural state, particularly if natural features worthy of preservation exist on the site.

D.

If the development is to be accomplished in stages, the development plan shall coordinate improvement of the open space, the construction of buildings, structures and improvements in such open space and the construction of dwelling units in order that each development stage achieves a proportionate quality of the total planned development.

(Ord. 321 (part), 2004: Ord. 298 § 1 (part) (11.02.255), 1997)

A.

No building except as hereafter provided shall be located closer than five feet from any interior vehicular or pedestrian way, court, plaza, open parking lots, or any other surfaced area reserved for public use in common by residents of the PUD. Such setback shall generally be measured from the nearest edge of a surfaced area; provided, however, that where no sidewalk exists in conjunction with a public or private street, such setback shall be measured from the nearest edge of the street right-of-way or private road easement.

B.

Spacing between buildings shall be at least ten feet.

C.

Each building shall be surrounded on all sides by relative level open space having a slope no greater than ten percent and extending a minimum distance of ten feet in all directions measured from the furthest projection of the external walls of the building.

D.

Any building or structure, except a wall or fence, shall be subject to a setback of not less than fifteen (15) feet from any street along an exterior boundary of the development.

(Ord. 298 § 1 (part) (11.02.256), 1997)

Approval of a PUD in R-3 Residential Multi-Family, RMH Residential Manufactured Home and HC Highway Commercial districts shall be subject to the conditional use permit procedures as specified in Chapter 17.96 and the Stillwater County and city of Columbus subdivision regulations.

(Ord. 321 (part), 2004: Ord. 298 § 1 (part) (11.02.257), 1997)

(Ord. No. 354, § 1(Exh. A), 10-15-2018)