A.   Purpose: Special purpose zoning districts are tools for dealing with unique uses or areas or accomplishing special planning and zoning goals.

   B.   Establishment: Except as otherwise expressly stated, special districts may be established, amended, or removed only in accordance with the zoning map amendment procedures of Section 10-12-1F.1. (Ord. 2025-1446, 10-9-2025)

   A.   Purpose: The GU (Governmental Use) district is intended to accommodate public, civic, and institutional uses, including parks and open spaces on relatively large sites.

   B.   Mapping:

      1.   The GU zoning district designation may be applied regardless of ownership of the land on which the use is located. Land owned by a governmental or institutional entity but used for non-governmental service or non-institutional use may not be classified in the GU district.

   C.   Allowed Uses: Principal uses are allowed in GU districts in accordance with Table 5-1.

   D.   Lot and Building Regulations:

      1.   Table of Regulations: The lot and building regulations of Table 4-1 apply to all principal uses and structures in the GU district, except as otherwise expressly stated in this zoning ordinance. General exceptions to lot and building regulations and rules for measuring compliance can be found in Chapter 15. Additional regulations governing accessory uses and structures can be found in Chapter 6.

 

      2.   Table Notes: The following notes refer to the bracketed numbers (e.g.," [1]") in Table 4-1:

(Ord. 2025-1446, 10-9-2025)

   A.   Purpose:

      1.   General: The PUD, Planned Unit Development overlay district is intended to accommodate uses and development proposals that would not be possible under otherwise applicable zoning regulations of this zoning ordinance and that result in public benefits that are at least commensurate with the degree of development flexibility provided. Examples of the types of development that may be appropriate for PUD approval include the following:

         a.   Enhanced Protection of Natural Resource Areas: Developments that offer enhanced protection of natural resources and sensitive environmental features.

         b.   Energy Efficiency/Resiliency: Developments that achieve high levels of energy conservation and sustainability, as evidenced by commitment to use of alternative energy sources, green infrastructure, (stormwater) best management practices, and other strategies to combat or mitigate the effects of climate change.

         c.   Housing Variety: Developments that offer housing options to meet the needs of different age groups and household types.

         d.   Mixed- and Multi-use Developments: Developments that contain a complementary mix of residential and nonresidential uses or that provide for a range of land use types.

         e.   Economic Development: Developments that are consistent with and help advance the village's economic development and fiscal management goals.

         f.   High-Quality, Innovative Design: Developments that employ site and building designs that positively impact the village's physical character and appearance.

      2.   Objectives: Different types of PUDs will achieve different planning goals. In general, however, all PUDs should include elements that further some or all of the following objectives:

         a.   Implementation of and consistency with the comprehensive plan and other relevant village plans and policies;

         b.   Flexibility and creativity in responding to changing social, economic and market conditions allowing greater public benefits than could be achieved through strict compliance with conventional zoning and development regulations;

         c.   Efficient and economical provision of public facilities and services;

         d.   High-quality buildings and improvements that are compatible with surrounding areas, as determined by their arrangement, massing, form, character and landscaping;

         e.   Protection and enhancement of open space amenities and natural resource features;

         f.   A safe and efficient transportation system that includes facilities for motorized and non-motorized travel;

         g.   The incorporation green infrastructure to maximize the aesthetic and water quality benefits of best practices in stormwater management; and

         h.   Attractive, high-quality landscaping, lighting, architecture and signage that reflects the character of the village.

   B.   General Regulations:

      1.   Authority to File: Applications for PUD zoning approval may be initiated by the board of trustees, the owner of the property that is the subject of the proposed PUD zoning map amendment, or by the subject property owner's authorized agent.

      2.   Ownership and Control: All property owner-initiated planned unit developments must be under single ownership and/or unified control at the time of application and approval of the PUD preliminary and final plan.

      3.   Procedure: PUDs must be reviewed and approved in accordance with the procedures of Section 10-12-3.

      4.   Zoning Map: Approved PUDs must be identified on the zoning map by appending the map symbol "PUD" as a suffix to the base zoning district classification, as in "A-4/PUD."

      5.   Regulations and Standards Eligible for Modification: Unless otherwise expressly approved by the board of trustees as part of the PUD approval process, PUDs are subject to all applicable regulations of this zoning ordinance and the village code. The board of trustees is authorized to approve PUDs that include uses that are not expressly allowed under this zoning ordinance and developments that do not comply with otherwise applicable zoning, subdivision and other village regulations and development standards. The PUD development plan must specify any proposed deviations from otherwise applicable regulations.

      6.   Inspection of Infrastructure Improvements: Construction of all required infrastructure improvements must be completed within the time schedule approved by the board of trustees. All work must comply with the approved plans and specifications and be in accordance with sound engineering and construction practices. The village has the right to inspect work at any time to determine compliance with village standards.

      7.   Maintenance of Improvements: The applicant is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all public improvements for a period of one year after the date of acceptance by the board of trustees. In addition, wherever land improvements are to be completed in phases, the applicant is responsible for the maintenance and repair of storm water drainage and/or detention improvements for a period of two (2) years after the date of acceptance by the board of trustees of all public improvements in areas tributary to the storm drainage and/or detention improvements, or two (2) years after the completion of landscaping improvements in areas tributary to the storm drainage and/or detention facilities, whichever is later. (Ord. 2025-1446, 10-9-2025)