A.

In the case of a planned unit development of two (2) or more buildings to be constructed on a plot of ground at least three (3) acres in area not subdivided into customary lots and streets, and which will not be subdivided, or where the existing or contemplated lot and street layout make it impractical to apply the requirements of this title to the individual buildings in such planned unit developments, the application of the terms of this title may be varied in a manner that will be in harmony with the goals of the comprehensive plan and will insure that the intent of this title is not violated.

B.

Prior to the submittal of an application to the mayor and city council for approval of a planned unit plan, the developer shall meet with the pc for a review of the location, scope and nature of the proposed project.

C.

A plan for such planned unit project shall be submitted to the pc for review and recommendation to the mayor and city council. After the plan is formally presented to the PC, the PC has thirty (30) days to submit its recommendations to the mayor and city council. Each site plan shall be prepared by an architect, landscape architect, engineer or land surveyor, whose state registration is current and valid, or by a professional planner holding certified status from the American Planners Association (APA). His seal or professional initials (AICP) shall be affixed to the plan submitted. Each plan shall be drawn at an appropriate scale and shall show the following:

1.

Name. Name(s) of the proposed development. Name(s) and address(es) of the owner(s) and the designer(s) of the site plan and his seal;

2.

Date. Date, appropriate north arrow and scale;

3.

Boundaries. The boundary line of the tract to be developed drawn accurately to scale and with accurate linear and angular dimensions;

4.

Location map. A map to an appropriate scale showing the location of the development;

5.

Contours. Contours with a minimum vertical interval of five (5) feet referred to sea level datum shall be provided for both existing and proposed topography;

6.

Existing property lines. The location of existing and platted property lines, streets, buildings, water courses, railroads, bridges, water mains, sewers, culverts, drain pipes, and public utility easements, both on the land to be developed and on that portion of the land immediately adjoining which abuts the land to be developed, and any other pertinent characteristics of the land; the names of adjoining subdivisions or the names of record owners of adjoining parcels of unsubdivided land; and the zoning of the property;

7.

Proposed improvements. The names, where appropriate, and locations and dimensions of proposed streets, alleys, sidewalks, easements, specific use areas, parking, recreation areas, and facilities, yards and other open spaces;

8.

Utility and drainage plans. Utility and drainage plans shall be provided including all information required by city or county health, public works, water, sewer and sanitation departments to determine that water, sewer, sanitary disposal, and storm drainage improvements will be made and located in accordance with city requirements;

9.

Buffer areas. Location, dimensions and treatment of all required buffers, landscaped or planted areas, including fences;

10.

Trees. The general location of all stands of trees in excess of approximately ten (10) inches in diameter at a point three (3) feet above the surface of the ground;

11.

Proposed protective covenants. A preliminary outline of proposed protective covenants, including provisions for the organization and financing of homeowners' association where appropriate;

12.

Other information. Other information required by the planning commission to insure compliance with the provisions of this title.

D.

Before taking action on the planned unit development application, the mayor and city council shall hold a public hearing, the notice of which shall conform to procedures for amendment to the zoning map. Within sixty (60) days from the date of the public hearing, the mayor and city council shall render an official decision on the application. If approved, the planned unit development must be carried out in strict compliance with the plan submitted to and approved by the mayor and city council.

E.

The planned unit development shall conform to the following restrictions:

1.

If construction is not started within twelve (12) months after approval of the plan by the mayor and city council, approval for the plan is rescinded; after which all minimum dimensional requirements for the zoning district in which the parcel is located shall again apply.

2.

Uses and buildings are limited to those permitted within the zoning district in which the project is located; however, within any planned unit development the following uses are also permitted:

a.

Single-family attached dwellings;

b.

Two-family and multifamily dwellings;

c.

Retail stores or shops, excluding the making of any products to be sold on or off the premises, provided that such establishments are limited to maximum of three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet of retail sales area and ten (10) employees, and further provided that the total area, including off-street parking, of all such establishments shall not exceed three (3) percent of the total area of the planned unit development;

d.

Personal service establishments, such as barbershops and laundromats, provided that such establishments are limited to a maximum of two thousand (2,000) square feet of floor space and six (6) employees, and further provided that the total area, including off-street parking, of all such establishments shall not exceed two (2) percent of the total area of the planned unit development.

3.

The maximum number of dwelling units allowed per developable acre shall vary for each district.

4.

Only fifty (50) percent of the acreage in floodplain may be included for purposes of calculating this density. The residential density shall not exceed fourteen (14) units per gross acre of developable land. For purposes of calculating this residential density and acreage, developable land shall not include any portion of the lot containing rivers, streams or floodplain.

5.

The number of parking spaces provided shall conform to the requirements specified in Chapter 17.20.

6.

The existing landscaping features shall be retained, wherever possible. Included among landscaping features are ponds, streams, lakes, trees and similar features. The plan shall designate by appropriate symbol the location of existing trees to be retained. For the purpose of this provision, a tree with a diameter of at least ten (10) inches, at a point three (3) feet above the surface of the ground, shall be considered worth retaining.

7.

The developer shall set aside not less than twenty (20) percent of the development for open space, parks, or recreation use. Required streets, drives, yard areas, and common parking court areas shall not be credited toward this minimum required open space allocation. Only fifty (50) percent of such area may be developed with recreational facilities and not more than fifty (50) percent of the land reserved for open space purposes shall be within a floodplain.

(Ord. No. 25-01-02, § 1, 1-2-2025)