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Grafton City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1284

PUD Planned Unit Development District

1284.01 PURPOSE.

   The purpose of the Planned Unit Development District (PUD) is to achieve, to the greatest possible degree, land development that is responsive to the natural and environmental assets and liabilities of a given site. The PUD provides an alternative zoning category that is intended to encourage imaginative design of development. The PUD should be a well-integrated development in terms of major design elements such as roads, drainage systems, utilities, and open space. The PUD allows greater design flexibility so that natural features may be protected and development concentrated in an innovative and efficient manner.
(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

1284.02 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PUD DISTRICT DESIGNATION.

   (a)   Subsequent to the approval of the Village Council, the designation of PUD may be applied to any existing zoning district, with the limitations described herein. There are two types of PUDs:
      (1)   A PUD may be a predominantly residential development, in which case it is referred to as a PUD-RS. A PUD-RS may only be applied to an existing residential district. The tract of land proposed to be developed as a PUD-RS must be owned, leased, or controlled by one person or single entity and must be at least five contiguous acres in size.
      (2)   A PUD may also be a mixed-use development, referred to as a PUD- MX. A PUD-MX may be applied to any existing nonresidential zoning district. The tract of land proposed to be developed as a PUD- MX must be owned, leased, or controlled by one person or single entity and must be at least five contiguous acres in size.
      (3)   A PUD must conform to the existing comprehensive and thoroughfare plans.
   (b)   Upon the approval of the final development plan according to this chapter, the Official Village Zoning Map shall be amended to designate the property “PUD-RS” or “PUD-MX.”
(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

1284.03 PERMITTED USES.

   The permitted uses in both the PUD-RS and PUD-MX district are as follows:
   (a)   Permitted Uses; PUD-RS. An applicant may propose to include any mixture of permitted or conditional uses in any existing residential district. Additionally, an applicant may propose land uses which are allowed as a permitted use in the GB district, provided that not more than 25% of the net acres in the development is devoted to nonresidential uses.
   (b)   Permitted Uses; PUD-MX. An applicant may propose to include any mixture of nonresidential land uses in a proposed PUD-MX development, provided that at least 60% of the net acres in the development are devoted to uses permitted in the district(s) applying to the property at the time of application. If the subject property is being annexed into the Village and no existing zoning district is applicable, any combination of nonresidential land uses may be proposed.
(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

1284.04 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

   The following standards represent broad parameters under which all PUD developments must be designed:
   (a)   Central Water and Sewer Facilities. All structures in developments approved as a PUD must be served by central public water and sewer facilities. No package wastewater treatment plants or separate water supply systems, private or public shall be allowed.
   (b)   Development Layout and Design. The design and layout of all PUDs shall display excellence in design by properly considering significant site features, such as topography, natural drainage patterns, roadway access and circulation, surrounding land uses, and general public welfare to result in desirable land development. Attractive landscaped buffers shall be provided between incompatible land uses and activities.
   (c)   Front, Side, and Rear Setback Standards for Lots. All lots located in any PUD shall have minimum front, side, and rear setbacks as determined by Planning Commission and Council.
   (d)   Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities. For all land uses within the PUD, standards set forth in Chapter 1290 shall apply as determined to be applicable by Planning Commission and Council.
(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01; Ord. 21-007. Passed 5-18-21.)

1284.05 RESIDENTIAL (PUD-RS) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

   In addition to the general development standards described in Chapter 1287, residential PUDs shall satisfy the following development standards:
   (a)   Clustering Residential Development and Required Open Space. Clustering residential density is encouraged to provide required common open space. A minimum of 20% of the land developed for residential purposes in a PUD-RS plan shall be reserved for common open space. This required amount of common space shall be established as a contiguous common open space, under one ownership, and provision shall be established for maintenance and care. The legal articles relating to any organization of property owners in the development charged with such open space maintenance shall be submitted to the Village and publicly recorded with the County Recording Office. The Village Council may require as a condition of final approval, any evidence deemed necessary to document that the required common space will remain in its stated condition as long as the development exists (including such as legal documents, deed restrictions, conservation easements, etc.)
   (b)   Clustering Residential Density. To achieve a clustering of residential density and to provide for the required common open space, the lot area requirements for residential land uses may be reduced from the densities required under the district(s) applying to the property at the time of application as determined acceptable by Planning Commission and Council. The lot width and yard requirements for residential lots may also be reduced as determined by Planning Commission and Council to be needed to accommodate a variety of structural patterns, clustering designs, and housing types.
   (c)   Residential Dwelling Types. Along with clustering residential density, a PUD-RS may include a mixture of dwelling types including single-family detached dwellings, two-family units, zero lot-line units, and multiple- family units, provided the maximum density requirements of Chapter 1264 are not exceeded.
(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01; Ord. 21-007. Passed 5-18-21.)

1284.06 GENERAL PUD APPROVAL PROCESS.

   The applicant for a PUD is encouraged to informally present conceptual plans to both the Planning Commission and Village Council for review prior to extensive engineering. Plans may include the proposal to phase construction of the PUD development. Property proposed to be developed as a PUD must be rezoned to PUD; and the decision to approve a final development plan and to rezone property to PUD are done concurrently. The PUD review process must satisfy all of the applicable requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

1284.07 FINAL PLAN.

   The applicant for a PUD development shall submit 12 copies of the proposed Final Plan to the Responsible Authority, submitting the appropriate application fee and satisfying the following requirements:
   (a)   Final Plan.
      (1)   The final plan shall include the following:
         A.   The specific description of permitted, conditionally permitted, and accessory uses to be allowed in each area of the development.
         B.   A copy of proposed deed restrictions.
         C.   The final plan shall be drawn to illustrate:
            1.   A survey and legal description of the proposed development site, showing dimensions and bearings of the property lines; area in acres, topography (at 2-foot contour intervals); and existing features of the development site, including major wooded areas, streets, easements, utility lines, existing land uses.
            2.   The location and dimensions of all lots, setbacks, and building envelopes.
            3.   Conceptual drawings of sewer and water facilities, as well as street and drainage systems.
            4.   A table indicating acreage devoted to various development types.
            5.   Ensure that the general requirements for the final site plan review outlined in Chapter 1248 have been satisfied.
         D.   Landscaping plan for all buffers and other common areas.
         E.   Architectural guidelines to apply throughout the development.
         F.   The proposed names of all interior streets proposed for the development.
         G.   Layout and dimensions of all parking and loading areas along with an indication of what they are to be built to serve.
         H.   Any applicable phasing that will be involved with the construction.
         I.   Subdivision's name.
      (2)   In addition to the above, the Village Council may require additional information including environmental impact studies and archaeological surveys prepared by appropriate professionals to document the impacts of the development, and to address potential mitigation measures. The applicant shall be responsible for reasonable expenses incurred by the Village in reviewing final development plans. Such expenses are beyond application fees established by the Village and may include professional service fees, such as legal expenses or fees from other professionals, such as engineers, landscape architects, planners, or environmental scientists incurred in connection with reviewing the plans submitted.
   (b)   Final Plan and Rezoning Approval Procedure. The decision to rezone land to PUD and to approve the final plan are accomplished concurrently. All PUD final plat submissions are deemed to be an application for amending the existing Zoning District in accordance with Chapter 1244. All procedures (Planning Commission Review, public hearings, and action by the Council), therein shall be followed in considering an application for the rezoning of the parcel(s) in question to a PUD zone. Upon approval of such plan and rezoning, the Village Zoning Map shall be amended to reflect the area designated as “PUD-RS” or “PUD-MX.” Thereafter, with the concurrent approval of the rezoning and final plat pursuant to the criteria outlined in Chapter 1244 and 1248, all development restrictions and conditions described in the final plan shall become official PUD requirements.
   (c)   Criteria for Approval of Final Plan. The Planning Commission and Village Council shall review the proposed Final Plan according to the following criteria:
      (1)   The proposed plat conforms with the general goals and objectives of the Village's master plan.
      (2)   The proposed development promotes the general health, safety, and welfare of the community.
      (3)   The proposed interior road system, parking, and any other off-site improvements are adequately designed to carry anticipated traffic efficiently within the development and surrounding areas.
      (4)   Any exception from standard district requirements can be warranted by design and other amenities incorporated in the final development plan according to these PUD requirements.
      (5)   The area surrounding said development can be planned and zoned in coordination and substantial compatibility with the Village's master plan.
      (6)   The existing and proposed utilities, including water and sewer service and drainage plan, will be adequate for the health and safety of the population and nonresidential uses proposed in the PUD.
(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)

1284.08 AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES.

   (a)   After the final development plan has been approved by the Village Council, adjustments or rearrangements of buildings, parking areas, entrances, heights, or yards may be requested by the proponents. Minor changes, as defined herein, are allowed provided such requests conform to the standards established by the final development plan and this Zoning Code. A minor change shall require approval by the Planning Commission, and shall include the following:
      (1)   Adjustments to the size and location of buildings, swimming pools, and other on-site structures provided:
         A.   They do not result in an increase in the number of housing units approved in the final plan.
         B.   They do not encroach into the established setback areas.
         C.   They do not create a larger building mass, either through an increase in their height or length that would magnify their effect on the adjoining areas.
      (2)   Alterations to the proposed drives and/or parking areas if they do not encroach into building areas or specified recreation areas.
      (3)   Adjustments in the size and location of development identification signs.
   (b)   A “major change” is any change that does not meet the criteria above and, in addition, is one which would constitute a significant alteration in the basic plan design or result in a use different from those originally intended. A major change shall require submittal of a final plan, as defined in Section 1284.07, of that portion of the development proposed to undergo a major change.
(Ord. 01-014. Passed 7-17-01.)