[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008]
Any of the zoning districts designated in Section 405.250 of these regulations may be designated as a "Planned District" by adding the designation "P", such as "R-P-1". When such a designation is attached to a district, the owner or developer of such land shall submit a concept plan in compliance with the provisions of Section 405.135. The Planned District provides for and encourages latitude and flexibility in the location of buildings, structures, roads, drives, variations in yards and open spaces. The purpose is to promote innovation and flexibility in site planning of land so the development is compatible with the site's physical characteristics and protects the integrity and character of both residential and non-residential areas of the City.
[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008; Ord. No. 1135-2010 §1, 4-19-2010]
C.
Use Regulations. The uses permitted in any Planned District
shall be the same as in the corresponding regular district. For example,
the uses permitted in "R-P-1" shall be the same uses permitted in
"R-1". However, in appropriate circumstances in the "CP" Commercial
Planned District, upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the specific approval of the Board of Aldermen, the second (2nd)
or higher story in the same building may be used or leased only as
residences. In appropriate circumstances, the buffer yard requirements
may be reduced to zero.
[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008]
A.
Development Regulations. The amount of open space, buffer
zone, yard, parking, play areas, density and height requirements shall
be determined by the Board of Aldermen upon recommendation of the
Planning and Zoning Commission after review of the concept plan.
B.
The
Board of Aldermen and Planning and Zoning Commission shall use the
requirements and standards found in the corresponding district as
detailed in these regulations as a guide in making their determination
but may permit variances from these requirements and standards in
the interest of efficient land development and utilization. In reviewing
such development plan, the maximum heights of buildings and structures
within such Planned District shall be as set out in the corresponding
districts. It shall be permissible that side yards may be reduced
to zero (0) in appropriate circumstances. It shall be permissible
that streets may be narrower than thirty-six (36) feet back of curb
to back of curb for a collector and twenty-eight (28) feet back of
curb to back of curb for a local street; however, in these instances
lazy back curbs will not be allowed and high back curbs will be required
along any and all property lines of all residential and commercial
lots.
[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008]
A.
The
following basic guidelines reflect the core principles of attractive
building design in the "P" Planned District.
1.
Attractive color schemes employing subdued colors with contrasting
colors that accent architectural details such as trim, windows and
entrances. Bright colors should be used sparingly and limited to accenting
a building.
2.
Compatible in size and architectural character and style of buildings
of the surrounding area through the use of similar elements such as
roof lines, materials colors, window design, building articulation
and other architectural details.
3.
Natural and durable materials that are economically maintained and
of a quality that will retain their appearance over time.
4.
Prominent public entries and windows focused on human scale.
5.
Facades with varying depths, relief and corners. Use of large, flat
and unbroken planes should be avoided.
6.
Relate the size and proportions of new commercial structures to the
scale of adjacent buildings.
B.
Building
in the "P" Planned District shall be subject to the following appearance
and design review guidelines:
1.
Building(s) shall incorporate a building front and facie pattern
that avoids the appearance of a continuous, unbroken front and shall
use vertical or horizontal patterns to vary the linear nature of large
storefronts. The storefront shall incorporate wood, masonry or other
attractive design materials to treat the unattractive nature of metal
buildings.
2.
Outlying buildings (uses separate from the principal merchandise
store) must incorporate separate landscaping design and buffering
to provide an offset from the general parking lot.
3.
No more than sixty percent (60%) of the required parking for the
principal use may be maintained in the front yard or front setback
space. The remaining forty percent (40%) parking requirement must
be developed to the rear of the principal building.
4.
Parking lots must employ attractive landscaping and separation strips in the front yard or front setback area. The location of separation strips and the use of plant materials shall not obstruct the clear vision of traffic or pedestrians. See Article XXVI, Landscaping Regulations.
5.
All parking spaces must be clearly delineated and painted. Traffic flow must be directed by the uses of painted directional symbols on the surface of the parking lot, by directional signs or both. Handicapped parking spaces shall only be located in the front of the first (1st) tier of parking spaces or at building fronts. See Article XXV, Parking Regulations.
6.
Storefront(s) must employ signage design elements that give the appearance
of a unified color and scale scheme for all building, projecting and/or
flat signs and logos.
7.
Specific variances and/or site plan waivers may be granted for the
above requirements in the case of practical difficulties related to
difficult lot design, topography or excessively narrow lots of record.
8.
Loading bays and/or docks must be located to the rear or side of
all principal or accessory buildings.
9.
All refuse must be stored in specially designed enclosures that have
an appearance which is compatible with surrounding buildings.
10.
Promote pedestrian and vehicular connectivity.
11.
Minimize adverse impacts from lighting on adjacent property.
[Ord. No. 1101-2008 §§1 — 2, 10-20-2008]
A.
The
planned development shall include such provisions for the ownership
and maintenance of the common open spaces as are reasonably necessary
to insure its continuity, care, conservation and maintenance and to
insure that remedial measures will be available to the Board of Aldermen
if the common open space is permitted to deteriorate or is not maintained
in a condition consistent with the best interests of the planned development
or of the entire community.
B.
Sidewalks
shall be built to City specifications along all public and private
streets, however, an alternative pedestrian and sidewalk plan may
be developed which provides pedestrians access between each use in
the planned development.
C.
In
planned industrial and commercial districts, all utility lines shall
be placed underground.
