The purpose of the planned unit development district is to offer a zoning district whereby land may be designed and developed as a unit for residential, commercial, and/or industrial uses by taking advantage of current up to date site planning techniques. (Ord. 1287, 8-28-1989)

An applicant may submit an application to create a planned unit development district to the administrator. The application shall set forth the proposed permitted and special uses within the planned unit development district. A complete set of scaled development plans shall accompany the application which show the proposed uses of the property including the proposed dimensions and locations of all proposed structures, parking areas and spaces, landscaped areas, streets and internal circulation systems, parks, playgrounds, school site, open spaces, and other features found to be appropriate by the administrator. If the development is to be phased, the development sequences shall be depicted. (Ord. 1287, 8-28-1989)

   A.   The administrator shall be available to meet informally with the prospective developer prior to the submission of the application and development plan in order to explain the planned unit development process and standards. The applicant will adhere to the following standards in the preparation of the development plan:

      1.   Residential Planned Developments: In residential planned developments:

         a.   There will not be more than the average number of units per acre than that permitted in the residential zones for single- family developments or more than sixteen (16) units per acre for multiple-family developments.

         b.   The parking standards established in this title shall be maintained.

         c.   No structure shall be constructed less than twenty feet (20') from any perimeter street, and if any unit in the planned development exceeds twenty five feet (25') in height, the perimeter street setback shall be increased by five feet (5') for each additional ten feet (10') in height or portion thereof.

      2.   Commercial And Industrial Planned Developments: In commercial and industrial planned developments:

         a.   The standards for parking, loading and unloading, and circulation as established by this title shall be maintained.

         b.   Roof mounted equipment, ground mounted equipment, and trash storage areas shall be screened.

         c.   Signage shall be integrated into the architectural design of the development.

         d.   Perimeter plantings shall be in raised beds at least five feet (5') in width bordered by a six inch (6") raised concrete curb.

   B.   All applicants for a planned unit development district will demonstrate how the proposed development will minimize land use conflicts with surrounding properties and/or how the proposed development can be integrated into an existing neighborhood without disruption of the existing environment. (Ord. 1287, 8-28-1989)

   A.   Administrator Report: Upon receipt of the planned unit development district application, the administrator shall assign the planned unit development district a number and make a report identifying how the proposal complies with the standards as set forth in this title. The report shall also include proposed conditions to be appended to the permit.

   B.   Hearing:

      1.   The administrator shall give the application, development plan, and report to the zoning board of appeals who will conduct a public hearing on the proposed planned unit development district upon advertising that such a meeting will be held not less than fifteen (15) days or more than thirty (30) days from the date of publication within a newspaper of general circulation in the city.

      2.   Owners of real property abutting the planned unit development district, the Marion school district, the county soil and water conservation district, and the county regional airport authority (when the airport overlay district is involved), by right, will be extended the opportunity to present testimony at the public hearing.

   C.   Zoning Board Of Appeals Recommendation:

      1.   The zoning board of appeals will maintain a set of minutes from the public hearing and will prepare a summary report including its own recommendations for the mayor and city council. In considering the planned unit development district application, the zoning board of appeals shall review the proposed list of permitted uses and determine their suitability based upon the following criteria:

         a.   The diversity of ownership within the proposed planned unit development district.

         b.   The intensity of use of the proposed planned unit development district.

         c.   The quantity and location or common open space and presence of plazas, parks and walkways.

         d.   Protection and enhancement of use for the public.

         e.   Effects of the proposed uses upon the surrounding built and natural environment as well as upon the subject site itself including, but not limited to, provisions for public utilities, parking, traffic, noise from traffic and other activities, pedestrian convenience and safety, and provision of landscaping, open space and recreation facilities.

      2.   The zoning board of appeals shall set forth in its report to the city council recommended permitted and special uses within the proposed planned unit development district.

   D.   Mayor And Council Action: The city council shall review the report of the zoning board of appeals and the foregoing criteria, and determine the permitted and special uses for the planned unit development district. All permitted uses shall be set forth in the planned unit development district ordinance for such proposed planned unit development district. The mayor and city council may approve creation of the planned unit development district with the administrator's proposed conditions, add additional conditions that it finds appropriate or deny the creation of the district.

   E.   Modification Of Zoning Map: In the event the district is created, the administrator shall cause the zone district map to be modified to reflect the district in accordance with Illinois law and shall modify the summary of zoning regulations of the city. (Ord. 1287, 8-28-1989)