This article permits the establishment of a use classification
entitled "Planned Unit Development" (PUD), with the following objectives:
A. Creation of a more desirable community environment than would be
possible through strict application of zoning regulations found elsewhere
in this chapter.
B. Innovation and variety in the type and design of residential development,
providing a wide choice of living environment, occupancy tenure, and
housing cost.
C. Open space allocation and maintenance by private initiative as an
integral part of residential development.
D. Efficient use of a site to facilitate adequate and economical construction
and maintenance of streets and drainage facilities, and water supply
and sewage systems.
E. Preservation and enhancement of community natural resources such
as water bodies, wetlands, forests, significant topographic and geologic
features, and other areas of scenic and ecological value.
The applicant must initially submit a conventional subdivision plan, using all current regulations and restrictions, including §
310-5.4, Environmental constraints, of this chapter, to the Planning Board to be used in calculating the maximum number of units allowable, less any land required for nonresidential land uses. Under no circumstances shall the number of units approved in the PUD be in excess of this number. The maximum number of dwelling units shall not be approved if in the judgment of the Planning Board the site plan does not indicate adequate design and management of open space areas according to the following criteria:
A. Provision of recreation facilities;
B. Protection or enhancement of wildlife habitats;
C. Protection of surface water quality; and
D. Protection or enhancement of scenic quality.
With the exception of minimum lot areas, lot widths, side yards,
building heights, front yards, and rear yards, the PUD shall comply
with all other provisions of this chapter as well as subdivision plat
approval.
All uses situated in a PUD shall be served by public or private
water, gas and sewer systems. All water, sewer, and gas lines, power,
telephone, cable and other communication services shall be installed
underground in compliance with state and local regulations.