The Planned Unit Development District is established to promote improved environmental design and innovative uses of land in the Village of Ridgeway. To this intent this District allows variation in the relationship of uses, structures, and open spaces in developments conceived and implemented as cohesive unified projects. It is further intended to encourage more rational and economic development with relationship to public services, energy efficiency, and community appearance consistent with the overall intent of this ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan of the Village of Ridgeway.

Permitted Use. Any permitted or conditional use in any of the other Districts in this ordinance may be permitted subject to the criteria listed below, but such conditions or requirements as are made a part of an approved development plan shall be construed to be and enforced as a part of this ordinance.

Lot, Building, Yard, and Parking Requirements. In the Planned Unit Development District, there shall be no specific lot area, lot width, yard, height, parking and open space requirements, but such requirements as are made a part of an approved development plan shall be construed to be and enforced as a part of this ordinance.

Criteria for Approval. As a basis for determining the acceptability of application for zoning to the Planned Unit Development District, the following criteria shall be applied to the proposed development plan:

• The proposed development shall be an asset to the community aesthetically. The buildings and uses shall blend in with the surrounding neighborhood.

• The proposed development shall not create a traffic or parking demand incompatible with existing or proposed facilities. The width and location of streets, other paving, and lighting should be appropriate to the uses proposed. In no case shall standards be less than those necessary to ensure public safety as determined by the Village.

• The proposed development shall not place avoidable stress on the Village's water supply, sanitary sewer, and storm water drainage system.

• The proposed development shall make adequate provisions for the permanent preservation and maintenance of open space.

Procedure.

Step 1: Procedure for Rezoning

The procedure for rezoning to the Planned Unit Development District shall be the same as for any other Zoning District change (Section 14.26), except that in addition a general development plan shall be submitted to the Village Plan Commission. The general development plan of the proposed project shall be presented at a scale of l" = 100' and shall show at least the following information:

• The pattern of public and private roads, driveways, and parking facilities.

• A description of land uses and building types, size, and arrangements.

• A utility feasibility analysis.

• The location of recreational and open space areas reserved or dedicated to the public.

• General landscape treatment.

• The plan for phasing the development.

• Any other data required by the Village Plan Commission or Board.

Upon final approval and adoption of the zoning change to the Planned Unit Development District, all plans submitted as well as other commitments, restrictions, and other factors pertinent to assuring that the project will be carried out as presented, shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator and shall be referred to in regard to enforcement or modification of the development plans.

Step 2: Specific Implementation Plan Approval

Detailed plans are not required to be completed at the time the zoning is approved; however, the review process may be made faster by doing so. Before any building permit is issued, the Plan Commission shall review and approve a Specific Implementation Plan.

The applicant shall file the following with the Plan Commission:

• A final plat of the entire development area showing detailed lot layout, intended uses of each parcel, public dedication, public and private streets, driveways, walkways, and parking facilities.

• The location and treatment of open space areas.

• The arrangement of building groups other than single family residences and all final landscape plans.

• Architectural drawings and sketches illustrating the design of proposed structures.

• A utility plan locating all utility installations.

• A storm water drainage and erosion control plan.

• Agreements, by-laws, provisions, or covenants which govern the organizational structure, use, maintenance, and continued protection of the Planned Unit Development.

At a regular meeting, the Plan Commission shall approve or require changes consistent with the approved general development plan. Upon final approval of the specific implementation plans, they shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator and shall be referred to in regard to enforcement or modification of the development plans. All covenants, restriction, or contractual agreements with the Village shall be recorded with the Register of Deeds before final issuance of building permits.

Modifications.

Any subsequent change of use of any parcel of land or addition or modification of any approved development plans shall be submitted to the Plan Commission for approval. Minor changes can be granted administratively by the Plan Commission. Major changes shall require a public hearing preceded by a Class 1 Notice.