The PUD planned unit development district is primarily established to encourage and promote environmental quality of Devils Lake by allowing for greater freedom, imagination and flexibility in the development of land while complying with the intent and purpose of the zoning regulations, other municipal codes and the city comprehensive plan. It is further the purpose of PUD district to encourage more rational, efficient and cost-effective development with relationship to public services while enhancing and improving the environmental quality of the area.

(Ord. 827 (part), 1999: Ord. 788 (part), 1994)

A.

Any group of permitted uses in any zoning district in these regulations, provided that there is distinct compatibility and harmony among the uses, with no adverse effects on the adjoining use.

B.

No use shall be permitted in the PUD district except in conformity with the city comprehensive plan and the precise development plan prepared to meet the requirement of this district.

C.

In a PUD district the uses and their intensity, appearance and arrangement shall be of such visual and operational character which: (1) Are compatible with the physical nature of the site or area; (2) Would not adversely affect the provisions for public services; (3) Would not create a traffic or parking demand incompatible with the existing or proposed facilities.

D.

The PUD district shall not adversely affect the economic prosperity of Devils Lake or its extraterritorial planning area.

E.

The PUD district shall include assurances that the proposed plan would be completed in a manner that would not adversely affect the city or the area as a result of termination. The terms of the assurances shall address financial and development considerations in sufficient detail as may be required by the city.

(Ord. 827 (part), 1999: Ord. 788 (part), 1994)

A.

There shall be no predetermined requirements for lot area, lot width, building height and yards, but such requirements are made a part of an approved, recorded, and detailed development plan:

B.

The minimum land parcel for PUD district shall be five acres.

C.

In PUD district the location, number and configuration of parking spaces shall be a part of the detailed development plan.

D.

In PUD district the location, type and size of signs shall be a part of the detailed development plan.

(Ord. 827 (part), 1999: Ord. 788 (part), 1994)

A.

Where a development plan is required for a tract of land, the following shall be included in the plan:

B.

Location of existing property lines, buildings, drives, streams, wooded areas and other significant natural features;

C.

General layout of proposed streets and location of blocks for designated uses;

D.

Location of open spaces and facilities for public uses;

E.

Existing drainage pattern based on the available topographic information from the U.S. Geological Survey Maps and other similar information;

F.

The development plan shall be drawn at a scale of one inch equaling four hundred feet;

G.

The city planning commission may require other information as a part of the development plan.

(Ord. 827 (part), 1999: Ord. 788 (part), 1994)

A.

A general map of the area showing existing land use, zoning, street pattern and traffic data;

B.

Detailed development plan showing:

1.

Lot layout and street pattern,

2.

Grading and storm water drainage plan,

3.

Location of open spaces and recreational areas,

4.

Location and description of any areas to be dedicated to the public;

C.

Proof of financial capability;

D.

Analysis of economic impacts;

E.

Agreements, by-laws, provisions and covenants which insures the timely and satisfactory completion of the project without posing a burden on the city or adjoining properties.

(Ord. 827 (part), 1999: Ord. 788 (part), 1994)

A.

The city planning commission shall review the proposed plan and it may require additional information and may require modification of the plan before it makes its recommendations to the board of city commissioners after a public hearing.

B.

The board of city commissioners upon holding a public hearing may approve, deny or further modify the development plan. A developer's agreement spelling out all financial responsibilities of the developer and the city to be approved subsequently.

C.

Upon approval of the board of city commissioners, the detailed development plan shall be recorded with the Ramsey County Register of deeds and the original plan be kept on file in the office of the code administrator.

(Ord. 827 (part), 1999: Ord. 788 (part), 1994)