1.   The PUD district is intended and designed to promote and encourage development or redevelopment of tracts of land on a planned, unified basis by allowing greater flexibility for those developments that propose a creative and innovative design whose layout is not achievable under the standards of other zoning districts. A PUD shall consist of an arrangement and selection of land uses in groupings that are organized and designed as an integrated unit rather than a collection of independent building and sites. The integrated design shall include a holistic presentation of elements such as building orientation and materials, utilities, parking areas, traffic circulation, sidewalks, trails, landscaping and open spaces that satisfy the individual site needs while achieving greater value for the entire development area. The PUD district shall be reserved for only those developments, which meet one or more of the following criteria:

      A.   Developments that provide for varying land uses to coexist within the same development so that the growing demands of the population may be met by greater variety in type, design, and layout.

      B.   Developments which encourage a more efficient use of land through the incorporation of public/private spaces or uses which enhance the community at large.

      C.   Developments that provide both public and private open spaces that accent and enhance both the architectural and natural features of the development and provide for the protection and preservation of existing vegetative and water resources.

      D.   Developments that present a common and unified theme through the use of architecturally compatible detailing to form a part of a larger composition rather than separate land uses designed in isolation of one another.

   2.   Principal Permitted Uses. Principal permitted uses for PUD zoned property may consist of residential uses, neighborhood commercial uses, neighborhood office uses and any combinations thereof. If it is determined by the Zoning Enforcement Officer that a proposed use is not compatible and consistent with the proposed PUD, the property owner shall have the right to appeal the decision to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council pursuant to the regulations for amendments as expressed in Section 165.26 of this Chapter.

      A.   Residential uses shall be defined as single-family residential, attached dwellings, multiple family residential, assisted and independent living facilities and nursing homes.

      B.   Neighborhood Commercial uses shall be defined as those uses which normally and customarily service the surrounding residential properties. Neighborhood Commercial uses may include, but not be limited to, dry cleaners, delis, coffee shops, markets, and small retail establishments.

      C.   Neighborhood Office uses shall be defined as those office uses which normally and customarily service the surrounding residential properties. Neighborhood Commercial uses shall include, but not be limited to, small medical clinics, veterinarians, and banks.

   3.   Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses are permitted in PUD districts:

      A.   Customary accessory uses and structures incidental to permitted principal uses.

      B.   Private garage or carport in association with a permitted residential use.

      C.   Golf courses, parks, playgrounds, aquatic centers and similar amenities, whether public or private, that benefit the neighborhood and/or the community at large.

      D.   Temporary buildings for uses incidental to construction work, which buildings shall be removed upon the completion or abandonment of the construction work.

   4.   Site Development Regulations.

 

 

   5.   Accessory Structures. Accessory structures may be constructed on properties as permitted in Section 165.06. Where the planned unit development is not specifically mentioned, the requirements shall be consistent with the residential district requirements where the principal use of the property is residential and the commercial district requirements where the principal use of the property is commercial.

   6.   Site Development Regulations. Dimensional requirements, density, setbacks and height requirements shall be clearly specified within the Development Plan and Development Agreement. The minimum setbacks along the perimeter of the project, abutting adjoining properties, shall meet the minimum requirements of the zoning in place before the property is rezoned to PUD or of the adjacent zoning district, whichever is greater.

   7.   Platting Required. Prior to development of any property within a PUD, the entire tract of land within the PUD shall be platted in accordance with Chapter 170 of this Code of Ordinances prior to approval of any site plans or issuance of any building permits. Parcels of land with said tract that are set aside for future development shall be platted as outlots.

   8.   Common Elements. Covenants shall be provided and recorded with any plat or site plan within a PUD.

   Said covenants shall enumerate all common elements within said plat and establish the guidelines for maintenance of said common elements. Common elements may include, but are not limited to, items such as private streets, parking lots, sidewalks, trails, sanitary sewers, water lines, storm sewers, detention facilities, landscaping, and multi-tenant signs.

   9.   Off-Street Parking. Adequate parking shall be provided within the PUD based upon the proposed uses. Shared parking for varying uses shall be strongly encouraged. Congestion on adjacent public streets shall be minimized.

   10.   Traffic. Traffic circulation within the PUD shall be designed to minimize congestion both on adjacent public streets and within the development. Traffic Impact studies may be required for review by the City Engineer. Turning lanes shall be provided as needed.

   11.   Pedestrian and Recreational Circulation. Sidewalks shall be designed within a PUD to encourage pedestrian circulation throughout residential and commercial areas and to link the varying uses. Recreational trails shall be provided to connect to existing and future trail systems and to promote alternate modes of transportation.

   12.   Signs. Signage within a PUD shall serve as a unifying element while creating measured and consistent identification of the various land uses within the PUD.

   Monument and wall sign area and height limitations as well as lighting and architectural style shall be clearly indicated on the Development Plan and Development Agreement.

   13.   Architectural Design Standards. Buildings within a PUD shall be designed to be architecturally compatible with each other and should be seen as a larger composition as opposed to individual buildings. Buildings shall be designed to promote quality architecture and design elements along all four building elevations. The uses of similar colors, materials, façade projections and recesses, articulated roof lines, enhanced entrances, lighting, windows and architectural features such as awnings are encouraged to make the development architecturally compatible as a whole.

   14.   Open Space and Landscaping Requirements. Open space requirements within a PUD shall consist of both public and private landscape areas, natural areas, plazas and courtyards designed to enhance the architectural and natural features of the development

   15.   Buffer Screening. The Planned Unit Development shall consider compatibility of uses. Landscaping shall be incorporated into the overall design and transitional uses considered in order to minimize the need for buffer easements and/or fences to screen neighboring uses.

   16.   Master Plan and Development Agreement. A Master Plan and Development Agreement shall be required for all PUD districts. The Master Plan shall cover the entire parcel to be zoned as PUD.

   The Master Plan shall have a unique name and include a narrative section that identifies the primary objectives of the development as well as providing specific guidelines and design standards related to the development including but not limited to size, location and uses of buildings, bulk regulations, parking configurations and requirements, architectural standards, landscaping, open space design, signage design and location, pedestrian access, and utilities. In addition to the Development Plan, a Development Agreement shall be required of the developer, which shall acknowledge the developers commitment to develop the property in accordance with the Development Plan.

      A.   Master Plans shall be required for all new Planned Unit Developments in conformance with Chapter 171. Master Plans shall be submitted in conjunction with the petition for rezoning and shall be approved prior to the third reading of the ordinance rezoning the property to PUD.

      B.   For Planned Unit Developments approved prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter, a Master Plan in conformance with Chapter 171 shall be required prior to platting or further development of any portion of the PUD-zoned land if an approved Master Plan is not on file with the City Clerk.

   17.   The following ordinances and resolutions have been adopted establishing Planned Unit Developments within the City:

      A.   Lakeview Acres Planned Unit Development.

         (1)   Ordinance 86-102, adopted June 9, 1986; voided August 28, 2006.

         (2)   Resolution 2006-73, approved August 28, 2006 (Lakeside Plat 3).

         (3)   Resolution 2019-20, approved March 25, 2019 (Bridgeview Plat 2).

      B.   Tournament Club of Iowa Planned Unit Development.

         (1)   Ordinance 2002-300, adopted March 11, 2002.

         (2)   Ordinance 2002-500, adopted October 14, 2002.

         (3)   Ordinance 2002-700, adopted November 11, 2002 (Wolf Creek TH).

         (4)   Ordinance 2012-800, adopted October 22, 2012 (Increase TCI PUD Area).

         (5)   Ordinance 2012-900, adopted October 22, 2012 (TCI Pod K).

         (6)   Resolution 2021-23, adopted March 22, 2021 (Ledgestone Ridge).

      C.   Deer Haven Planned Unit Development.

         (1)   Ordinance 2015-500, adopted July 13, 2015.

      D.   Crossroads Planned Unit Development.

         (1)   Ordinance 2016-1900, adopted July 13, 2016.

         (2)   Ordinance 2017-300, adopted March 13, 2017.

         (3)   Resolution 2017-18, approved March 13, 2017.

         (4)   Ordinance 2017-1100, adopted November 13, 2017.

         (5)   Resolution 2017-126, approved November 13, 2017.

      E.   Lakewoods Planned Unit Development.

         (1)   Ordinance 2016-2700, adopted December 12, 2016.

         (2)   Resolution 2016-13, approved December 12, 2016.

      F.   Stanley Estates Planned Unit Development.

         (1)   Ordinance 2020-1400, adopted August 24, 2020.

      G.   117 E. Broadway Planned Unit Development (Simmer Plat 1)

         (1)   Ordinance 2021-1700, adopted June 14, 2021.