(a)

As with overlay zoning districts defined in article IV, Special Purpose Zoning Districts are tools for dealing with unique neighborhoods or settings or accomplishing special planning and zoning goals. Unlike overlay districts, however, special districts are base zoning classifications; they do not "over-lay" other base zoning districts.

(b)

In order to regulate, restrict, and segregate the use of land, buildings and structures; to regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings and the area of yards and other open spaces surrounding buildings; to regulate and restrict intensity, geography, and design of mixed-use development to implement the intent of this article, the incorporated area of the City of Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia, is hereby divided into the following special purpose and mixed-use zoning districts:

(c)

Planned unit development (PUD). The purpose of the PUD district is to allow for the establishment of development standards proposed by the applicant to accommodate innovative mixed use development patterns not articulated in base zoning districts but which uses and standards are generally supportive of the policies of the comprehensive plan.

(Ord. No. 2021-01, § 1(Attch.), 2-1-2021)

The purpose of the PUD District is to allow for the establishment of development standards proposed by the applicant to accommodate innovative mixed use development patterns not articulated in base zoning districts but which uses and standards are generally supportive of the policies of the comprehensive plan. The PUD District requires a mixed use development that incorporates any two uses in accordance with a site specific development plan subject to the approval of the mayor and city council. The PUD District is intended to provide a means of accomplishing the following specific objectives:

(a)

To provide for development concepts not otherwise allowed within non-PUD zoning districts;

(b)

To provide flexibility, unity, and diversity in land planning and development, resulting in convenient and harmonious groupings of uses, structures and common facilities;

(c)

To accommodate varied design and layout of housing and other buildings;

(d)

To allow appropriate relationships of open spaces to intended uses and structures;

(e)

To encourage innovations in quality residential, commercial, and industrial development and renewal so that the growing demands of the population may be met by greater variety in type, design, and layout of buildings and by the conservation and more efficient use of open space;

(f)

To attenuate the burden of traffic on streets and highways;

(g)

To promote pedestrian connectivity, mobility, and overall walkable design; and

(h)

To provide a procedure that can relate the type, design, and layout of residential, commercial, and industrial development to the particular site, thereby encouraging preservation of the site's natural characteristics.

(Ord. No. 2021-01, § 1(Attch.), 2-1-2021; Ord. No. 2023-07, § 1(a)(Exhs. 1—3), 6-5-2023)

A PUD may be designated upon application anywhere within the incorporated area of the city with the approval of the mayor and city council. Each PUD shall combine at a minimum any two or more individual uses identified in Table 94-24 of this zoning ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2021-01, § 1(Attch.), 2-1-2021)

(a)

A PUD may be requested on any property or properties within the city that meet the minimum standards herein and in accordance with the amendment procedures of division 8.4 to establish the boundaries and regulations of the PUD.

(b)

No PUD District may be established without the concurrent approval of overall development standards (ODS) and an overall development plan (ODP) by the city council, in accordance with division 8.4.

(c)

PUD Districts shall have a minimum contiguous area of 15 acres.

(d)

Residential density in any PUD District shall not exceed eight units an acre.

(e)

The characteristics of each PUD shall be in conformance with the adopted comprehensive plan, and the approved overall development standards (ODS) and overall development plan (ODP).

(f)

Any development standards not expressly defined by the ODP shall be regulated by the zoning ordinance utilizing the standards of the most analogous district as to the proposed use as determined by the zoning official.

(g)

No apartments or condominiums are allowed within PUD districts unless they are provided in a multi-story building configuration where 80 percent or more of the ground floor square footage is occupied by an authorized retail, commercial, office, or other non-residential use.

(h)

Single family detached housing and townhomes are allowed in PUD districts, subject to compliance with Table 94-24, requiring the provision of at least one non-residential use upon the property.

(i)

All PUD projects shall dedicate a minimum amount of floor area to non-residential uses using the following graduated scale. No dwellings, cottage housing, or active adult living housing may be included in the required non-residential calculations.

(1)

Projects up to 50 acres in size shall dedicate 25 percent of the floor area in the project to non-residential uses.

(2)

Projects 50—100 acres in size shall dedicate 35 percent of the floor area in the project to non-residential uses.

(3)

Projects greater than 100 acres in size shall dedicate 50 percent of the floor area in the project to non-residential uses.

(j)

PUDs shall provide a mix of a minimum of two individual uses from two different use subcategories as defined in Table 94-24 below. Other uses can be considered as a function of the project, but a land use mix is required, at a minimum.

(Ord. No. 2021-01, § 1(Attch.), 2-1-2021; Ord. No. 2023-07, § 1(a)(Exhs. 1—3), 6-5-2023)

(a)

Overall development standards (ODS). Development of the PUD is governed by the ODS that designate the standards of zoning and development for the property. These standards replace the development standards in the zoning ordinance and development regulations and should include, at a minimum, the following:

(1)

Permitted and prohibited uses;

(2)

Maximum density;

(3)

Maximum impervious surface;

(4)

Minimum open space consisting of ten percent of total site acreage or more

(5)

Minimum and maximum building heights;

(6)

Minimum lot size;

(7)

Required yard setbacks;

(8)

Maximum block length;

(9)

Parking requirements; and

(10)

Building massing.

(b)

Overall development plan (ODP).

(1)

Development of the PUD is also governed by the ODP, which includes a series of plans and design-related documents regulating the development of the property. At a minimum, the ODP shall include the following:

a.

Analysis of existing conditions. An analysis of existing site conditions, including a boundary survey and topographic map of the site that shall include information on all existing manmade and natural features, utilities, all streams and easements, and features to be retained, moved or altered. The existing shape and dimensions of the existing lot to be built upon including the size, measurement, and location of any existing buildings or structures on the lot shall be included. The analysis should include all buffers and other applicable standards of federal and state law related to maintenance and protection of wetlands and the banks of navigable waters of the federal and state governments.

b.

Overall master plan. A master plan outlining all proposed regulations and calculations which shall include, but not be limited to, information on all proposed improvements including proposed building footprints, entrances, densities, parking ratios, open space, height, sidewalks, yards, under and over-head utilities, internal circulation and parking, landscaping, grading, lighting, drainage, amenities, and similar details and their respective measurements.

c.

Phasing plan. Should a PUD be expected to require five years or longer to complete, a phasing plan shall be provided by the applicant that indicates the time frame for construction and development of different aspects of the PUD.

d.

Regulating plan. A regulating plan shall be provided with street types and open space for all property within the PUD boundary. The regulating plan shall be keyed to a set of standards developed based on location. This plan should consider how all modes of transportation will be accommodated, including pedestrians, bicycles, cars, transit, rideshare, etc. Detailed cross sections shall also be included in this plan or as an attachment to this plan.

e.

Streetscape and hardscape manual. A streetscape and hardscape manual shall be created that includes specifications for the following: sidewalk clear zones, landscape zones, supplemental zones including details regarding lighting fixtures, on-street parking, street furniture, landscape materials and other amenities. A streetscape map shall accompany this manual that identifies appropriate streetscape and hardscape designs for all streets, plazas, open space, locations for public art etc. within the plan.

f.

Architectural pattern book. An architectural pattern book demonstrating approved building materials, features, exterior finishes, windows, doors, colors, and other items affecting exterior appearance, such as signs, mechanical systems, fencing, etc. The pattern book shall include renderings of proposed buildings.

(2)

To the extent that the approved ODS and ODP for a PUD contradict the zoning or sign ordinances, the approved ODS and ODP for the PUD district governs. All other chapters govern, unless specific alternatives are proposed and written into the ODS as part of the amendment application.

(3)

Due to the mixed-use nature of PUD proposals, design must be determined based upon the context and guidance of the comprehensive plan and any specific character area plan in which the PUD is located, as applicable.

(4)

Applications shall include any additional information deemed necessary by the zoning official to determine compliance with ordinance standards.

(Ord. No. 2021-01, § 1(Attch.), 2-1-2021)