A planned unit development is established through the special use permit procedures of Chapter 17 of this Zoning Ordinance. (Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021)

Planned unit development regulations are intended to encourage and allow more creative and imaginative design for land developments than is possible under conventional zoning regulations. (Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021)

Planned unit developments are intended to promote the following 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 this and other Village ordinances pertaining to land development.

   (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/or control of soil erosion, surface flooding and the preservation of subsurface water.

   (F)   To create a method for the permanent preservation of 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 economically feasible networks of utilities, streets and other facilities.

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

   (J)   To create a method for the permanent preservation of architectural and/or historic landmarks.

   (K)   To facilitate the implementation of adopted Village land use policies, particularly with respect to areas planned for potential redevelopment. (Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021)

Unless otherwise expressly approved by the Village Board as part of the planned unit development approval process, planned unit developments are subject to all applicable regulations of this Zoning Ordinance and the Village’s subdivision regulations. Standards of this Zoning Ordinance and the Village’s subdivision regulations may be modified as part of the planned unit development approval in direct response to the planned unit development’s advancement of the objectives identified in this Chapter. Said modifications shall be identified in the planned unit development application. The departures process shall not be used to:

   (A)   Permit a principal use or accessory use in a zoning district that is not otherwise allowed in that zoning district;

   (B)   Waive, modify, or amend any definition or use classification;

   (C)   Waive, modify, or amend any requirements of Title 4 of the Lisle Village Code. (Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021)

No planned unit development may be recommended for approval or be approved unless:

   (A)   The planned unit development complies with the standards and review criteria for a special use permit as established in Chapter 17 of this Ordinance; and

   (B)   The planned unit development will result in public benefits that are greater than or at least equal to the benefits to the applicant as a result of the approval of departures from the regulations of the Village’s Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance. (Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021)

The following information shall be required unless specifically modified by the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with Section 5-18-4 of this Chapter. All specific content shall identify the preparer and the preparer’s qualifications.

   (A)   Planned Unit Development Plan

      1.   A drawing of the planned unit development shall be prepared depicting the following information:

         (a)   Title by which the proposed planned unit development is to be referred;

         (b)   Legal description of the property and total acreage included;

         (c)   Scale, north point, and date of preparation;

         (d)   Boundary lines;

         (e)   Zoning on and adjacent to the planned unit development;

         (f)   Structures, including gross floor area, building heights, use, and setbacks;

         (g)   Open space;

         (h)   Easements, including purpose and dimensions;

         (i)   Streets on and adjacent to the planned unit development;

         (j)   Utilities on and adjacent to the planned unit development;

         (k)   Topography depicted in two foot contours;

         (l)   Natural resources including watercourses, floodplains, and wetlands on and adjacent to the planned unit development;

         (m)   Stormwater facilities;

         (n)   Recreational facilities;

         (o)   Public improvements;

         (p)   Pedestrian and bicycle paths; and

         (q)   Off street parking facilities.

   (B)   Building Elevations. Building elevations shall be provided for all building and shall comply with the architectural design standards of Chapter 16 of this Ordinance, unless modified in accordance with this Chapter. The building elevations shall be prepared by an Illinois licensed Architect.

   (C)   Landscape Plans. Landscape plans shall be provided and shall comply with the landscape and tree preservation standards of Chapter 12 of this Ordinance, unless modified in accordance with this Chapter. Landscape plans shall be prepared by an Illinois licensed Landscape Architect.

   (D)   Engineering Plans: Engineering plans shall be provided and shall comply with the Village’s stormwater and floodplain regulations. Engineering plans shall be prepared by an Illinois licensed Professional Engineer and shall include a topographic survey of the area, the design of the sanitary sewer, water, stormwater control, flood control, and street facilities including specifications. Engineering plans shall include cost estimates for all public improvements.

   (E)   School Impact Analysis. The school impact analysis shall contain information on the projected student count and the financial impact on the local school district generated by the proposed project.

   (F)   Environmental Impact Study. The environmental impact study shall consist of the following information:

      1.   Soils report prepared by an Illinois licensed Professional Engineer

      2.   Illinois Department of Natural Resources EcoCAT report;

      3.   Illinois State Historic Preservation Office compliance review;

      4.   Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District Land Use Opinion Report;

   (G)   Tax Impact Analysis. The tax impact analysis shall contain information on the projected property tax and sales tax to be generated by the proposed project.

   (H)   Traffic Study. The traffic study shall consist of the following information:

      1.   Trip generation data for the proposed development using data from the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ Trip Generation Manual.

         (a)   A traffic impact study prepared by an Illinois licensed Professional Traffic Operations Engineer is required for any proposed development that generates 250 or more average daily (weekday) trips or 100 or more peak-hour trips.

      2.   Vehicle circulation and stacking details.

   (I)   Market Study. The market study shall contain information regarding the economic feasibility of the proposed development, including information on land utilization and marketing potential.

   (J)   Objectives Statement. The objectives statement shall identify what objectives identified in this Chapter are to be achieved by the planned unit development.

   (K)   Character. Explanation of the character of the planned unit development, the manner in which the planned unit development will take advantage of the flexibility of these regulations and referencing the general benefits that will accrue to the public as a result of the development.

   (L)   Ownership. Statement of present and proposed ownership of all land within the planned unit development.

   (M)   Development Schedule. The development schedule shall include the following:

      1.   Stages in which the project will be built;

      2.   Approximate dates from beginning to completion of construction; and

      3.   If different land use types are to be included within the planned unit development, the schedule must include the mix of uses to be built in each stage.

   (N)   Covenants. Proposed agreements, provisions, or covenants that will govern the use, maintenance, and continued protection of the planned unit development.

      1.   Covenants are to be reviewed and approved by the Village Attorney prior to final consideration by the Village Board.

   (O)   Density. Provide preliminary statistics on the proposed density, including the number of dwelling units by type and bedroom and the number of buildings by type. (Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021)

A planned unit development shall be constructed in accordance with the approved planned unit development plan and supporting specific content. Changes to the planned unit development shall be considered to be a major change, minor change, or administrative change in accordance with this Section.

   (A)   Major Change

      1.   Major changes are modifications which alter the concept or intent of the planned unit development, or that:

         (a)   Do not comply with the underlying zoning regulations of this Zoning Ordinance;

         (b)   Does not comply with a condition of approval;

         (c)   Reduces the amount of usable open space, common open space or landscaping by more than 5%;

         (d)   Increases or decreases the number of off-street parking spaces provided by more than 5%;

         (e)   Increases the overall building coverage by more than 5%;

         (f)   Increases the building height by more than 5% or 5 feet, whichever is less;

         (g)   A change in the vehicle circulation pattern that would increase points of access, change access to another street or increase projected traffic volumes;

         (h)   Any reductions or alterations in the approved public benefit and amenities to be provided;

         (i)   A change in the location and arrangement of general land use categories within the development;

         (j)   An increase or decrease in the final approved land use mix in any phase of the development;

         (k)   An increase or decrease in the number of dwelling units; and

         (l)   A change to approved project phasing;

   2.   A request for a major change must be processed as a new planned unit development, including the requirements for fees and notices.

   (B)   Minor Changes

Minor Changes are modifications that are not defined as major changes and do not alter the concept or intent of the planned unit development. Minor changes may be approved by the Village Board without the review and recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission unless the Village Board refers the request for a minor change to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation.

      1.   If the Village Board refers a minor change to the Planning and Zoning Commission, the minor change shall be processed as a major change in accordance with this Chapter.

   (C)   Administrative Changes

The Zoning Administrator is authorized to approve the following administrative changes to a planned unit development:

      1.   The replacement, modification, or alteration of signs where such replacement, modification, or alteration complies with Chapter 11 of this Zoning Ordinance and that:

         (a)   Does not increase the total number of signs;

         (b)   Does not increase the total height of any sign by more than 25%;

         (c)   Does not increase the total sign area of any sign by more than 25%;

         (d)   Does not decrease the setback of any sign; and

         (e)   Does not illuminate any wall sign that was not previously illuminated.

      2.   The installation of a ground mounted changeable copy sign that complies with Chapter 11 of this Zoning Ordinance.

      3.   The following accessory uses or structures:

         (a)   Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

         (b)   Building-mounted solar energy systems.

         (c)   Wireless telecommunication facilities, where such wireless telecommunication facilities comply with Chapter 14 of this Zoning Ordinance.

         (d)   Outdoor seating and related improvements in the B-2 zoning district.

      4.   Demolition of buildings or structures, when the demolition activity does not result in a change that would be defined as a major change. (Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021; amd. Ord. 2022-4972, 8-1-2022)

   (A)   Revocation of an approved planned unit development may be initiated by the property owner of the property subject to the planned unit development or by the Village.

      1.   Revocation of a planned unit development is established through the special use permit procedures of Chapter 17 of this Zoning Ordinance.

      2.   An application for revocation of a planned unit development must be accompanied with all zoning requests necessary to ensure that the planned unit development site complies with the conventional zoning regulations of this Zoning Ordinance. The zoning requests will be reviewed against the Standards and Review Criteria, as established in Chapter 17 of this Zoning Ordinance, for each form of relief requested. (Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021)