A.
The
purpose of the planned unit development district is to provide the
means and the guidelines through which tracts of land are developed
through an overall master land use plan that integrates the land uses
and site considerations for the land as a unit, rather than the traditional
standard treatment of land uses in other zone districts. It is intended
to reflect maximum design freedom to make the best use of topography
and land features and to permit the developer an opportunity to more
fully utilize the physical characteristics of the site, and to encourage
mixed-use developments, including uses such as residential, office,
commercial, and industrial; and to encourage higher quality development
than possible under traditional standard zoning regulations. Through
the planned unit development zoning process, it is the intent that
property will be developed with a unified design providing continuity
between the various elements. It is further intended to achieve economics
in land development, maintenance, street systems, and utility and
drainage networks while providing usable, open spaces, and planned
vehicle and pedestrian circulation for the inhabitants.
B.
Except
as otherwise restricted, the planned unit development may be proposed
as a substitute for any existing zone and may be initiated by the
owner as defined in this title and under the procedures of this chapter.
The planned unit development may be used for residential, office,
commercial, industrial, or agricultural purposes or any combination
thereof.
(Ord. 17-026 § 1, 2017)
The council, followed by consideration and recommendation from
the planning commission, shall approve a PUD if the PUD is found to
satisfy standards of this title, including the following:
A.
A zoning
designation map with a master conceptual site plan;
B.
Be
compatible with the goals and policies of the city master plan and
other applicable adopted plans and policies;
C.
Be
compatible with the area surrounding the project site and place no
greater demand on existing city facilities and services than can be
furnished by the city;
D.
Promote
the efficient use of land by means of more economical arrangement
of buildings, circulation systems, land uses, densities, and utilities;
E.
Provide
for usable and suitably located open space such as, but not limited
to, bicycle paths, playground areas, courtyards, tennis courts, swimming
pools, planned gardens, outdoor seating areas, outdoor picnic areas,
and similar open space;
F.
Demonstrate
flexibility and quality in design to permit diversification in the
location, type, and uses of structures;
G.
Combine
and coordinate architectural styles, building forms, and building
relationships within the development and in concert with adjacent
and surrounding land and development;
H.
Minimize
impact on adjacent zoning districts by limiting building heights,
providing screening and/or other buffers;
I.
Preserve
and utilize where possible, existing landscape features and amenities
and encourage the harmonious combination of such features with structures
and other improvements;
J.
Be
designed and developed as a whole under the control of one owner,
partnership, corporation, or agency;
K.
Consist
of such a mixture of uses, density, or characteristic or creative
design;
L.
Constitute
a buffer zone between existing land uses and existing zones;
M.
Consist
of a land area of a minimum of 20 acres in size; a smaller land area
may be permitted with written approval by the planning commission.
(Ord. 17-026 § 1, 2017)
Except as otherwise permitted or restricted, all uses permitted
in the R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-4, C-O, C-1, C-H, C-P, I-1, and AG districts
are permitted in a PUD under this title.
(Ord. 17-026 § 1, 2017)
A PUD may be utilized for a tract of land greater than 20 acres
in size.
(Ord. 17-026 § 1, 2017)
A.
Minimum
lot area, width, and yard requirements of other districts do not apply
in the PUD.
B.
All subdivision design and construction requirements shall meet the requirements of Title 16 of the Riverton Municipal Code. Alternative design and construction requirements may be authorized by the city council during the PUD site plan approval or amendment process. Alternative design and construction requirements must be submitted to the community development department prior to council review and must meet general acceptable good engineering practices.
(Ord. 17-026 § 1, 2017)
A minimum of the following total land areas shall be retained
as usable open space:
A.
Residential
uses, 20% of the total land area;
B.
Commercial,
10% of the total land area;
C.
Industrial,
10% of the total land area.
(Ord. 17-026 § 1, 2017)
The type of proposed construction shall be described in the
PUD application, providing that:
A.
If
the spacing between main buildings is not equivalent to the spacing
which would be required between buildings similarly developed under
this title on separate parcels, other design features shall provide
light, ventilation, and other characteristics equivalent to that which
would have been obtained from the spacing standards.
B.
Buildings,
off-street parking and loading facilities, open space, landscaping,
and screening shall provide protection outside the boundary lines
of the development comparable to that otherwise required of similar
development in other existing districts.
C.
The
maximum building height shall not exceed four stories or 50 feet for
residential uses, or eight stories or 75 feet for commercial, office,
and industrial uses, except that a greater height may be approved
if surrounding open space within the PUD, building setbacks, and other
design features are used to avoid any adverse impact due to the greater
height. Architectural feature(s) may exceed height limit with city
approval through the board of adjustment.
(Ord. 17-026 § 1, 2017)
If the PUD is used as a separate zoning district, the number
of units will be determined as provided in the PUD, with the PUD differing
uses to be based upon the Riverton city code that most closely reflects
the property use.
(Ord. 17-026 § 1, 2017)
Before a tract of land may be considered for planned unit development,
the developer(s) shall:
A.
Meet
with the community development director or designee to discuss the
proposal prior to submission of any application.
B.
Submit,
prior to the development of an existing or proposed PUD within the
city limits, the following to the community development director:
1.
A
site plan application per requirements of city of Riverton;
2.
A
written statement which shall contain, as a minimum, the following
information:
a.
An explanation of the objectives to be achieved by the planned unit
development,
b.
A list of the abutting owners of record and their addresses from
available records,
c.
A statement of architectural theme and building type, distinguishing
the uses of single-family dwellings, multifamily dwellings, townhouses,
condominiums, and commercial, office, and industrial structures,
d.
A program describing the uses and activities to be permitted within
each area, including the following:
i.
The types, sizes, and mixture of dwelling units;
ii.
The acreage or square footage of each use, including nonresidential
parking, roadways, easements, rights-of-way, and recreational areas;
iii.
The number of off-street parking spaces;
iv.
Any other applicable restrictions such as building setbacks, height
limits, access, grades, or widths of roads;
v.
The overall density for the entire planned unit development, as well
as the maximum density for each land use, excluding rights-of-way
and easements;
vi.
The proportion of land to be left in a natural condition as major
open space or preserved areas, stated in terms of acreage or square
footage, if any, as well as the ratio of open space in areas to be
developed, stated on a square foot per unit basis; vii. A written
statement by a registered, professional engineer(s), which shall describe
the following:
(A)
The proposed method and arrangement for connecting to the municipal
water system, and the projected usage and needs,
(B)
The proposed method and arrangement for connecting to the municipal
sewer system, and the projected usage and needs,
(C)
The soil, geological, and ground water conditions of the site;
the manner in which storm drainage will be handled,
(D)
Preliminary drainage plan/design,
(E)
Traffic impact study;
vii.
If the PUD is to be developed in stages, a description of each stage and an estimated date of completion for each stage. Any change or alteration in the design of the PUD or completion, will require the owner to submit an amended plan in compliance with the most current rules and regulations adopted by the city and approved pursuant to Section 17.46.110;
C.
For
a PUD established at the time of annexation, the owner shall provide
a land use plan supported by the estimated water consumption.
D.
Subdivision
Regulations. If the planned unit development is to be subdivided,
the subdivision regulations of the city shall apply. If said regulations
are precluded in any manner, through the use of townhouse or condominiums,
appropriate platting shall be required and approved by the planning
commission and city council.
(Ord. 17-026 § 1, 2017)
A.
Upon
submission of the required information the matter shall be referred
to the planning commission and city council in accordance with RMC
17.04.050.
B.
If
the application is approved, the owner(s) may proceed with the development
and shall obtain the required building permits from the community
development department.
C.
In
the event council shall need additional information, the PUD may be
considered at a later date.
D.
A denial
of the proposal shall be considered final with regard to the proposed
plan as submitted.
(Ord. 17-026 § 1, 2017)
A.
Upon
submission of a zone change application and/or PUD application, the
applicant shall pay a fee established by the council, for the cost
of advertising, the public hearing, and the review of the application.
B.
If
both the zone change and the PUD application are submitted concurrently,
the applicant shall pay a fee established by council.
(Ord. 17-026 § 1, 2017)
Zoning amendments to PUDs or any part of PUDs shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.04.050 of the Riverton Municipal Code in effect as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.
(Ord. 17-026 § 1, 2017)
