[Added 2-5-2018 by L.L. No. 1-2018]
The intent of the Pocket Neighborhood Overlay (PNO) District is to encourage development of walkable, condensed, clustered, small and easily maintained housing in a planned community setting close to Village amenities that offers residents of all ages an alternative to traditional residential dwelling units, that is also of a character, size and location to be in harmony with the orderly development or continuance of the underlying zoning district in which it is to be located. PNO Districts may be located within any zoning district, but shall not be located within the Historic District.
As used in this article:
A. 
The word "shall" is always mandatory.
B. 
The word "lot" includes the word "plot" or "parcel."
C. 
The words "used or occupied," as applied to any land or building, shall be construed to include the words "intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied."
The following terms are defined as follows for purposes of this article of the Zoning Ordinance.
COMMON AREA OPEN SPACE
Area within a PNO District reserved for communal use by the PNO District's residents. Such area shall include parking, green space, internal sidewalks and walking paths, sheds located in a central location (even if reserved for individual use), and other areas reserved for communal use.
GREEN SPACE
An area of grass, trees, or other vegetation set apart for recreational or aesthetic purposes.
POCKET NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
A planned community that consists of a grouping of no less than five nor more than 36 smaller site-built primary residences on individual lots, with Common Area Open Space, designed to promote a close-knit sense of community in the neighborhood.
In PNO Districts, the regulations in this article shall apply. If there should be a conflict between the provisions of this article and other provisions of the Zoning Code, the PNO District provisions shall apply.
In PNO Districts, all new development projects and expansions must submit a site plan and subdivision application showing compliance with regulations stated in the Zoning Code. The Village's Planning Board is granted authority to review and approve site plans and subdivisions, and administer the intent of this district.
A. 
In a PNO District, no building or premises shall be used, and no building or part of a building shall be erected, which is arranged, intended, or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any purpose except the following: residential units and uses accessory thereto; municipal uses.
B. 
See § 195-32 of the Zoning Code for buildings and uses in flood areas.
The intent of the lot and building development standards and guidelines is to encourage development of walkable, condensed, clustered, small and easily maintained housing in a managed community setting close to Village amenities that offers residents of all ages an alternative to traditional residential dwelling units.
A. 
Dwelling units shall be one-family only, and shall be of comparable design and aesthetic appeal. Dwelling units resting on wheels are prohibited.
B. 
Density.
(1) 
Setbacks of a PNO District perimeter shall be 10 feet from any street, right-of-way or non-PNO District adjoining property line. Lots located within a PNO District shall have no minimum setback requirement from each other or common area open space.
(2) 
The area within the PNO District, other than common area open space, shall be subdivided in accordance with the following lot size requirements:
(a) 
Minimum lot size: 750 square feet;
(b) 
Maximum lot size: 1,125 square feet.
(3) 
Maximum lot coverage for lots, other than common area open space, shall be 80%.
(4) 
Maximum neighborhood size: two acres (87,120 square feet).
(5) 
There shall be no more than 18 residences per acre, prorated by total neighborhood size. For example, the maximum number of residences on one acre shall be 18, while the maximum number of residences on 1/2 acre shall be nine. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Planning Board may, upon an applicant's showing that adequate amenities and services exist justifying a denser neighborhood, including Village owned park and/or other Village owned recreational facilities within 1,000 feet of the proposed PNO District area, waive this and the common area open space requirement and allow a maximum of 23 residences per acre.
C. 
Common area open space requirements.
(1) 
Common area open space shall make up at least 70% of the total PNO District area. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Planning Board may, upon an applicant's showing that adequate amenities and services exist justifying a denser neighborhood, including Village owned park and/or other Village owned recreational facilities within 1,000 feet of the proposed PNO District area, waive this requirement and the maximum number of residences per acre requirement and allow the common area open space to make up at least 60% of the total PNO District area.
(2) 
Ownership of the common area open space shall be held by the developer(s), or in a duly registered corporate ownership by the owners of the lots or dwelling units within the PNO District as joint signatories of the corporation or association having responsibility for the maintenance, upkeep and regulatory compliance of the common area open space. The common area open space shall be set aside as a deed restriction or conservation easement in perpetual ownership.
(3) 
The care, maintenance and repair of common area open space, including parking, green space, internal sidewalks and walking paths, sheds located in a central location (even if reserved for individual use), and other areas reserved for communal use, shall be approved by the Planning Board and guaranteed in a form approved by the Village Attorney.
(4) 
Lands dedicated as common area open space shall be noted on the plat map with deed description filed and referenced.
(5) 
The legal instruments used to convey ownership, use, and maintenance shall be established and filed of record, prior to the conveyance of any subdivided lots.
(6) 
Resubdivision and/or development of any dedicated common area open space recorded on the plat is prohibited.
D. 
Building height.
(1) 
No building shall exceed a height of 1 1/2 stories or 15 feet.
E. 
Accessory building requirements.
(1) 
Each dwelling lot unit shall be allowed no more than one storage shed of comparable design and aesthetic appeal as the primary dwelling.
F. 
PNO Districts shall be served adequately by, and shall not impose an undue burden upon, essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, traffic control signals and devices, street lighting, parking spaces, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewers, and schools. Where any such facility or service is not available or adequate to service the PNO District, the applicant or developer shall be responsible for establishing his/her ability, willingness and binding commitment to provide such facilities and services. The Planning Board, in reviewing a site plan, may require a bond in an amount sufficient to complete any work required of the applicant or developer, in a form acceptable to the Village Attorney.
G. 
There shall be no internal general use public roads or streets or parking, only sidewalks or other walking paths, which shall be considered part of the common area open space.
H. 
Fire and medical emergency vehicles shall be provided access to all buildings within the PNO District.
I. 
At a minimum, 1 1/2 parking spaces shall be provided per dwelling unit and situated wholly within the PNO District, either on individual lots or within the common area open space.
J. 
There shall be at least one pedestrian connection provided to the Village street network.