The purpose of the planned unit development
regulations is to encourage flexibility in the design and development
of land in order to promote its most appropriate use; to facilitate
the adequate and economical provisions of streets and utilities; to
preserve the natural and scenic qualities of open space; and to encourage,
in compatibility with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan, large-scale residential developments that are planned,
designed and developed to function as integral units independent of
adjacent building sites.
In order to realize the purpose of this article,
a planned unit development (PUD) shall achieve the following objectives:
A. A maximum choice in housing environment and type,
occupancy tenure (e.g., cooperatives, individual ownership, condominium,
leasing), lot sizes and common facilities.
B. More usable open space and recreation areas and, if
permitted as part of a project, more convenience in location of accessory
commercial and service uses.
C. A development pattern which preserves outstanding
natural topography and geologic features, scenic vistas and trees
and prevents the disruption of natural drainage patterns.
D. An efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks
of utilities and streets.
E. A development pattern in harmony with the land use
intensity, transportation facilities and community facilities objectives
of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
For the purpose of regulating development and the use of property after initial construction and occupancy, any changes other than use changes shall be processed as a variance request pursuant to the provisions of §
220-69 of this chapter. Use changes shall be processed as requests for special use permit and shall require Planning Board approval. Properties lying in Planned Unit Development Districts are unique and shall be so considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Board when evaluating variance and special use requests. The maintenance of the intent and function of the planned unit development shall be of primary concern.
No building and zoning permits shall be issued
for excavation or construction within a Planned Unit Development District
until improvements are installed or performance bond(s) posted in
accordance with the same procedures as provided for in § 277
of the Town Law relating to subdivision of land and any other such
requirements as may be imposed as a condition of Town Board zoning
approval for a Planned Unit Development District.