Planned residential developments shall be recognized as special land uses. The disposition of such developments shall be the responsibility of the Planning Commission.
The purpose of this article is to permit greater flexibility and, consequently, more creative and imaginative design in the development of residential areas than is generally possible under conventional zoning regulations. It is further intended to promote more economical and efficient use of the land while providing a harmonious variety of housing choices, the integration of necessary commercial and community facilities, and the preservation of open space for park and recreational use. A permit may be issued for construction and occupancy of a planned residential development, subject to compliance with the requirements, standards and procedures set forth in this article.
Any application for a special land use permit must meet the following conditions to qualify for consideration as a planned residential development (PRD):
A. Minimum area. The minimum area required to qualify for a planned residential development special land use permit shall not be less than four contiguous acres of land.
B. Ownership. The tract of land for a project must be either in one ownership or the subject of an application filed jointly by the owners of all properties included. The holder of a written option to purchase land or the holder of an executory land contract shall, for purposes of such application, be deemed to be an owner of such land.
C. Location. Planned residential developments shall be allowed only within the R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 Residential Districts and providing the applicant can demonstrate that the proposed character of development will meet the objectives of planned residential developments. In all PRD projects, the general provisions, as set forth in §§
475-5,
475-10,
475-11,
475-37,
475-113,
475-115,
475-117 and Part
9 of this chapter shall govern, unless relief is granted by the Planning Commission and the Village Council.
D. Utilities. Public water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage facilities shall be provided as part of the site development. All electric and telephone transmission wires shall be placed underground.
E. Approval. Approval by the Planning Commission of a sketch plan and detailed site plan of all planned residential developments is required.
No structure or part thereof shall be erected, altered or used, and no land shall be used in a planned residential development (PRD) except for one or more of the following:
A. Residential uses. The following housing types, excepting mobile homes, shall be deemed desirable in keeping with the objectives of this concept:
(1) Single-family detached dwellings;
(6) Other multifamily dwellings.
B. Commercial uses. The following commercial uses may be designed and intended to serve the convenience needs of the people residing in the planned residential development:
(4) Banks and financial institutions;
(5) Shoe sales and repair stores;
(6) Florist and garden shops;
(9) Book and stationery stores;
(10) Dry cleaning, pickup or coin-operated only;
(12) Medical or professional offices;
C. Accessory and associated uses. The following accessory and associated uses may be permitted in a PRD planned residential development:
(5) Elementary and secondary schools.
Within any PRD planned residential development approved under this article, the requirements set forth in this section shall apply in lieu of regulations set forth in the district in which the development is located.
A. Number of dwelling units permitted. The maximum number of dwelling units permitted within the PRD project shall be determined by dividing the net residential development area by the minimum residential lot area per dwelling unit required by the district in which the project is located. If the project lies in more than one zoning district, the number of dwelling units shall be computed for each district separately.
B. Lot area requirements. The minimum lot area for single-family dwellings shall not be reduced more than 20% below that required in the district in which the project is located. The lot area requirement for multiple-family dwellings shall not be reduced by more than 10% of that permitted in the district in which the PRD project is located.
C. Setback and yards. Setback and yard requirements for a PRD planned residential development shall be as follows:
(1) Front yards. The minimum setback from a street line for a building or structure may be reduced 15 feet for any cul-de-sac street and 10 feet for any other street below that required in the district regulation in which the planned residential development is located.
(2) Rear yards. The minimum rear yard requirements may be reduced to 25 feet in planned residential developments.
(3) Side yards. The minimum side yard requirements may be reduced to five feet in planned residential developments.
D. Minimum lot frontage and width. The minimum lot frontage and width for any lot designated for single-family dwelling may be reduced 20% below the requirements of the district in which the planned residential development is located.
E. Screening. A screening area shall be provided along the perimeter of property on which multiple-family dwellings and/or commercial buildings are erected.
F. Amount of open space required. Within every PRD planned residential development there shall be planned and set aside permanently as part of the total development an amount of open space equal to not less than the aggregate accumulation of lot size reduction below the minimum lot area for the development as a whole. Before accepting the open space as meeting the requirements of this subsection, the Planning Commission must find the land thus designated to be sufficient in size, suitably located, with adequate access, and that evidence is given that satisfactory arrangements will be made for the maintenance of such designated land to relieve the Village of the future maintenance.
G. Arrangement of open space. All required open space within a planned residential development shall be arranged so as to provide access and benefit to the maximum number of lots and/or dwelling units. Separate tracts of open space shall have adequate access from at least one point along a public street.
[Added 6-4-2018 by Ord. No. 284]
This article sets forth the procedures and approval standards to rezone land within the Village of Vicksburg to a Planned Unit Development District ("PUD District"). The purpose and intention of establishing a PUD District is to afford landowners a degree of flexibility from the development standards found in non-PUD Districts. By establishing a PUD District, the Village seeks to encourage innovation in land use, specifically on sites with significant natural, historical and architectural value or on sites that exhibit difficult development constraints.
The following objectives shall be satisfied by the creation of a PUD District:
A. To provide more desirable living, shopping and working environments by preserving as much of the natural character of the property as possible;
B. To encourage the preservation of open space and the development of recreational space and facilities;
C. To allow phased construction with the knowledge and security that subsequent phases will be approved as originally planned and approved by the Village;
D. To promote flexibility in design and development plans;
E. To promote the efficient and beneficial use of land for and by Village residents and visitors alike; and
F. To ensure a quality of construction similar to other developments within the Village.
An application packet shall include all of the following materials:
A. Application for planned unit development approval. An application shall be available at the Vicksburg Village Hall during all regular business hours;
B. District site plan. Applicants must provide materials related to the tentative development of the PUD District. The district site plan must include information related to:
(1) Building development, including estimated timelines for construction;
(2) Landscaping and open space use within the PUD District;
(3) Environmental impact showing the effect the PUD District may have on the surrounding: land, streams and wetlands; air quality; and stormwater drainage, water supply and sewage disposal systems.
(a) If it is determined that the PUD District will have a greater than proportional impact on the Village's infrastructure, the applicant may be responsible for its reasonable share of costs associated with the improvements necessary to make the system(s) operative, as determined by the Village.
(4) Traffic impact study detailing the impact that the PUD District would have on traffic and public roadways as well as parking within the Village;
(5) Community impact study outlining the impact that the PUD District would have on the Village residents, including but not limited to the following:
(a) The impact on surrounding property values;
(b) Any potential changes to the Village in terms of noise, litter, odor or light;
(c) The impact on the population of the Village, including data regarding the effects on the local school district; and
(d) An outline of the potential costs to the Village, the school district, and the police and fire departments serving the Village.
(6) Economic feasibility study showing the economic impact that the PUD District would have on the Village; and
(7) Additional Village requests. In order to better evaluate the impact of the PUD District on the Village, the Planning Commission and the Village Council may require additional information about the applicant's plan.
C. Any development of the PUD District shall require individual development site plans that must be submitted to the Planning Commission and approved by the Village Council.
The application and supporting information referenced above must show that:
A. The PUD District is compatible with the Village's Master Plan;
B. The PUD District would not have a significant negative impact, as reasonably determined by the Village Council, on properties and bodies of water adjacent to the PUD District;
C. The PUD District would not have a significant negative impact, as reasonably determined by the Village Council, on the residents of the Village;
D. The creation or continued development of the PUD District would not create additional costs for either the Village or the Village residents or, alternatively, all such costs will be paid for directly by the applicant; and
E. The PUD District would not have a significant and unreasonable negative impact, as determined by the Village Council, on government services provided to Village residents.