Land and structures in a planned residential
development may only be used for the following:
A. All uses allowed in residential districts described and defined in Chapter
200, Zoning.
B. Nonresidential uses. The following nonresidential uses, as defined in Chapter
200, Zoning, may be permitted by the Council only if motor vehicle access is not provided to such uses through a residential area and if such uses are integrated within the PRD:
(1) Offices.
[Amended 2-18-2016 by Ord. No. O-16-02]
(2) Medical and dental offices and clinics, excluding
animal hospitals and veterinary offices.
(3) Places of assembly.
[Amended 2-18-2016 by Ord. No. O-16-02]
(4) Libraries, museums, art galleries and reading rooms.
(5) Retail establishments for the sale and service of
goods.
(6) Eating and drinking establishments, excluding fast-food
establishments.
(7) Research, engineering or testing offices and laboratories.
(8) Health clubs and athletic and recreational facilities.
(9) Child and adult day-care centers.
[Added 2-18-2016 by Ord.
No. O-16-02]
C. Motor-vehicle-oriented business, as herein defined,
shall not be allowed in planned residential developments.
D. Existing farm uses. If an approved PRD contains farm
uses which were in existence prior to tentative approval of the PRD,
said farm uses may continue, provided that when development of the
PRD encroaches upon the farm use, the farm use will not be permitted
to continue within 150 feet of any residential use or lot.
The environmental design scheme of the planned
residential development shall be laid out in such a fashion so that
all of the elements listed below are incorporated into a harmonious
and aesthetically pleasing design. Consideration should be given to
the overall character of the community and its visual effect on the
residents of the planned development as well as the residents of the
Township and Centre Region at large.
A. Existing trees should be preserved whenever possible.
Existing stands of mature healthy trees, waterways, historic sites,
scenic points, views and vistas and other community assets and landmarks
should be preserved.
B. The planned residential development should be designed
to minimize grading and other changes to the natural terrain. All
graded slopes should blend with the surrounding terrain and development.
C. All landscaping shall be in conformance with an overall
landscaping plan and unifying concept for the development.
D. All planned residential developments shall conform to the regulations contained in Chapter
200, Zoning, concerning floodplain conservation, slope controls, nuisance standards, outdoor storage, waste and sewage disposal, illumination, landscaping, historic properties and temporary uses.
E. All planned residential developments shall conform to the regulations on erosion and grading control contained in Chapter
180, Subdivision of Land.
F. All planned residential developments shall conform to the requirements of Chapter
175, Stormwater Management.
If a planned residential development is to be
developed in phases, over a period of years and according to an approved
schedule, the following requirements shall be met:
A. The gross residential density of any phase, or in
combination with previously developed phases, shall not exceed the
maximum allowed density of the total planned residential development.
B. Common open space intended to be devoted to recreational
or leisure-time activities as designated on the approved tentative
plan shall be improved as part of the first phase of development,
including all planned means of access thereto.
C. No nonresidential development other than that permitted
in common open space shall be constructed until after 30% of the housing
units have been constructed.
D. All through streets designed to ensure adequate access
to and within the PRD may be required to be provided concurrent with
final approval of the first phase of the tentative plan.
[Added 6-20-2013 by Ord. No. O-13-01]
Upon the provision of workforce housing as defined by Chapter
200, Zoning, the requirements of this chapter may be modified pursuant to §
200-38.4.