Article 1000.2:3. RPUD DESIGN REQUIREMENTS  

The following requirements and the design standards in ARTICLES 1100.8 and 1100.9 shall apply to RPUDs in lieu of any conflicting regulations set forth in the zoning district. Unless listed, the requirements within the zoning district shall apply.

A.

Number of Dwelling Units Permitted. The maximum number of dwelling units permitted in the project shall be determined by dividing the net RPUD area by the minimum residential lot area per dwelling unit required by the district in which the project is located. In the event the project lies in more than one zoning district, the number of dwelling units shall be computed for each district separately. The number of units allowed may be increased by the Planning Commission up to an additional 20 percent if special scenic vistas are preserved and/or open space creatively provided.

B.

Lot Area Requirements. The minimum lot area shall not be reduced for any permitted use more than 10 percent below that required in the district in which the project is located.

C.

Setback and Yards. The minimum setback and yard or open space requirements for buildings and structures may be reduced or increased at the discretion of the Planning Commission to avoid unnecessary disruption of the environment where reasonably equivalent open space is provided elsewhere upon the site.

D

Minimum Lot Frontage and Width. The minimum lot frontage and width for any lot designated for single-family dwelling may be reduced 10 percent below the requirements of the district in which the RPUD is located.

E.

Screening. A screening area may be required by the Planning Commission along the perimeter of the development if deemed necessary to protect the value of adjoining property under separate ownership.

F.

Landscaping. Landscaping requirements may be set forth by the Planning Commission.

G.

Open Space Required.

(1)

As part of the total development in every RPUD, there shall be an amount of open space equal to not less than the summation of lot area reduction below the minimum dimensions required in Article 400:14 for the underlying zoning district.

(2)

Before accepting the open space as meeting the requirements of this provision, the Planning Commission must find that satisfactory arrangements will be made for the maintenance of such designated land to relieve the municipality of future maintenance thereof.

(3)

All required open space within a RPUD shall be arranged to provide access and benefit to all residents of the development.

H.

Parking. Parking shall be regulated per Chapter VII.

I.

Architectural Standards. All architectural standards including building massing shall be regulated per the zoning district.

J.

Reserved.

K.

Lot Coverage. Lot coverage shall be regulated per the zoning district in which the development is located.

L.

Signs:

(1)

All signs in planned unit developments shall be subject to the following regulations:

a)

The erection, construction, location, retention, or placement of any sign in or over a public or private right-of-way shall be prohibited.

b)

Merchandise such as tires, produce, and any other articles for display, sale, or lease shall be considered a sign and shall not be located in any manner outside any building.

c)

Signs which are not related to the development are prohibited.

d)

No roof signs shall be allowed.

e)

Any series of flags, flashing and moving signs, fluttering devices, strings of lights, and other similar attention-getting devices are prohibited.

f)

Only indirect lighting of a subdued nature shall be permitted. Signs with interior lighting or neon signs shall be prohibited.

g)

All signs which are erected must be related to a current use. In the event that the use is discontinued, the sign must be removed within 30 days of the termination of the use.

(2)

Permitted Signs:

a)

One free-standing permanent development sign or monument sign per entrance to the development shall be permitted not to exceed 50 square feet in area for the purpose of identifying the name of the development, provided, however, that not more than two such signs shall be permitted. A monument sign must be located within the property lines, may begin at ground level, and cannot exceed a height of 6 feet to the top of the sign.

b)

Identification nameplates not exceeding 20 square feet in area identifying residential and nonresidential uses shall be permitted flat against the wall of a building and at the entrance of each designated parking area for such building. The total display surface of all such identification nameplates shall not exceed 20 square feet in area and shall not consist of more than one such identification nameplate per building and per parking area entrance.

c)

Signs of an informational, non-advertising nature, such as street signs and signs concerning public or quasi-public areas shall be permitted.

d)

Temporary real estate signs not exceeding six square feet in area nor four feet in height shall be permitted provided no illumination is used.

(3)

Sign Sketch Plan Required. The general theme, plan, or policy for all such signs proposed in a planned unit development shall be submitted with a sketch plan to the Zoning Administrator for review and approval before any signs are installed. After such review and approval, no signs shall be installed which do not comply with such approved plans.

(Ord. No. 193-09, § 1, 3-9-2009; Ord. No. 365-17 , § 12, 10-15-2017)