Lackawanna City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IV
Planned Unit Developments
§ 230-22 Purpose.
Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) permit the establishment of areas where diverse uses may be brought together in a unified plan of development. This flexibility will lead to more creative design of development than what is currently allowed in the conventional zoning districts.
§ 230-23 Uses.
In PUDs, land and buildings may be used for any lawful purposes, as determined by the City Council, based upon a review and recommendations by the Planning and Development Board and subject to the limitations and procedures of this chapter.
No uses, buildings, or structures which deviate from the approved PUD scheme or the City of Lackawanna Comprehensive Plan shall be allowed.
§ 230-24 Location.
The PUD District shall be permitted in any area of the City of Lackawanna where the applicant demonstrates that the characteristics of the development will satisfy the intent and objectives of the City of Lackawanna Comprehensive Plan and the provisions of this chapter.
§ 230-25 Minimum area.
Planned Unit Developments shall be comprised of at least 50 acres. Public roads shall be permitted to divide such acreage, provided that at least one acre of contiguous land area exists in each portion.
§ 230-26 Open space.
A minimum of 25% of the site shall be used as open space, with a minimum of 10% of the entire acreage devoted to free public recreation space. Open space may include walkways, plazas, landscaped areas and recreation areas. Parking areas and vehicle access facilities shall not be considered in calculating open space.
§ 230-27 Common property.
The landowner shall provide for and establish a perpetual organization for the ownership and maintenance of any common property in the PUD. Such organization shall not dispose of any common property by sale or otherwise except to dedicate such property to the City of Lackawanna for public use. The City may refuse the dedication of land if deemed appropriate.