Planned unit development, R-1, R-2, R-3 districts.

(1)

Intent. It is the intent of this conditional use to provide a more desirable living environment by retaining the natural character of the village through the preservation of open spaces, woodlands, streams, ponds, water frontage, hills, and similar natural assets. It is further intended that this permitted use encourage a more creative approach to residential development through the planned reduction of grouping of lots while maintaining the overall density of the zoning district.

(2)

Procedure. The planning commission may authorize the establishment and occupation of a planned development in any R-1, R-2 or R-3 district or through the issuance of a conditional use permit as outlined and directed in section 36-87.

(3)

General provisions. In addition to all other requirements to which any conditional use must conform, any planned development shall meet the following standards:

a.

Minimum site shall be ten acres.

b.

Ownership shall be under one proprietor and shall be developed and administered as an integral unit. As used herein, the term "proprietor" means a person, firm, association, partnership, corporation or combination of any of them which may hold any interest of ownership in some property.

c.

Average residential density shall not exceed 3.6 dwelling units per acre.

d.

For all area gained through the reduction or grouping of lots, an equal area shall be set aside for the common use of the lot owners or residents within the development. This area shall be under legal procedure which shall grant a covenant or deeded interest therein so that it shall be assured of remaining undeveloped.

e.

The proposed planned development shall meet minimally all standards herein, as well as state, county, and township laws or ordinances including the provisions of this chapter except as specifically exempted.

(4)

Permitted uses and structures. Within any planned development, no structure shall hereafter be used, erected, converted or altered externally, in whole or in part, if said use is not in accordance with the intent as stated in this section, except as otherwise provided in this chapter for any other than one or more of the following permitted uses:

a.

Principal uses and structures.

1.

Single-family residences.

2.

Two-family residences.

3.

Condominiums, townhouses, or other similar housing types, which may be defined as privately owned single-family dwellings with no side yards between adjacent units. There shall not be more than ten units per building.

4.

Multiple-family dwellings. There shall not be more than ten units per building.

5.

Recreational areas for the private use of the planned development lot owners including, but not limited to golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, skiing and tobogganing hills, and play areas.

6.

Open spaces including, but not limited to fields, wooded areas, streams, ponds, parks, scenic hills.

7.

General farming.

8.

Hotels, motels, eating and drinking establishments to a maximum usage of five percent of the total site, and providing that the planned development has a minimum site area of 80 acres.

b.

Accessory uses and structures.

1.

Carports and garages.

2.

Storage buildings provided that they are located on the lot designated for the dwelling, and that they do not exceed 400 square feet of floor area.

3.

Clubhouses and structures incidental to permitted recreational uses.

4.

Barns and structures associated with general farming, provided that they are located on the designated individual lot.

(5)

Area, height and placement regulations. Within any planned development, no structure shall hereafter be used, erected, converted or altered externally, in whole or in part, if said use is not in compliance with the following regulations:

a.

Maximum height: 35 feet.

b.

Minimum yards.

1.

Front: 35 feet.

2.

Side: ten feet per single-family and two-family; 15 feet shall be maintained between any two buildings with multiple-family units.

3.

Rear: 35 feet. Planning commission may reduce this requirement for individual lots if the rear yard of the lot abuts common land, open space or recreation area as required in subsection (3)d of this section.

c.

Perimeter setbacks. There shall be a required yard of 40 feet along all exterior boundary lines of the planned development site.

(6)

General site and development requirements.

a.

Access drive. There shall be at least two improved access drives, which shall provide unrestricted access to a major road or highway from the planned development site. There shall be a distance of no less than 600 feet between access drives along public roadways.

b.

The application for a conditional use permit for the planned development will be accompanied by all necessary plans, drawings, specifications and reports indicating all proposed structures and facilities in the planned development.

c.

After application for a conditional use permit for the planned unit development, no changes or additions may be made to plans, specifications, etc. Such changes will require reapplication for a new conditional use permit.

(Ord. No. 66, § 2, 9-14-2015)