(a)

The basic provisions and requirements concerning planned unit development are the subdivision, development or use of land containing ten (10) acres as an integral unit containing more than one (1) principal building and which may provide for single-family residential, multi-family residential, educational, business, commercial and industrial uses; and recreational, park and common use areas. A unit need not include all of the above set-out uses.

(b)

To establish a planned unit development, the procedures, requirements, restrictions, standards, and conditions in this article shall be followed.

(c)

The planned unit development may be excepted from the provisions of chapter 19 and of this chapter to the extent specified in the final authorization of the planned unit development.

(Ord. No. 17, as revised 5-11-81, § 11.7, 10-11-71)

(a)

The applicant for a planned unit development shall request the board of trustees, by letter addressed to the village clerk, to call a conference of the board of trustees and the plan commission for a preliminary discussion of the proposed planned unit development, and the board of trustees shall call such conference, which may be continued from time to time. The applicant shall present such exhibits and written information as may be necessary to fully acquaint the board of trustees with the proposed development which shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following:

(1)

A tentative sketch plan, which may be in freehand sketch form, showing the location and extent of the types of land uses proposed.

(2)

The existing topography at five-foot contour intervals which may be taken from U.S.G.S. information.

(3)

Existing streets surrounding the subject property.

(4)

Existing utilities including storm drainage facilities.

(5)

The following by either graphic exhibits or written statement:

a.

The density of residential uses and the number of dwelling units by type.

b.

The ancillary and nonresidential uses to be provided in a residential planned unit development.

c.

The off-street parking and other service facilities proposed.

d.

The exceptions or variations to the village zoning or subdivision requirements being requested as part of the planned unit development application.

(b)

Within thirty (30) days after adjournment of the conference, the plan commission shall submit to the board of trustees its report in writing containing recommendations.

(Ord. No. 17, as revised 5-11-81, § 11.7, 10-11-71)

(a)

The formal petition for a planned unit development shall be addressed to the board of trustees and shall be filed with the village clerk. Fifteen (15) copies of the petition shall be filed with the village clerk. Attached to each copy shall be copies of the supporting documents and exhibits hereinafter provided for.

(b)

A filing fee in an amount established by ordinance shall be paid to the village clerk at the time of such filing.

Cross reference— Fee, § 9-26.

(c)

The board of trustees shall refer the application to the plan commission which shall set a hearing date which shall be not less than thirty (30) nor more than sixty (60) days after the filing of the petition. The petitioner shall cause notice of the hearing to be published at least once, not more than thirty (30) nor less than fifteen (15) days before the hearing date in one (1) or more newspapers of general circulation in the village.

(d)

The village clerk shall forward a copy of the petition to the president and to each member of the board of trustees and of the plan commission.

(e)

The petition shall be heard by the plan commission and its report to the board of trustees of its findings and recommendations shall be in writing and accompanied by such plats, exhibits and agreements as shall have been presented by the petitioner, each identified for reference by letter or number, together with any suggested changes therein.

(f)

The board of trustees may establish a planned unit development which shall be by specific ordinance and which shall contain or to which shall be appended all terms and conditions of the grant, including covenants and agreements, guarantees, performance bonds, plats and the like.

(g)

The formal petition shall contain in addition to all other requirements, the following:

(1)

An outline plan of the planned unit development. This plan will be at a scale of not less than one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet which shall show all proposed streets (public and private), all principal and accessory buildings and their use, off-street parking, service areas, open space, recreation facilities and any other information necessary to clearly show the proposed elements of the planned unit development.

(2)

Preliminary architectural plans for all multi-family buildings shall be submitted in sufficient detail to show the basic building planning, the number of units per building and the number of bedrooms per dwelling unit. Preliminary architectural plans for business or other nonresidential building may be required by the plan commission in sufficient detail to show the style of the proposed development. If such plans are not required as part of the petition for planned unit development, the petitioner or developer shall submit such plan to the plan commission for approval prior to filing an application for a building permit.

(3)

A topographic survey and boundary survey of the subject area, prepared and certified by a registered Illinois surveyor.

(4)

A plan of the planned unit development area, showing in contrasting colors or by other means the respective proposed streets, street classifications, lot sizes, rights-of-way, building lines, easements for utility services, existing buildings or structures, and the location of all categories of land use.

(5)

A map of the village showing the planned unit development area and its relation to the existing roads and streets and use districts within and immediately adjacent to the village.

(6)

Preliminary plans and outline specifications of the following improvements:

a.

Roads, streets and alleys, including classifications, widths of rights-of-way, widths of paved surfaces and construction details.

b.

Sidewalks, including widths of paved surfaces and construction details.

c.

Sanitary and storm sewer system.

d.

Water supply system.

e.

Street lighting and public area lighting system.

f.

Recommended installations for electric, gas and telephone facilities and distribution.

g.

Sequence of phases or stages of development of the planned unit development.

(7)

Estimates of cost of installation of all proposed improvements, confirmed by a registered Illinois engineer.

(8)

Petitioner's proposed covenants, restrictions and conditions to be established as a part of the planned unit development.

(Ord. No. 17, as revised 5-11-81, § 11.7, 10-11-71)

(a)

No work shall commence until the engineering plans are approved by the village and a bond is posted. The petitioner or developer shall construct and install the required improvements and must post with the village a sum in cash, or negotiable securities, or a surety bond running to the village in an amount sufficient to cover the full cost, including engineering and inspection fees and costs, to assure the satisfactory installation of such improvements; the amount of such deposit or bond shall be based upon the confirmed estimate of cost hereinabove provided for; if a surety bond is submitted, it shall have good and sufficient surety thereupon and shall not be accepted until approved by the president and board of trustees. Upon completion and approval or acceptance of the improvement by the village the amount of the bond may be reduced equal to cost of such improvements.

(b)

If the planned unit development is to be constructed and developed in stages or phases, the deposit of cash or securities or the bond posted shall be in an amount based upon the confirmed estimated cost of installation of improvements in the respective stage or phase as approved by the village engineer.

(Ord. No. 17, as revised 5-11-81, § 11.7, 10-11-71)

Street classifications, definitions, and specifications, shall be in accord with the regulations pertaining to same as established in chapter 19 and the comprehensive plan, as amended.

(Ord. No. 17, as revised 5-11-81, § 11.7, 10-11-71)

No planned unit development shall be recommended by the plan commission unless they find and recommend, in addition to those standards established herein for special uses, that the following standards will be met:

(1)

General:

a.

The uses permitted by such exceptions as may be requested or recommended are appropriate to the purpose of the development.

b.

The uses permitted in such development are not of such nature or so located as to exercise an undue detrimental influence or effect upon the surrounding neighborhood.

c.

That any industrial park areas established in the planned unit development conform to all requirements therefor as set forth elsewhere in this chapter.

d.

That all minimum requirements pertaining to commercial, residential, institutional, or other uses established in the planned unit development shall be subject to the requirements for each individual classification as established elsewhere in this chapter, except as may be specifically varied in the ordinance granting and establishing a planned unit development use.

e.

When private streets and common driveways are made a part of the planned unit development or private common open space, common structures or recreation facilities are provided, the applicant shall submit, as part of the application, the method and arrangement whereby these private facilities shall be operated and maintained. Such arrangements for operating and maintaining private facilities shall be subject to the approval of the board of trustees.

(2)

Residential:

a.

Single-family density for a residential planned unit development shall not be greater than the recommended density as shown on the general development plan of the comprehensive plan for the village, nor shall any lot to be used for single-family detached homes be less in area or dimension than that allowed in the R-2 District, except that the plan commission may recommend and the board of trustees may grant a reduction in such lot area and dimension, but not more than fifteen (15) percent when the planned unit development provides common open space equal to not less than ten (10) percent of the gross area of the planned unit development.

b.

In planned unit developments other than single-family planned unit developments, the minimum lot area per dwelling unit may be less than required by the district regulations applicable to the district in which the planned development is located, but not more than fifteen (15) percent, provided there is contained within the planned development permanent common open spaces, the area and location of which shall meet with the approval of the plan commission and that the total of such open space shall not be less than that which would pertain if developed on individual lots.

c.

Business uses may be included as part of a planned residential development when the plan commission finds that such business uses are beneficial to the overall planned unit development and will not be injurious to adjacent or neighboring properties. The land area occupied by such business uses shall not be greater in area than ten (10) percent of the gross area of the residential planned unit development.

d.

The open areas provided in the part of the planned development shall be preserved over the life of the planned unit development for use only by the residents of the planned development or dedicated to the village for school, park, playground or other public uses by an instrument or guarantee acceptable to the board of trustees.

(Ord. No. 17, as revised 5-11-81, § 11.7, 10-11-71)

(a)

For the purpose of planned unit development, "common open space" means that land area within a subdivision, planned development or zoning lot not used to satisfy the requirements of this chapter for yards, streets, driveways, off-street parking or other required open areas serving individual uses or buildings, and which is provided for the use of the general public in the case of common open space dedicated to the public or in the case of private common open space which is only for the use of all the occupants of the subdivision, planned development or zoning lot.

(b)

For that part of a planned development devoted to residential uses, the plan commission may recommend and the board of trustees may approve, access to a dwelling by a driveway or pedestrian walk easement, and spacing between buildings of lesser widths or depths than required by district regulations for the district in which the planned development is located, provided:

(1)

That adequate provisions are made which perpetuate during the period of the special use, access easements and off-street parking spaces for use by the residents of the dwellings served;

(2)

The spacing between buildings shall be approved by the plan commission and shall be consistent with the application of recognized site planning principles for securing a unified development, and due consideration is given to the openness normally afforded by intervening streets and alleys. Minimum side yards between principal buildings within a part of a planned development where subsequent transfer of ownership is contemplated, shall be equivalent to side yards as would be required between buildings by district regulations for the district in which it is located; and

(3)

The yards for principal buildings along the periphery of the development shall be not less in width or depth than required for permitted uses in the district regulations applicable to the district in which the planned development is located, and the plan is developed to afford adequate protection to neighboring properties as recommended by the plan commission and approved by the board of trustees.

(Ord. No. 17, as revised 5-11-81, § 11.7, 10-11-71)

Wherever the applicant for a planned unit development proposes to provide and set out, by platting, deed, dedication, restriction, or covenant, any land or space separate from single-family or multifamily residential districts, to be used for parks, playgrounds, commons, greenways, or open areas, the plan commission may consider and recommend to the board of trustees, and the board of trustees may vary the applicable minimum requirements of chapter 19 and this chapter for the planned unit development which may include but not necessarily be limited to the following:

(1)

Rear yard;

(2)

Side yard;

(3)

Lot area;

(4)

Off-street parking as to number of off-street parking spaces;

(5)

In a planned business development:

a.

Business uses may be as recommended by the plan commission and approved by the board of trustees.

b.

All business and storage of materials shall be conducted or stored within a completely enclosed building.

c.

Not more than thirty (30) percent of the lot area shall be covered by buildings or structures.

d.

At least ten (10) percent of the lot shall be provided for landscape and open space and shall be preserved and maintained over the life of the planned unit development.

e.

No building shall be more than thirty-five (35) feet in height.

f.

No dwelling shall be permitted in a planned business development.

g.

Off-street parking shall be provided and maintained on the same lot based upon the provisions for off-street parking specified in article VI, division 4 of this chapter.

h.

Service and loading and unloading facilities shall be provided as recommended and approved by the plan commission.

i.

No building shall be located nearer than fifty (50) feet to any street line.

j.

Business development shall be adequately screened by fencing or landscaping or both along the boundaries of adjacent residential, public open space, schools, churches or other similar uses. The screen planting shall be prepared by landscape architect and shall meet the approval of the plan commission.

k.

Outside lighting shall be so designed and placed so as to not be disturbing to adjacent residential areas.

l.

Signs within the planned unit development shall be regulated and permitted as provided in Article VI, Division 6, of this chapter, unless those sign regulations are specifically varied in the ordinance approving the planned unit development.

(Ord. No. 17, as revised 5-11-81, § 11.7, 10-11-71; Ord. of 1-14-85; Ord. No. 92-1, § 4, 3-24-92)

Prior to granting any planned unit development, the plan commission may recommend, and the board of trustees shall stipulate, such conditions and restrictions upon the establishment, location, construction, maintenance and operation of the special use as deemed necessary for the protection of the public interest and to secure compliance with the standards and requirements specified herein, or as may be from time to time required. In all cases in which planned unit developments are granted, the board of trustees shall require such evidence and guarantees as it deems necessary as proof that the conditions stipulated in connection therewith are being, and will be, complied with.

(Ord. No. 17, as revised 5-11-81, § 11.7, 10-11-71)

After a public hearing no application for a planned unit development which has been denied wholly or in part by the board of trustees shall be resubmitted for a period of one (1) year from the date of the order of denial, except on the grounds of substantial new evidence or proof of changed conditions found to be valid by the plan commission and the board of trustees.

(Ord. No. 17, as revised 5-11-81, § 11.7, 10-11-71)

If work on the proposed planned unit development has not begun within two (2) years from the date of the authorization order of the board of trustees, the authorization shall become null and void and all rights thereunder shall lapse. Upon written application, filed prior to the termination of the two-year time limit, the board of trustees may authorize a single extension of the time limit for a further period of not more than twelve (12) months without a public notice.

(Ord. No. 17, as revised 5-11-81, § 11.7, 10-11-71)