There is hereby created in the Village of Hazel Crest a zoning district known as the "special planned development" (SPD) district. The SPD district is established to accommodate small or unique tracts of land ten (10) acres or less in size that cannot reasonably be developed under existing zoning regulations. The regulations governing this district are in addition to regulations found elsewhere in the zoning appendix dealing with planned developments and planned business centers.

The special planned development district is designed to encourage uses of land consistent with the following goals and objectives:

(a)

To permit a maximum choice in the types of environment available to the public by allowing a development that would not be possible under the strict application of the other sections of this chapter [article].

(b)

To promote a creative approach to the use of land and related physical facilities that results in better design and development, with the inclusion of aesthetic amenities.

(c)

To combine and coordinate architectural styles, building forms and building relationships with a possible mixing of different urban uses in an innovative design.

(d)

To encourage a pattern of development to preserve natural vegetation, topographic and geological features, and environmentally-appropriate features.

(e)

To provide for the prevention and control of soil erosion, surface flooding, and the preservation of subsurface water.

(f)

To create a method for the permanent preservation of common open space for the continued use and enjoyment of the residents of the development.

(g)

To provide for more usable and suitably located recreation facilities, schools and other public and private facilities.

(h)

To promote the more efficient use of the land resulting in more economic networks of utilities, streets and other facilities.

(i)

To encourage a land use which promotes the public health, safety, comfort and welfare.

A SPD district shall be a tract of land ten (10) acres or less in size consisting of conventionally subdivided lots to be sold, undivided single ownership, separate condominium ownership of structures or other ownership methods, and shall provide for development by means of a special planned development plat which establishes the location and extent of the features of the special planned development in keeping with the purpose of this appendix.

A.

As outlined in article XIII.