The provisions of this article apply to planned residential and commercial uses that will occur in accordance with limitations of use, design, density, coverage, phasing and other limitations stipulated on an approved development plan. It is also the intent through the planned unit development (PUD) process to reduce improvement costs through a more efficient use of land, to preserve natural amenities and environmental assets by permitting a more economical and concentrated use of building areas, to provide maximum opportunity for the application of innovative concepts and generally more flexibility for sound planning than may be achieved in zoning districts set forth in article IV, division 1 of this chapter, sections 119-114 through 119-118, sections 119-120 through 119-122 and section 119-215.

(Ord. No. 91-1, § 700.01, 3-11-1991)

The principal uses that are allowed in planned unit developments (PUDs) are those private, public or semi-public residential, commercial uses that are consistent and compatible with the comprehensive plan. PUDs may be located in all residential and commercial districts described in sections 119-114 through 119-118, and sections 119-120 through 119-122 and section 119-215.

(Ord. No. 91-1, § 700.02, 3-11-1991)

The following site development standards shall apply to any parcel or parcels proposed for inclusion in a PUD district:

(1)

Density. Allowable density shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan and the regulations for the comparable district contained in this Code, although density shall be reviewed based on the entire site if the other provisions of this article are followed.

(2)

Conservation. The natural topography, soils and vegetation on the site shall be preserved and utilized, where possible, through the careful location and design of circulation ways, buildings and structures, parking areas, recreation areas, open space and drainage facilities, including the setback of all buildings and structures from the mean high water line of any body of water. The developer is encouraged to donate land to public bodies which contain sensitive or endangered wildlife habitat as identified by the state fish and wildlife conservation commission.

(3)

Landscaping. Landscaping consisting of trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover or any combination thereof shall be installed. Irrigation facilities shall be installed in all open areas. Special attention shall be given to the location and type of planting in and around parking areas, around refuse storage areas and in building setback and separation areas, to achieve proper screening of these areas from occupied buildings and exterior roadways.

(4)

Open space in residential developments. Open space and recreation space shall be provided and shall be adequate in size and location to serve the residents of the planned development.

(5)

Structure location. The proposed location and arrangement of structures shall not be detrimental to existing or prospective adjacent land uses or to the existing or prospective development of the internal and external neighborhood.

(6)

Streets. Streets and driveways shall be constructed in accordance with adopted road design and construction specifications and shall provide for the safe and free movement of vehicular traffic, and safe, efficient and convenient access to land uses within the development and to roadways adjacent to the development. The local, collector and arterial street system must provide adequate access to and through the development, and properly accommodate traffic generated by the development. Local streets shall provide access within the planned development in a manner that will discourage through traffic and provide for convenient accessibility to parking areas. Local streets shall be so located that future urban development will not require their conversion to arterial routes. Collector and arterial streets shall be free of backing movement from adjoining parking areas.

(7)

Parking. Entrances to parking areas shall be easily accessible and identifiable from local streets and drives, and shall not interfere with traffic movement on adjoining streets. Public rights-of-way shall not be improved as parking areas. Parking areas shall be surfaced with a durable dustless material designed for pedestrian safety and constructed for long-term, low maintenance use. Grasses parking areas may be permitted where frequency of use does not destroy ground cover. Where soil and water table conditions permit, water conservation and filtration devices shall be provided to reduce runoff and increase percolation.

(8)

Pedestrian facilities. Wherever practicable, all vehicular and pedestrian passageways shall be separated. A system of walkways and bicycle paths between buildings, common open spaces, recreation areas, community facilities and parking areas shall be distinctively designed, and adequately lighted where appropriate for nighttime use. Placement of utilities will minimize the adverse impact on the natural environment whenever possible. The developer is encouraged to donate right of way where applicable for regional or area wide pedestrian and cycle trails.

(9)

Utilities. Water systems, sewage systems, storm water management systems, utility lines and easements shall be provided in accordance with this Code and other applicable regulations.

(Ord. No. 91-1, § 700.03, 3-11-1991; Ord. No. 2014-03, § 1(Exh. A), 4-14-2014)

No PUD development plan shall be approved by the local planning agency or the city council unless it complies with the eligibility standards in this article and all relevant provisions in this Code, including but not limited to regulations concerning setback lines, lot area, lot width, lot depth, lot coverage and density, as determined in the review of the development plan, and regulations concerning use, building height, conditional use, accessory buildings, landscaping, water and sewer systems, off-street parking, road and utility design and construction standards, signs and special requirements, in the district in which said site is to be located and also such regulations as they apply to the particular use of uses included in the development plan.

(Ord. No. 91-1, § 700.04, 3-11-1991)

The development plan submitted in connection with the application for PUD approval shall consist of text and maps drawn at a scale of one inch equals 100 feet, unless the clerk requires more detailed drawings, and shall include the information listed in the following provisions:

(1)

Boundary. A boundary survey and legal description of the site reviewed and prepared by a surveyor registered in the state.

(2)

Feature map. A topographic map prepared by a surveyor or engineer registered in the state showing for the site and parcels within 1,000 feet of the site:

a.

The location of existing property and right-of-way lines and pavement widths for all private and public property, streets, buildings, watercourses, transmission lines, sewers, bridges, culverts, drainpipes, water mains and public utility easements.

b.

Wooded areas, streams, lakes, wetlands, marshes and any other physical conditions affecting the site; mean high water elevations shall be shown for each water body and 100-year floodplain elevations shall be clearly delineated throughout the site.

c.

Existing topographic contours shown at contour interval of one foot.

(3)

Soils. A soils map and detailed soils report based on the findings of a recognized and registered soils expert identifying all soil types and characteristics and the depth of all muck and peat areas.

(4)

Land use. A master land use plan showing:

a.

The boundaries of the site and the proposed topography shown at one-foot intervals.

b.

The location and names of surrounding streets with right-of-way and pavement widths.

c.

The surrounding land use and zoning classification of parcels within 1,000 feet of the site's perimeter.

d.

The location of proposed major streets and other vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems.

e.

A specific delineation of the location and description of each land use by type.

f.

A statistical table that describes the total site and each part of the site in terms of total acreage, land use, number of dwelling units, square feet of all nonresidential buildings, residential density and other information that is descriptive of the proposal.

g.

Specific delineation, use, location, size and staging of development for each common open space, recreational area and public or semipublic area, with the amount of each open space type expressed as a percentage of the total site area.

h.

Maximum building coverage and roadway coverage, including parking, expressed in terms of number of spaces and as a percentage of the total site area.

(5)

Transportation. A transportation plan including:

a.

The layout of major roads in the project, traffic controls, rights-of-way and typical cross-sections.

b.

The layout of bike and pedestrian ways with typical cross-sections.

c.

An analysis of the area traffic impact.

d.

A traffic circulation plan detailing methods of handling high traffic flow areas such as major entrances, and ingress and egress to adjacent public roads of rights-of-way. Analysis of safety considerations shall be included in the traffic plan.

(6)

Grading. A grading concept plan indicating proposed terrain alterations.

(7)

Utilities. A utility service plan including:

a.

Locations, size and specific delineation of sewage treatment plants and water plants, and description of sewage collection systems and water distribution systems.

b.

Existing drainage systems and sewer lines.

c.

Location and width of all utility easements or rights-of-way.

d.

Supporting documentation necessary to establish clearly the feasibility of the proposed water, sewage and storm drainage concepts, including special safeguards to prevent public health hazards of environmental degradation.

(8)

Stormwater. A stormwater management plan per the requirements of this Code.

(9)

Landscape. A landscape plan per the requirements of this Code.

(10)

Restrictions. The substance of covenants, grants, easements, dedications of other restrictions to be imposed on the use of the land, buildings and structures, including proposed easements for public and private utilities.

(11)

Owners and developers. Identification of the present ownership and the developers of all land included in the development.

(12)

Consultants. Identification of the consultants involved in the plan preparation, including engineers, architects and other technical advisors.

(13)

Applicant's interest. A statement of the applicant's interest in the property to be rezoned PUD, including a copy of the last recorded warranty deed, and:

a.

If joint and several ownership, a written consent to the rezoning petition by all owners of record.

b.

If a contract purchase, a copy of the purchase contract and written consent of the seller/owner.

c.

If an authorized agent, a copy of the agency agreement or written consent of the principal/owner.

d.

If a corporation or other business entity, the name of the officer or person responsible for the application and written proof that said representative had the delegated authority to represent the entity or, in lieu thereof, written proof that the person is in fact an officer of the corporation.

(14)

Adjacent properties. A complete list of all legal descriptions, property owners and their mailing addresses for property within 500 feet of the boundaries of the subject parcel 1,000 feet if the PUD includes commercial uses or elements), as recorded in the latest official tax rolls in the county courthouse.

(15)

Filing fee. Payment of the filing fee set by the city council to cover administrative expenses, including the costs of advertising.

(16)

Statement by applicant. A statement signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury that the information submitted is true and correct to the best of his knowledge and belief.

(17)

Schedule of development. A proposed schedule of development for the entire site, including improvements, and any separate phases of the site.

(18)

Miscellaneous. Comments from department of environmental protection and fish and wildlife conservation commission regarding mitigation of wildlife habitat is encouraged. Comments from the Apalachee Regional Council and Wakulla County regarding how the project may impact or be coordinated with county and regional intermodal transportation plans including bicycle and pedestrian plans.

(Ord. No. 91-1, § 700.05, 3-11-1991; Ord. No. 2014-03, § 1(Exh. A), 4-14-2014)

If the planned unit development is to include a subdivision, then a subdivision plan and preliminary plat meeting the requirements of the subdivision regulations in chapter 117 shall be submitted with the PUD application. Review of the preliminary subdivision plan and plat may be held concurrently with the PUD application. Review of the preliminary subdivision plan and plat may be held concurrently with the PUD application review.

(Ord. No. 91-1, § 700.06, 3-11-1991)

(a)

Generally. After a PUD development plan has been approved as provided in this article, all developments on the site shall take place in compliance with said plan.

(b)

Revocation for deviation from plan. Any unapproved deviation from the approved development plan shall cause the city clerk immediately to revoke the development plan approval until such time as the deviations are corrected or revisions approved.

(c)

Minor revisions of plan. Minor extensions, alterations or modifications of the approved development plan may be permitted after review and approval by the city clerk, provided they are substantially consistent with the purposes and intent of the development plan approved.

(d)

Substantial revisions of plan. Substantial changes in the approved development plan may be permitted following the filing of additional materials demonstrating the effect of the changes on each element of the original plan and approval by the city council upon recommendation from the planning agency. If the requested changes are deemed to have a substantial effect on adjacent property owners, residents of the PUD or the general public, the city commission shall cause a public hearing to be held prior to official action on the requested changes.

(Ord. No. 91-1, § 700.07, 3-11-1991)