Schroeppel City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XV
PUD Planned Unit Development District
§ 95-83 Intent and purpose.
A.
It is the intent and purpose of the Planned Unit Development District to provide a flexibility in design and use of land in large-scale developments that is not present under the rigid regulations of other districts.
B.
Provisions in this article allow for the setting up of criteria to allow development to occur in such a manner that will minimize public expenditures incurred in providing health, safety and general welfare while maximizing the use of land to create neighborhoods that are environmentally and aesthetically satisfying to the well-being of the inhabitants.
C.
The intents and purposes herein put forward take recognition of the fact that present zoning district regulations are appropriate for the regulation of land use; however, their uniformity and rigidity pose a problem of sterility in neighborhoods fostered by economic tradeoffs. Further, this article recognizes that the rigid set of space requirements would frustrate attempts to provide a wide variety of choice in residential neighborhoods. Thus, this article is seen as a method for providing wholesome development consonant with area-wide development while directing attention to the needs of the smaller entities within the total community.
§ 95-84 Objectives.
In order to carry out the intent of this article, the Planned Unit Development District shall achieve the following objectives:
A.
More usable open space for active and passive recreation.
B.
Within the limits of reason, to preserve natural topography, vegetation and environmentally satisfying vistas while preventing conditions that lead to soil erosion and high economic costs in maintaining public facilities.
C.
Efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of public utilities and thereby lowering housing costs.
D.
A development pattern in harmony with community growth and the obtaining of an environment that is more desirable than is possible under the strict application of other sections of this chapter.
§ 95-85 General requirements.
A.
Minimum requirements. The minimum area required to qualify for a Planned Unit Development District is 10 contiguous acres of land.
[Amended 12-20-2012 by L.L. No. 1-2012]
B.
Ownership. The tract of land under consideration shall be controlled by the developer, whether a single individual or group so constituted, i.e., corporation or partnership. Approval of the development will be binding on all members and their successors.
C.
Permitted uses. The following uses may be permitted in the Planned Unit Development District:
(1)
Residences may be single-family, multifamily, townhouse (including condominium arrangements) and apartments.
(2)
Commercial enterprises commonly associated with residential neighborhoods located in such a manner as to be construed as a neighborhood shopping center which provides at least one parking space per dwelling unit of the proposed district and is not located within a time-distance radius of 15 minutes per 1/2 mile from an existing zoned commercial area. No home occupation will be permitted and may be made a requirement of deeds to the individual properties offered for sale.
(3)
Customary accessory uses such as recreational and/or community structures, churches, schools, parks and playgrounds.
D.
Height limit. Height limits will not exceed 75 feet as now required by the present zoning districts.
E.
Density. Density (dwelling unit per acre) will not exceed that mapped on the Zoning Map.
F.
Setback requirements. The setback requirements of the underlying zones are relaxed and are subject to the conditions set forth in the application process. Minimum lot widths will be complimentary to the type of residential units proposed.
G.
Off-street parking. A minimum of two spaces per residential unit will be provided.
H.
Utilities. All electrical lines and telephone lines will be underground.
I.
Common open space requirements. Land for public open space will either be dedicated to the Town of Schroeppel, which may set up a special district for its care and maintenance, or the land may be owned in common undivided interest by the residents who may through a deed clause be responsible for care and maintenance through a homeowners' association.
J.
Staging. Any planned unit development must be completed within 24 months from time of construction start. Any planned unit development to be completed in stages requiring more than 24 months must contain a development schedule as required in the application process.
§ 95-86 Additional preliminary plan requirements.
In addition to the information required under § 95-75B, the following information will be provided to the Planning Board as part of the preliminary plan: