Planned unit developments (PUDs) are intended to allow greater design flexibility than is permitted by the standard district regulations for tracts of land where the planned development would better utilize the topographic and natural character of the site and would produce a more economical and stable development. It is intended that these regulations will facilitate developments which are consistent with the spirit and intent of the zoning ordinances, in conformity with the general character of the village or immediate neighborhood than development under strict conformity with the applicable district regulations. Planned unit developments are of such substantially different character from other special uses that the following standards are established to guard against use of the planned unit development technique solely as a means to intensify the use of land, and to provide flexibility that will encourage sound and imaginative design. (Ord. 96-18, 8-6-1996)

   A.   Application: Development of land as a PUD shall generally require a dual application. The application shall request a map amendment to change the underlying zoning to PUD, and request permission to develop the land according to a particular plan of use. Application procedures and other requirements shall follow the application procedures for a map amendment. If a governmental body applies to develop land already zoned as PUD, the application need only include the particular plan of use and no fees shall be required.

   B.   Improvement Guarantees/Changes In Plan: The provisions of this subsection apply to PUDs granted to nongovernmental entities. The village may require that the entity enter into a contract with the village to guarantee the implementation of the development according to the terms and conditions established as part of the development plan. Any subsequent change or addition to an approved plan shall first be submitted for approval to the real estate development board, and if the real estate development board finds that the change or addition is not substantial, it may recommend its approval to the president and board of trustees without a new public hearing. If the real estate development board finds that the change or addition is substantial, it shall order a public hearing to be held according to the usual notice and publication requirements.

   C.   Changes In Plans/Governmental PUDs: Applications for changes or additions to governmental PUDs shall be made to the president and board of trustees. Changes or additions to a governmental PUD shall not require action by the real estate development board or public hearings, unless the president and board of trustees find that the change or addition dramatically alters the essential character of the PUD as originally granted. In such cases, the procedures in subsection B of this section shall apply.

   D.   Zoning Map: Approved PUDs shall be delineated and designated by number on the village zoning map. (Ord. 96-18, 8-6-1996)

   A.   Conformity With Comprehensive Plan: All plans, designs, or proposals for a PUD should be in general conformity with any comprehensive plan approved by the village.

   B.   Use Exceptions: Uses permitted by exception shall be necessary or desirable and appropriate with respect to the primary purpose of the development, and not of such a nature, or so located, as to be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood.

   C.   Bulk Exceptions: Exceptions in the bulk regulations of the prevailing district shall be solely for the purpose of promoting an integrated site plan no less beneficial to the residents or occupants of the development and surrounding neighborhood, than the bulk regulations that would be otherwise applicable.

   D.   Development Plan And Specifications: The design features and standards of PUDs shall conform to a development plan approved by ordinance. The development plan shall include details and specifications as may be required by the village. These details and specifications shall generally include the following:

      1.   An accurate topographic and boundary line map of the project area and a location map showing its relationship to other properties.

      2.   The pattern of public and private roads, driveways, and parking facilities, and intended design standards.

      3.   The size, arrangement, and location of lots or proposed building groups.

      4.   Location, type and size of proposed landscaping.

      5.   The use, type, size, and location of structures.

      6.   The location of sewer and water facilities.

      7.   Architectural drawings and sketches illustrating the design and character of the proposed structures.

      8.   The location of recreational and open space areas reserved or dedicated for public uses such as park and school sites or for other uses.

      9.   Existing topography and storm drainage pattern and proposed storm drainage system showing basic topographic changes.

      10.   Statistical data on total size of project area, density computation, proposed number of residential units by type, and any other similar data pertinent to a comprehensive evaluation of the proposed development.

      11.   A copy of the intended organizational structure related to any property owners' association, protective covenants and provision of services.

      12.   Aspects of the maintenance of any common open space areas and the future use of the property shall be set forth in these documents.

Each development is unique and may require submission of additional information, and not require submission of certain information. If the president and board of trustees do not require any of the above details or specifications with respect to a particular project before enacting the ordinance granting the PUD and establishing a development plan, that requirement shall be deemed waived.

   E.   Size: Planned unit developments shall be at least one acre in size. (Ord. 96-18, 8-6-1996)