(A)

Purpose of district. The purpose of the PUD district is to encourage flexibility in land planning that will result in improved design, character and quality of new mixed use developments; to promote the most appropriate use of land; to facilitate the provision of streets and utilities; and to preserve the natural and scenic features and open space.

(B)

General conditions. Any area may be zoned as a PUD district if any one or more of the following general conditions are met:

(1)

More than one principal land use is proposed for development on a parcel under single ownership and management.

(2)

Separate land uses, which would not otherwise be permitted to locate within the same zoning district, are proposed for development on one or more adjacent parcels under single ownership or management.

(C)

Specific requirements. In order to qualify for a PUD district, a project must first meet each of the following specific requirements:

(1)

The site must contain not less than 50 acres and must adjoin, or have direct access to, at least one major street/artery.

(2)

The site shall be in one ownership, or if in several ownerships, the application shall be filed jointly by all owners under single management.

(D)

Density requirements:

(1)

The net density for any individual zone within the PUD shall not exceed the following:

a.

For single-family—5 dwellings units per acre.

b.

For duplexes—8 dwellings units per acre.

c.

For town homes—30 dwellings units per acre.

d.

For row houses—30 dwelling units per acre.

e.

For apartments—50 dwelling units per acre.

(2)

The minimum setbacks within the PUD shall not exceed the following:

From all roadway rights-of-way: 35 linear feet.

From front property line: 35 linear feet.

From side property line: 15 linear feet.

From rear property line: 25 linear feet.

From all "Project Development Area" boundaries: 25 linear feet.

(3)

The minimum off-street parking spaces within the PUD shall not be less than:

Per dwelling: 2.

Per commercial and industrial: 5.5.

(4)

The minimum greenspace (% of total project development area) within the PUD shall not be less than: 25%.

(5)

The minimum buffer yard between dissimilar zone within the PUD shall not be less than:

Residential to residential—50 linear feet.

Residential to commercial—50 linear feet.

Residential to industrial—100 linear feet.

Commercial to industrial—50 linear feet

Excluding roadways/streets.

(6)

The minimum separation between buildings within the PUD shall not be less than: 30 linear feet.

(7)

The maximum height of any structures shall not exceed 50 feet.

(8)

The maximum height of any sign shall not exceed 20 linear feet.

(E)

Administrative procedures for PUD zoning. Requests pertaining to the establishment of a PUD district shall be considered as an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and shall be administered and processed accordingly. Requests must include a master plan concerning use, setbacks, lot size, density, bulk and other requirements. Applicants seeking PUD zoning shall meet with appropriate staff and city council for a preliminary review prior to making an application for rezoning. A general outline of the proposal along with supporting concept plans shall be submitted. The appropriate staff member will furnish the applicant with comments prior to the final master plan submittal. The final master plan will then be submitted to the city council for review, Public Hearing and comment, and then put forth motion/vote regarding approval. All portions of the master plan shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.

(F)

Preliminary PUD zoning. Prior to obtaining a PUD zoning amendment, the applicant may file for preliminary PUD zoning which would establish the total allowable net density, total residential units and total acreage allowances for all proposed land use zones such as residential, commercial and industrial. Final PUD zoning, as outlined in this chapter, is required prior to beginning any improvements or development within the property, including land clearing.

(G)

The preliminary development plan. The preliminary outline along and supporting concepts shall include the following:

(1)

Existing features.

a)

The bearings and distances of the boundary lines pertaining to the property to be divided.

b)

The location of any streams, natural drainage ways, trees greater than eight inches DBH, wetlands, and other waterways which exist on the property.

c)

The distance and direction to waterlines and sanitary sewer lines.

d)

The name, location, and right-of-way width of existing streets either on the property or on the land adjoining the property.

e)

The location of railroads, public or private rights-of-way or easements, utilities, and parks or other public spaces, either on the property or adjoining the property.

(2)

Proposed design features.

a)

The location of, purpose, and width of any major proposed drainage or utility easement.

b)

The location and names of proposed streets and lanes.

c)

The proposed land use and site development plan for the PUD.

(H)

Development standards. Specific standards must be set forth in the PUD master plan which shall include, at a minimum:

(1)

All the above requirements of preliminary plus the following:

(2)

Land use master plan showing the location, net acreage, and gross acreage of each type of residential, office and industrial zone, including open space in the PUD and the existing land uses of property adjacent to the PUD. The master plan shall also include the approximate location of major circulation systems and utility systems with each zone.

(3)

Standards for single-family, multi-family, commercial and industrial structures, including: height limitations, setbacks, lot coverage, lot size, parking, buffers and other appropriate standards.

(4)

Standards for commercial and industrial use, including: height limitations, setback, lot coverage, size parking, buffers, non-residential traffic, and other appropriate standards.

(5)

Standards for major roadway circulation systems including the right-of-way width, pavement width, and design and utility locations.

(6)

Location, dimensions, and purpose of any easements.

(7)

Permitted uses within each zone.

(8)

A plan for the proposed phasing and a build-out schedule of development within the PUD.

(9)

The master plan shall also include the expected limits of the 100-year flood where appropriate.

(I)

Amendment of master plan.

(1)

Approved master plan may be revised subject to submission to the City Council for review, Public Hearing, comment and motion/vote regarding approval.

(Ord. of 8-23-10)