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.
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.
A.
Minimum requirements. The minimum area required to qualify for a
Planned Unit Development District is 10 contiguous acres of land.
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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.
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:
