No application for tentative approval of planned residential development shall be considered or approved unless the following conditions are met:
A.
Contiguous area.
(1)
The planned residential development shall consist of a minimum contiguous area within each of the following zoning districts:
Zoning District | Minimum Contiguous Area |
|---|---|
RC | 75 acres |
RS | 50 acres |
LDS | 40 acres |
MDS | 40 acres |
SS | 25 acres |
POB | 100 acres |
PBR | 50 acres |
(2)
The area shall not include any portion of the tract located within existing rights-of-way nor any area previously developed. A tract shall be considered contiguous even though divided by an existing street not exceeding 60 feet in ultimate right-of-way width.
B.
The development will be served by public water supply and public sewage disposal systems.
C.
The proposed development is found to be generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for the Municipality.
D.
At least 25% of the gross area of the planned residential development shall be in common open areas and recreation. This 25% shall include any requirements contained in Chapter 400, Subdivision and Land Development. No less than 1/2 of the common open space must be adequate for the development of active recreation facilities. These facilities may include, but are not limited to: playgrounds, swimming pools, tennis courts, ball diamonds, recreation centers and basketball courts. The number and dimensions of such facilities will be in accordance with the standards published by the American Recreation Association and approved by the governing body.