HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2011-02 Amending Chapters 6, 9 and 20 of the City Code - Planned Unit Development PUD Zoning DistrictORDINANCE NO.2011-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTERS 6, 9 AND 20, OF THE CITY CODE
REGARDING THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
"PUD" ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS; INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE;
SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City is granted the authority, under § 2(b), Art. VIII of the State
Constitution, to exercise any power for municipal purposes, except when expressly prohibited by
law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to provide uniform and streamlined
procedures for the review of applications for a planned unit development zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to allow a flexible management structure for
the efficient, orderly, and sustainable integration of uses within a zoning district through use of a
negotiated development agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, hereby finds
this ordinance to be in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of
Winter Springs.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER
SPRINGS HEREBY ORDAINS, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby fully incorporated herein by
reference as legislative findings of the City Commission of Winter Springs.
Section 2. Code Amendment. The City of Winter Springs Code Sections 20-351 through
20-389, which are attached hereto as Exhibit "A", are hereby deleted in their entirety and
replaced with the following text:
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Sec. 9-153. General layout; connections with existing streets.
The proposed street layout shall be coordinated with the street system of the surrounding area.
The arrangement and location of all streets shall be considered in relation to topographical
conditions, to public convenience and safety and in appropriate relation to all proposed uses of
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Section 20-351. Intent and purpose of district.
The intent and purpose of the planned unit development "PUD") district are to accomplish
through a master plan with an appropriate mix of uses, a more desirable environment and
efficient land use pattern than would be possible through a strict application of Euclidian zoning,
while adheringto the provisions of the comprehensive plan and applicable federal and state
regulations. The purpose of the PUD is further defined to:
(a) Allow a more flexible management structure for the efficient, orderly, and sustainable
integration of uses consistent with and complementary to their context within the
community;
(b) Create a greater sense of place community, and neighborhood identity, through
superlative urban design and innovation;
(c) Provide a development plan that is compatible with and complements the surrounding
community, creating a safe inviting environment, a sense of place, and neighborhood
cohesiveness;
(d) Maintain enhance and preserve salient or otherwise significant existing natural features,
by identifying these features and designing the project to incorporate them as view -sheds,
terminating vistas, focal points, and/or other scenic amenities;
(e) Provide the greatest choice of realistic, safe, functional, interconnected, and convenient
multi -modal transportation options within the PUD and with the surrounding areas;
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(f) Limit urban drawl, greenhouse gas emissions, stormwater runoff, and vehicle miles
traveled;
(g) Provide economically efficient means for delivery of government services and
infrastructure;
(h) Provide a mix of housing designed in pedestrian scale neighborhood unit increments,
(i) Incorporate energy and water efficient land use patterns and technologies beyond the
minimums required by state law or the Florida Building Code;
(j) Promote positive interaction among and between uses and, where residential is included,
the use of residential housing types that could not readily be accomplished through
Euclidean zoning;
(k) Incorporate crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED)principles
compatible with the pedestrian -oriented design; and
(1) Further the goals, objectives and policies of the comprehensive plan.
Section 20-352. Development Agreement and Master Plan.
a. Development Agreement. The PUD zoning district requires the review, approval,
execution and recordingof a development agreement between the applicant and city
commission. No site work, other than that normally associated with surveying and soil boring,
may be initiated prior to recordation of such development agreement, although demolition of
structures, wells, and/or septic systems or hazardous materials cleanups may be permitted if not
otherwise prohibited by this Code.
b. Master Plan. The PUD zoning district additionally requires the review and
approval of a master plan which is approved as an exhibit to or by reference in a development
agreement.
C. Amendments. Proposed amendments to an approved development agreement
shall be reviewed and approved in the same manner as the approved development agreement.
Proposed amendments to an approved master plan shall be considered an amendment to the
approved development agreement.
Section 20-353. Standards for planned unit developments.
(a) Unified Control. At the time of application, all properties within a proposed PUD shall
be under unified ownership or control, as demonstrated by appropriate legal documents
submitted b theapplicant. These documents shall be reviewed for and are subject to a
determination of legal sufficiency by the City Attorney.
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(b) Minimum Size. The minimum parcel size for a PUD is 10 acres. All proposed
developments which contain at least fifty (50) developable acres inclusive of wetlands
proposed to be mitigated, except developments proposed to be located within the Town
Center or Greeneway Interchange zoning districts, shall be located within a PUD zoning
district.
(c) Permissible Uses, Density, & Intensity. Permissible uses within the PUD shall be
established within the development agreement consistent with the underlying_ future land
use desi ation(s) identified on the future land use may of the comprehensive plan.
There shall be at least two (2) different uses within a new PUD, and at least one of the
uses shall be a non-residential use. Nothing herein shall be construed to abrogate specific
use restrictions set forth in this Code including the restrictions set forth in Chapter 20,
Article V, Supplemental District Regulations.
(d) Maximum Density and Intensityof Development. The density and intensity of
development within the PUD zoning district shall be established within the development
agreement consistent with the maximum density and intensity allowed within the
property's future land use designation set forth in the Comprehensive Plan.
(e) Size & Dimensional Regulations.
(1) The location, size, dimensions, and design of yards, building and parking
setbacks, vehicular access, loading and unloading areas, accessory structures, and
utility areas (including, but not limited to, permanent areas for dumpster
enclosures, utility infrastructure, stormwater management facilities, outdoor
storage of vehicles, machines, and materials) shall be identified and set forth in
the development agreement and master plan, and/or preliminary engineering plans
for each applicable portion of the planned unit development.
(2) Existing PUDs.
(a) Unless otherwise provided elsewhere in the City Code or upon a plat of record
or in an active development agreement approved by the City, principal
building setbacks forproperty zoned PUD shall be as follows:
(i) Front yards. The front yard shall not be less than twenty-five (25) feet
in depth;
(ii) Rear yards. The rear yard shall not be less than ten (10) feet in depth;
(iii) Side yards. The side yard shall not be less than five (5) feet on each
side of the dwelling structure; and
(iv) Corner yards. On corner lots, the front yard set back of twenty,
(25) feet must be maintained, at a minimum, on all sides abutting
private or public rights -of -way.
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(b) Zero Lots Line: Notwithstanding the minimum setback requirements of this
subsection, zero lot line property shall be governed as follows. Unless
otherwise provided elsewhere in the City Code or upon a plat of record or in
an active development agreement previously approved by the city
commission, the principal building setbacks for zero lot line property zoned
planned unit development (PUD) shall be as follows:
(i) Front yards. The front yard shall not be less than twenty-five (25) feet
in depth;
(ii) Rear vards. The rear yard shall not be less than ten (10) feet in depth;
(iii) Side yards. The side yard shall not be less than five (5) feet on one (1)
side of the dwelling structure; and
(iv) Corner yards. On corner lots, the front yard set back of twenty-five
(25) feet must be maintained, at a minimum, on all sides abutting
private or public rights -of -way.
(c) Conflicts. In the event of any conflict between the requirements of this
section and any declarations of covenants and restrictions governing site
conditions of a PUD development within the city, the more restrictive shall
apply. In the event of any conflict between the requirements of this section
and any recorded development agreement approved by the city commission or
court approved settlement agreement governing site conditions of a PUD
development within the city, the conflicting provision in the development
agreement or court approved settlement agreement shall prevail.
(3) New PUD developments. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as
limiting the city commission's authority to impose setback requirements greater or
lesser than the minimum requirements of this section for PUD developments
approved after the effective date of this section.
(f) Perimeter Transition.
(1) General. The transition between existing development and the PUD shall provide
a progression of complementary uses to the greatest extent reasonably Possible.
The goal is to encourage interconnectivity, to avoid the need for or use of walls
earthen berms, or other obstacles, and to encourage access and positive interaction
and synergy among and between uses.
(2) Landscape Buffers. If the City Commission determines that a buffer is required
the buffer shall be dedicated on the plat, if applicable and shall be held in
common ownership to ensure adequate and uniform maintenance. Any buffer
plantings around the perimeter of the PUD or any portion of the PUD shall be
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comprised of at least 75 percent native plant species and shall be compatible with
the soil pH conditions and hydrology.
(g) Street Dedication and Public Access.
The provision of new private gated communities is prohibited except to accommodate
extreme circumstances of adjacent incompatibility. Adequate access among and between
adjacent developments shall be provided to the greatest extent reasonably possible Existing
private streets within PUDs shall not be converted to public streets unless the streets are designed
and constructed to City specifications at minimum and unless adequate access to adjacent
Properties is provided. Even where existing development is not conducive to access connection
acquiring or providing adequate emergency access is important to protect the public safety and
access shall be maximized. In new development or substantial redevelopment emergency,
pedestrian, and bicycle access shall be maximized to the extent that is reasonable even if or
when motor vehicle access cannot be expanded. Intersections within the PUD shall be designed
to ensure pedestrian safety.
(h) Sidewalks and Trails.
Lighted sidewalks (a minimum of five [51 feet in width shall be provided on both sides of
the road within any new PUD or any new subdivision (or subdivision redevelopment) within an
existing PUD, except that where a trail of at least 8 foot in width is provided in close proximity
to and substantially parallel to the roadside the trail may count for the sidewalk on that side of
the roadway. Sidewalks and trails shall be planned designed and constructed to provide
maximum safe connection to mass transit other trails and sidewalks as well as to schools parks
restaurants, shopping, and other activity centers. Adequately lighted and designated pedestrian
walkways shall be provided within parking lots to ensure pedestrian safety.
6) Placemaking.
Pedestrian -oriented block size (approximately '/4 mile perimeter) interconnected roadways and
building orientation toward the most prominent public spaces is required throughout a new PUD
(except in industrial areas within a PUD).
0 Lighting and Signal
Street lighting and signage which promotes aesthetics and reinforces appropriate pedestrian -
oriented streetscape design shall be incorporated throughout the PUD On -site lighting shall
retain light on -site, so that off -site light spillage is limited to not more than 0.5 foot-candles
unless otherwise approved by the City Commission. Street and parking lot lighting within or
adjacent to residential portions of the PUD shall be designed to be consistent with that residential
development (for example, so that lights do not interfere with second or third story residential
activity and light source glare is not visible from adjacent residential properties) Signa a shall
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incorporate a common architectural and aesthetic inte rg_ity, context, harmony, and theme for the
PUD. SiMage shall adhere to City Code specifications, except that certain signage encouraged
or permitted within the Town Center district may be provided where appropriate within a PUD
outside of the Town Center, subject to approval (e.g. aesthetics, dimensions, materials, colors,
illumination, context, and location) by the City Commission and inclusion in the development
agreement.
(k) Utili . Lines.
All new or relocated utility lines shall be located underground at the developer's expense.
Unshielded utility features shall not be visible from private or public rights -of -way or other
public places. Placement of a utility feature in conflict with this provision in a new development
or substantial redevelopment shall be relocated promptly at the developer's expense.
(1) Water and Sewer.
All new PUDs or substantial development or redevelopment in a PUD shall connect to City
potable water and sanitary sewer services. The PUD shall extend the distribution lines along the
property to accommodate future service to adjacent properties, unless otherwise approved by the
City Commission. Connection to existing water and sewer systems shall be at the developer's
expense, except that where the City requires utility lines of greater capacity than required for the
proposed development, the City shall be responsible for providing the greater capacity and shall
reimburse the developer for such excess costs paid by the developer. No interim water or sewer
service outside of the Cilsystem shall be allowed. Connection to reclaimed effluent shall be
required where available.
(m) Drainage and Stormwater Management.
Drainage and stormwater management shall be master planned for the PUD and shall
incoroorate innovative designs, such as, but not limited to, cisterns, green roofs, rain gardens,
pervious pavement, and bio-swales to limit pollution runoff, to off -set potable water use for
irrigation, and to aid in efficiently and economically heating and cooling buildings. Drainage
and stormwater may be phased, consistent with phasing for the development, provided that the
each phase can stand on its own and does not compromise future phases of development.
(n) Landscaping.
All planted material shall be certified as Florida number one grades and standards (most recent
iteration) before installation and shall be installed pursuant to plan specifications or as approved
by the City Arborist. These installation specifications shall be consistent with the Institute for
Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) standards and best practices. Such plant materials shall have been
grown within an approximate 150 mile radius of Seminole County as documented to ensure
survivability and sustainability. After installation, the applicant's landscape architect shall
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certify that the landscape materials have been appropriately installed pursuant to the
specifications set forth on the landscape plans approved by the City (e.g. species, quality, height,
location spacing, quantity, site preparation, planting, and mulching). This shall include, but not
be limited to, ensuring that plantings are at the prescribed and appropriate depth, in relation to
adjacent grade, to ensure survivability.
Section. 20-354. Procedures for approval of planned unit development zoning classification.
(a) General procedures for PUD approval. The procedure for obtaining approval of a
planned unit development zoning classification shall be as follows:
(1) Pre -application conference: Prior to submitting a formal application package for a
PUD all applicants shall submit a tentative master plan and shall schedule a pre -application
conference with staff. The applicant shall address the factors set forth in subsection (5) of this
subsection and staff may provide non -binding comments and recommendations to the applicant.
(2) Formal Submittal: After the pre -application conference, the applicant shall submit
a change of zoning request, the proper application fee, the master plan, and a draft development
agreement and the following:
a. Notarized documentation of ownership or owner authorization;
b. Documentation of unified control;
c. Up-to-date boundary survey and topographical information sufficient to identify
drainagepatterns and floodplain and legal description of the subject property (specify
whether elevations are NGVD or NAVD);
d. A vicinitymap with the north arrow, scale, and date, indicating the transportation
network, zoning_ classifications, and present uses of the properties within 500 feet
(exclusive of roadways) of the subject property;
e. The Future Land Use designation, zoning classification, zoning district boundaries,
and present use of the subject property_
f. A description of any known hazardous materials or environmental contamination;
g. The proposed PUD master plan (1 electronic copy and the applicable number of paper
copies);
h. Wetland and floodplain maps and supporting information;
i. Listed flora and fauna) pecies survey_
j. Conservation acreage and locations;
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k. Preliminary transportation analysis methodology, scope, format, and other issues to
be determined prior by City Engineer);
1. Gross residential density, non-residential floor area ratio (FAR), and recreation
acreage;
m. Total number of dwelling units, by_type, and non-residential building area, by We;
n. Preliminary phasing plan;
o. Adequately demonstrate that the proposal is and can be reasonably anticipated to be
constructed consistent with the requirements and provisions of the comprehensive
plan; and
p. Preliminary economic analysis.
(3) Staff review: The master plan and draft development agreement shall be reviewed
formally by the community development department and a representative from the county fire
department as necessary to determine the feasibility and suitability of proposal prior to the
submission of the master plan and development agreement to the planning and zoningboard.
oard.
Staff shall provide comments and recommendations on the proposed master plan and
development agreement in accordance with the factors set forth in subsection_ (5) of this section.
(4) Community Meeting. The applicant shall provide a public meeting with notice to
neighboring property owners within one -hundred and fifty( 150) feet of the proposed
development and ownership associations within five -hundred (500) feet of the proposed
development to review the proposed development as set forth in the master plan and
development agreement.
(5) Planning and zoning board public hearing., The planning and zoning board shall
hold a public hearing to consider the change of zoning request, including the master plan,
proposed development agreement, and staff recommendations. The board shall either
recommend approval, approval with modifications, or denial of the request to the city
commission, stating their reasons for such action. In making its recommendation, the planning
and zoning board shall make findings of fact upon the following_
(i), Consistency between the proposal and the City Comprehensive Plan and City
Code;
(ii) Compatibility with/transition to surrounding land uses (both existing, approved
entitlements, and those currently/actively proposed for development);
(iii) Adequacy of existing infrastructure to accommodate the development and
existing entitlements;
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(iv) Significant ecological geological, or aesthetic features which may be
incorporated into the plan (to include but not be limited to approximate wetland
boundaries listed species survey, and general assessment by both an ecologistand_
landscape architect); and
(v) The nature design, and appropriateness of the proposed development
arrangement to the property involved.
(6) City commission public hearing: The city commission shall review the master plan,
proposed development agreement the staff recommendations the planning and zoning board
recommendations and hold a public hearing to consider the request. The commission shall either
approve approve with modifications or deny the request stating their reasons for such action. If
the request is approved the property shall be zoned PUD and shall be so designated on the
official zoning map. The decision of the city commission shall be based on consideration of the
facts specified as review criteria for the planning and zoning board as set forth in subsection (5)
of this section.
7) In approving a PUD, the citv commission may establish any reasonable conditions or
requirements in addition to those provided in this Code. Such additional conditions or
requirements shall be entered into the development agreement and/or depicted on the master plan
prior to execution of the development agreement by the City and are enforceable in the same
manner and to the same extent as the other requirements of the development agreement and/or
master plan.
(8) The applicant shall pay all costs to record the development agreement.
Section 20-355. Appeals.
A decision of the city commission may be appealed to the appropriate circuit court of the state.
Section 20-356. Control of development following recordation of development agreement.
(a) An approved planned unit development shall be considered to be a separate zoning district
in which the recorded development agreement established the restrictions, regulations, and
district description according to which development shall occur.
(b) After recordation of a development agreement, no changes may be made except under the
procedures provided below:
(1) If any minor extensions, alterations or modifications of existing buildings,
structures or utilities are consistent with the purposes and intent of the
development agreement, they may be authorized by the community development
director.
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(2) Any uses not authorized by the development agreement may be added to
modified or deleted from the development agreement if an amendment to the
development agreement is approved in accordance with the provisions of this
article.
(3) A building or structure that is totally or substantially destroyed may be
reconstructed only in compliance with the development agreement unless an
amendment to the development agreement is approved in accordance with the
provisions of this article.
(4) One (1) accessory dwelling unit ancillary to the principal dwelling may be
allowed by conditional use unless prohibited by the declarations covenants
conditions and restrictions of the homeowner's association
Section 20-357. Amendment to Existing PUD.
Any amendments to a pro erty with a PUD zoning district classification existing on the effective
date of this Ordinance shall be subject to the requirements set forth herein including
amendments to any property with a PUD zoning district classification that is subject to a master
plan or other development plandevelopment agreement and/or settlement agreement except
that in the event of a conflict between the terms of a settlement agreement and this Chapter, the
terms of the settlement agreement shall prevail If a property with a PUD zoning district
classification existing on the effective date of this Ordinance is not subject to ansuch plan or
agreement, the property shall nonetheless be subject to the requirements set forth herein prior to
development of the property.
Section 20-358. Additional Requirements.
All property with a PUD zoning district classification remain subject to applicable requirements
of the Code, including but not limited to Chapter 9 for platting_ preliminary engineering, and
final engineering for subdivision and/or site planning, as applicable
Sections 20-359 through 20-389. Reserved.
Section 3. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions. All prior
inconsistent ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Commission, or parts of prior
ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 4. Incorporation Into Code. This Ordinance shall be incorporated into the
Winter Springs City Code and any section or paragraph, number or letter, and any heading may
be changed or modified as necessary to effectuate the foregoing. Grammatical, typographical,
and like errors may be corrected and additions, alterations, and omissions, not affecting the
construction or meaning of this Ordinance and the City Code may be freely made.
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Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or
provision of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, whether for substantive, procedural, or any other reason, such portion
shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon adoption by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, and pursuant to
the City Charter.
ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in fa regular
meeting assembled on the 9 th day of May , 2011.
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First Reading_ April 25, 2011
Second Reading: May 9, 2011
Effective Date: See Section 6.
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ARTICLE IV. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS Pagel of 2b
Exhibit "A"
ARTICLE IV. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Secs.20-347-20-350. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. PART A. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Sec.20-351. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Applicant. The legal or beneficial owner or developer of the land proposed to be included in a
planned unit development.
Common open space. An area of land or water or any combination thereof, within the area of a
planned unit development which is designated and intended for the use and enjoyment of the residents
of the planned unit development in common.
Condominium. Actual ownership of real property that is a combination of ownership in fee
simple of the dwelling unit and an undivided ownership, in common with other purchasers, of the
common elements in the structure including the land and its appurtenances. Condominium shall refer to
any dwelling unit developed, constructed and sold in the manner described above.
Cooperative apartment. An apartment within a multiunit building where the ownership and cost
of operation are shared by the occupants in proportion to the value of the occupied space.
Detached single-family dwelling. A building with no party or lot line walls, designed to be
occupied exclusively by one (1) family.
Developer. Any person, firm, association, syndicate, partnership or corporation, or any
combination thereof, who are actually involved in the creation and construction of a planned unit
development.
Final development plan. The set of documents delineated in section 20-357 which serves as
the specific development standard for the planned unit development area which it encompasses. The
final development plan may include all or a part of the preliminary development plan.
Floor area ratio. The ratio of the number of the square feet, or fractions thereof, of covered floor
area as a numerator within a particular phase over the number of every square foot of land area, within
the same particular phase, exclusive of public or private streets.
Garden apartments. Multifamily dwelling units not to exceed three (3) stories in height.
Typically, garden apartments have units one above the other with several units sharing a common
entrance hall or court.
Gross acreage. The total number of acres within the perimeter boundaries of a planned unit
development.
Gross residential acre. An acre of land committed to the explicit use of residential buildings or
structures or which provides access to or contributes to the amenities of a residential development,
such as parks, open space, parking lots, etc. Land devoted to schools shall not be included. Areas
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primarily dedicated to water or utility related uses may be included in calculating gross
residential acre, if incorporated into a final development plan as a significant and bona fide amenity to
the residential development.
Landowner. The legal or beneficial owners of all land proposed to be included in a planned unit
development, or -one having possessory rights of equal dignity.
Lot line wall. A wall adjoining and parallel to the lot line used primarily by the party upon whose
lot the wall is located.
Mixed residential PUD. A planned residential community which may include any combination of
single-family homes, patio homes, townhouses or garden apartments.
Multihamily dwelling. Buildings designed to be occupied by three (3) or more families living
independently of one another.
Open space. The gross acreage of the planned .unit development exclusive of buildings,
vehicular accessways, and parking areas.
Patio homes. Single-family dwelling units with a private outdoor living area, the sidewalls of
which may be party or lot line walls and having a minimum two-hour fire rating. Patio homes are
designed and constructed to be individually owned and are sometimes referred to as cluster houses,
single-family attached dwelling units, atrium houses, or court garden houses.
Planned unit development A tract of land zoned and developed in accordance with the
purposes, intent and provisions of this article. The letters PUD shall be considered an abbreviation for
planned unit development in this Code.
Preliminary development plan. The set of documents delineated in section 20-356 which serves
as the general development standard for the planned unit development district it covers.
Story. That portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of
the floor directly overhead, or if there is no floor directly above, then the space between such floor and
the ceiling next above it.
Townhouses. Self-contained dwelling units located side by side with no units located above or
below one another, designed and constructed so that the units may be individually owned. Townhouse
units are to be separated by party or lot line walls and shall have a minimum two-hour fire rating.
(Ord. No. 367, § 1, Art. XIV, Part A, §44.85.2, 5-11-87; Ord. No. 2007-29, § 2, 12-10-07, § 2, 12-10-07)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of constructions generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 20-352. Intent and purpose of district
The intent and purpose of the planned unit development zoning district are as follows:
(1) To provide for planned residential communities containing a variety of dwelling unit
types and arrangements, with complimentary and compatible commercial centers with
supportive residential and/or complimentary and compatible industrial land uses; and
planned industrial parks with complimentary and compatible residential and/or
commercial land uses, all designed to promote the public health, safety and general
welfare.
(2) To allow diversification of uses, structures and open spaces compatible with
adjacent land uses.
(3) To preserve the natural amenities and environmental assets of the land by
encouraging the preservation and improvement of scenic and functional open space
areas.
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(4) To encourage flexible and creative concepts in site planning that will allow an
increase in the amount and usability of open space that is possible through conventional
practices.
(5) To encourage an environment of stable character.
(6) To encourage a more efficient use of land and smaller networks of utilities and
streets than is possible in other zoning districts.
(7) To allow for the creation of well-balanced communities that provide basic
recreational and supportive facilities.
(8) To ensure that development will occur according to the limitations of use, design,
coverage and phasing as stipulated on the preliminary and final development plans.
(Ord. No. 367, § 1, Art. XIV, Part A, § 44.85.1, 5-11-87)
Sec. 20-353. Permitted uses.
The following uses shall be permitted in the planned unit development district if they are
complimentary to and compatible with each other and the adjacent land uses, and if designated on an
approved preliminary and final development plan:
(1) Planned residential communities. Residential dwelling units, including but not
limited to detached single-family, patio homes, garden apartments, condominiums,
cooperative apartments, townhouses, provided that all are compatible with each other;
complimentary and compatible supportive commercial and/or industrial land uses
designed to create an aesthetically pleasing and harmonious environment.
(2) Planned commercial centers: Commercial uses, including but not limited to
business services, professional services, personal services, retail sales and services,
service stations, hotels and motels; complimentary and compatible residential and/or
industrial land uses designed to create an aesthetically pleasing and harmonious
environment.
(3) Planned industrial parks: All types of industrial uses including but not limited to
warehousing, manufacturing, and trucking facilities; complimentary and compatible
residential and/or commercial land uses designed to create an aesthetically pleasing and
harmonious environment.
(4) Other Any other private, public, or semipublic uses complimentary to and
compatible with planned residential, commercial, and/or industrial development.
(5) Public recreational areas and facilities: Public recreational areas and facilities shall
be permitted in planned residential and commercial communities and shall hereby be
deemed compatible with surrounding residential and neighborhood commercial
developments, provided said areas and facilities are located at the southwest corner of
the intersection of S.R. 417 and S.R. 434 and adjacent to state owned recreational lands
and the area comprises at least twenty (20) acres of land.
(Ord. No. 367, § 1, Art. XIV, Part A, § 44.85.3, 5-11-87; Ord. No. 2006-19, § 2, 11-13-06)
Sec. 20-354. Site development standards.
(a) Site development standards shall be established for planned unit developments, to ensure
adequate levels of light, air and density; to maintain and enhance locally recognized values of
community appearance and design; to promote the safe and efficient circulation of pedestrian
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and vehicular traffic; to provide for orderly phasing of development, and to protect the public
health, safety and general welfare.
(b) The applicant shall propose, and the planning and zoning board shall recommend to the
city commission an overall maximum residential density and maximum residential densities and
Wight limitations for each dwelling unit type in the proposed planned unit development. The
commission may adopt the recommendation or make such changes or amendments it deems
proper. Types of residential construction may be intermixed, as long as the adopted overall
residential density and height limitation of each type is not exceeded. The criteria to be used by
the commission and planning and zoning board in establishing the residential densities and
height limitations shall be as follows:
(1) The compatibility with other zoning districts in the vicinity of the subject property and
with adopted comprehensive land plans and policies.
(2) The preservation of natural features and environmental assets of the site.
(3) The provisions for landscaped common open space providing leisure and
recreational uses for the residents.
(4) The adequacy and proximity of public roads, utilities, services, and facilities required
to serve the development.
The maximum allowed number of dwelling units per gross residential acre and maximum
height by type of dwelling unit shall be as follows unless specifically waived by the city
commission after receiving recommendations from the planning and zoning board:
TABLE INSET:
Type
Maximum Units per Gross Residential Acre
Maximum Height
Single-family
4.5
2 stories
detached
Patio homes
7.0
2 stories
Townhouses
10.0
3 stories
Garden
16.0
3 stories
apartments
Mixed residential
Actual units per gross residential acre and actual height shall be
PUD
determined by the city commission on a case -by -case basis by
development agreement.
(c) The applicant shall propose, and the planning and zoning board shall recommend, the
maximum allowable floor area ratio for all commercial and industrial uses within the PUD to the
city commission. The commission may adopt the recommendation or make such changes or
amendments as it deems proper.
(d) The following site development standards shall apply unless waived by the city
commission, specifically finding after receiving recommendations from the planning and zoning
board, that the unique characteristics of the development in question make unnecessary the
application of one (1) or more of these provisions in order to carry out the intent and purpose of
the planned unit development district:
(1) The natural topography, soils and vegetation shall be preserved and utilized, where
possible, through the careful location and design of circulation systems, buildings and
structures, parking areas, and open space and recreational areas. Removal of mature
trees shall be compensated through the installation of landscaping materials.
(2) Landscaping consisting of trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, and irrigation
facilities shall be installed in common areas of residential developments and in special
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areas of commercial and industrial developments. Special attention should be given to
parking areas, refuse storage areas, and in building setback and separation areas to
achieve proper screening.
(3) Common open space and recreational facilities in accordance with the standards of
the National Recreation Association shall be provided to serve the residents of the
planned unit development.
(4) All land shown on the final development plan as common open space, parks, and
recreational facilities shall be protected through deed restrictions which shall ensure the
preservation of its intended use, the payment of future taxes, and the maintenance of
areas and facilities for a safe, healthy and attractive living environment.
(5) All common open space and recreational facilities shall be specifically included in
the phasing plan, and shall be constructed and fully improved by the developer at an
equivalent or greater rate than the construction of the residential structures which they
serve.
(6) The proposed location and arrangement of structures shall not be detrimental to
existing or prospective adjacent land uses. Lighting, access points, or high noise level
activities which adversely affect abutting property shall be prohibited.
(7) Building setbacks from the mean high-water level of any lake, stream or body of
water, shall be at least fifty (50) feet. Other minimum setbacks, lot sizes, and lot widths
shall be proposed by the applicant, reviewed by the staff and the planning and zoning
board, and approved or modified by the city commission.
(8) Central water systems, sewerage systems, stormwater management systems, utility
lines and easements shall be provided in accordance with the appropriate sections of
chapter 9.
(9) Parking and loading requirements shall be based on section 9-276 et seq.
Residential off-street parking shall be provided at a ratio. of one and one-half (1 112)
spaces per one (1) bedroom unit, and two (2) spaces per two (2) or more bedroom -units.
Public rights -of -way shall not be improved as parking areas. Grassed parking areas may
be permitted where the frequency of use does not destroy the ground cover.
(10) Streets shall be designed and improved in accordance with the appropriate
sections of chapter 9. Collector and arterial streets shall be free from backing movement
of adjoining parking areas.
(11) Local streets shall provide access within the planned unit development in a
manner that will discourage through traffic and provide for convenient accessibility to
parking areas. Local streets shall be so located that future urban development will not
require their conversion to arterial routes.
(12) Wherever practicable, vehicular and pedestrian passageways shall be separated.
A system of walkways between buildings, common open space, recreation areas, and
parking areas shall be adequately lighted where appropriate for nighttime use.
(13) As deemed appropriate, the planning and zoning board may recommend and the
city commission may approve the imposition of additional restrictions not herein
mentioned to ensure the protection of the public interest.
(Ord. No. 367, § 1, Art. XIV, Part A, § 44.85.4, 5-11-87; Ord. No. 2007-29, § 2, 12-10-07)
Sec. 20-355. Procedure for approval.
The procedure for obtaining approval of a planned unit development zoning classification shall
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(1) Pre -application conference: The applicant shall contact the city clerk to arrange a
meeting with the planning and zoning board, or its designee, in order to review the
proposed PUD request prior to formal submittal of such request.
(2) Submittal. The applicant shall submit to the city clerk a change of zoning request,
the proper application fee, and three (3) copies of the preliminary development plan. The
application form, one (1) copy of the preliminary development plan, and all supportive
documents shall be placed in a permanent file to be kept at city hall and open to public
inspection during normal business hours.
(3) Staff review. The city clerk shall arrange a staff review meeting. The staff shall
consist of the city engineer, fire chief, and any other pertinent department heads or
consultants designated by the planning and zoning board. It shall be the duty of the staff
to review the preliminary development plan and submit their written recommendation
thereon. The applicant shall be invited to attend this meeting.
(4) Planning and zoning board review: The planning and zoning board shall review the
preliminary development plan and the staff recommendations and propose any
suggested revisions to the plan. The applicant shall be invited to attend this review
meeting. The board shall then authorize the city clerk to schedule and advertise a public
hearing on the PUD request before the planning and zoning board.
(5) Planning and zoning board public hearing. The planning and zoning board shall
hold a public hearing to consider the change of zoning request. The board shall either
recommend approval, approval with modifications, or denial of the request to the city
commission, stating their reasons for such action. The city clerk shall then schedule and
advertise a public hearing on the request before the city commission.
(6) City commission public hearing: The city commission shall review the preliminary
development plan, the staff recommendations, the planning and zoning board
recommendations, and hold a public hearing to consider the request. The commission
shall either approve, approve with modifications, or deny the request, stating their
reasons for such action. If the request is approved, the property shall be zoned PUD with
preliminary development plan approval and shall be so designated on the official zoning
map. Provided, however, no permits may be issued at this time.
(7) Final development plan, preliminary review. When the applicant is preparing to
submit a final development plan, he shall first contact the city clerk and arrange to review
the proposed plans with the planning and zoning board or its designee. If three (3) or
more parcels are to be created, the property shall be platted pursuant to chapter 9 of this
Code. Review pursuant to chapter 9 may be carried out simultaneously with, or
subsequent to, review of the final development plan. It is recommended that the
applicant file the final development plan and the preliminary plan concurrently.
(8) Submittal: The applicant shall submit to the city clerk nine (9) copies of the final
development plan with a written request for final development plan approval. The final
development plan may include all or a part of the area included in the preliminary
development plan. The request and one (1) copy of the final development plan shall be
placed in the permanent file at city hail and shall be open to public inspection at all
times.
(9) Staff review. The city clerk shall arrange a staff review meeting. The staff, for the
purpose of this paragraph, shall include the city engineer, attorney, fire chief and any
other pertinent department heads or consultants designated by the planning and zoning
board. It shall be the duty of the staff to review the final development plan and submit
their written recommendations. The applicant shall be invited to this meeting.
(10) Planning and zoning board review. The planning and zoning board shall review
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the final development plan and the staff recommendations. The board shall then either
recommend approval, approval with modifications, or denial of the plan to the city,
stating their reasons for such action.
(11) City commission review: The city commission shall review the final development
plan and the recommendations of the staff and the planning and zoning board. The
commission shall then either approve, approve with modifications, or deny the request
for final development approval, stating the factual reasons for such action. In reviewing
the final development plan, the planning and zoning board and the city commission shall
make findings of fact upon the following:
a. Whether there is substantial compliance with the intent and purpose of the
PUD district and the approved preliminary development plan.
b. Whether the phase of development in question can exist as an independent
unit capable of creating an environment of substantial desirability and stability.
c. Whether existing and proposed utilities and transportation systems are
adequate for the population proposed.
(12) If three (3) or more parcels are created, final plat approval must also be obtained
before any permits may be issued.
(13) After the city commission has approved the final development plan, permits may
be issued for buildings and structures in the area covered by the final development plan,
provided they are in conformity with the approved plan and with all other pertinent
ordinances and regulations.
(14) The building official shall determine that all common open space and recreational
improvements have been provided in accordance with the final development plan,
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prior to the final acceptance of the last building or structure covered by the final development plan.
(Ord. No. 367, § 1, Art. XIV, Part A, § 44.85.5, 5-11-87)
Sec. 20-356. Preliminary development plan.
The preliminary development plan, consisting of properly identified exhibits and supporting
materials, shall clearly indicate the following:
(1) The name, location, legal description, acreage and type of planned unit
development.
(2) Identification of the present owners and developers of all land included in the
development.
(3) Identification of all consultants involved in the preparation of the preliminary
development plan.
(4) A vicinity map indicating the relationship between the planned unit development and
its surrounding area, including adjacent streets, thoroughfares and developments.
(5) The existing land use and zoning of the adjacent property and all contiguous
property-
(6) The existing topography and other natural features including but not limited to lakes,
swamps, and flood -prone areas. (USDA information acceptable.)
(7) A soils map derived from the USDA Soil Survey and Soil Survey Supplement of the
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county indicating the location of existing soil types and a brief description of the
development capabilities and water capacities of each soil type.
(8) A general description of existing vegetation and an indication of which natural areas
Will be preserved and which will be altered or eliminated.
(9) A proposed land use plan of the subject property including but not limited to the
following items:
a. The location of all streets and highways proposed in the development, and
the general location of all access points to abutting arterials and highways.
b. Identification of all existing major road setbacks and proposed right-of-way
widths.
c. Each residential area according to the location, the number and types of
permanent or transient dwelling units, the acreage, and the proposed density by
number of dwelling units per gross residential acre.
d. Each commercial or industrial area according to the location, type, acreage,
and proposed floor area ratio.
e. All public and semipublic uses, schools, common open space, and
recreational areas according to location, type and acreage.
(10) The proposed maximum height of all buildings and structures.
(11) The priority and phasing of the development, in map form, and the manner in
which each phase of the development can exist as an independent unit capable of
creating an environment of sustained desirability and stability. Recreational facilities and
other development facilities and amenities shall be specifically delineated in this phasing
plan.
(12) The proposed method of providing all necessary road improvements, water and
sanitary sewer services, stormwater management systems, and fire protection.
(13) All exhibits must indicate the title, graphic scale, date of submittal, and dates of
any subsequent revisions.
(14) In order to protect the public interest, the planning and zoning board and/or the city
commission may request any additional information deemed necessary for the decision -
making process. Submittal of this additional information is at the option of the applicant,
although failure to submit the requested information could result in the denial of the
application.
(Ord. No. 367, § 1, Art. XIV, Part A, § 44.85.6, 5-11-87)
Sec. 20-357. Final development plan.
The final development plan, which may include all or a part of the preliminary development plan,
shall consist of properly identified exhibits and supporting materials, and shall include the following:
(1) Identification of the present owners and developers of all land included in the
development.
(2) Identification of all consultants involved in the preparation of the final development
plan.
(3) A location map indicating the relationship between the area proposed for final
development, the remainder of the area within the approved preliminary development
plan, and the surrounding area.
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(4) Boundary survey, legal description, and gross acreage of the area submitted for
final approval.
(5) A preliminary subdivision plan (preliminary plat), if the applicant proposes to create
three (3) or more parcels.
(6) .A plot plan with scaled dimensions including but not limited to the following:
a. The name, location, right-of-way width, and width of pavement of proposed
streets, easements, pedestrian ways, bicycle paths, and watercourses.
b. The name, location, width and design of existing streets, including abutting
arterials within two hundred (200) feet of the subject property.
c. The locations, dimensions and uses of all buildings and structures, including
proposed property fines, utility plants and permanent signs.
d. Open and covered off-street parking areas, including landscaping and
external lighting systems.
e. Distance of dwelling units from vehicular accessways and parking areas.
f. Walls, fencing or landscaping between private and common areas, along
streets and highways, drainage ways, railroads, and the perimeters of the
development.
g. Refuse storage areas and method of solid waste disposal.
h. Areas to be conveyed or dedicated and improved for roadways, parks,
playgrounds, school sites, utilities, and other similar public or semipublic uses.
i. The number and type of permanent or transient dwelling units; the floor area
ratio of commercial and/or industrial uses; density by number of dwelling units
per gross residential building type; minimum setbacks and building separations;
maximum lot coverage; minimum floor elevation; and height of structures.
(7) A general landscaping and tree planting plan indicating areas of vegetation to be
preserved and the proposed method of preservation, in addition to proposed irrigation
systems and landscaping materials.
(8) Design elevations and/or renderings of all proposed buildings or structures.
(9) Total acreage and types of open space and recreation.
(10) Speck recreational facilities and improvements.
(11) Preliminary engineering plans for roads, water, fire protection, sanitary sewer, and
stormwater management systems including existing ground surfaces and proposed
elevations; typical cross -sections of proposed grading, streets and sidewalks, canals and
waterways; and proposed types of pavement. All plans must be approved by the city
engineer.
(12) Covenants, conditions, restrictions, agreements and grants which govern the use,
maintenance and continued protection of buildings, structures, landscaping, common
open space, recreational areas and facilities within the development. Such documents
shall indicate to the satisfaction of the city council an acceptable method of ensuring that
all obligations and improvements designated in the final development plan can and shall
be completed. Bonds or an escrow account may be necessary in order to satisfy this
requirement.
a. The covenants, conditions, restrictions, agreements or grants which govern
the use, maintenance, and continued protection of buildings, structures,
landscaping, common open spaces, recreational areas and facilities within the
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development, shall specifically include a detailed outline of the following:
1. Uses;
2. Building height limitations;
3. Building area (imitations;
4. Front, rear and side yard setback -criteria;
5. Lot area coverage;
6. Minimum living area;
7. Any other restrictions pertaining to buildings or building placement.
Examples of such restrictions are "no garage entrance shall be located on
the front street side of dwellings" or "all appurtenant buildings, swimming
pools, screen enclosures, or other additions shall be at the rear of and
within the encompassed by a rearward extension of the sidelines of
primary dwelling;"
8. Off-street parking requirements, both enclosed and open, and
authorized locations for same.
A developer or owner of a planned unit development, as a condition to receive
approval of PUD zoning or approval of a preliminary final development plan shall
agree as a condition thereof that these covenants, conditions, restrictions,
agreements or grants shall be enforceable by the city and that the city shall be a
proper party plaintiff to enforce the same in law or equity in any court of
competent jurisdiction. In addition, no permits shall be issued for buildings in a
planned unit development that does not conform with the requirements above.
b. In currently approved planned unit developments, the requirements of
subsection (12)a. above which are contained in currently listed or subsequently
revised covenants, conditions, restrictions, agreements or grants shall be
enforceable by the city in law or equity in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(13) All exhibits must indicate the title, name, graphic scale, and date of submittal and
any subsequent revisions.
(14) In order to protect the public interest, the planning and zoning board and/or the city
commission may request any additional information deemed necessary for the decision -
making process. Submittal of this additional information is at the option of the applicant,
although failure to submit the requested information could result in the denial of the
application.
(Ord. No. 367, § 1, Art. XIV, Part A, § 44.85.7, 5-11-87)
Sec. 20-358. Alterations to the preliminary development plan.
(a) Any request for an alteration, revision or modification to the preliminary development plan
shall be submitted to the city clerk for review by the planning and zoning board. After review and
receipt of staff recommendations, the board may approve or approve with modifications a
change that is consistent with:
(1) The purpose and intent of the PUD district;
(2) The concept, land uses, densities and phasing of the approved preliminary
development plan;
(3) Any other pertinent ordinances or regulations.
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(b) If the planning and zoning board determines that the proposal is not consistent with such
provisions, a public hearing on the request shall be held by the city commission. Upon receipt of
recommendations from the staff and the planning and zoning board, the city commission shall
hold a public hearing on the request and either approve, approve with modifications, or deny the
proposal stating the reasons for such action.
(c) To protect the public interest, the planning and zoning board may, for just cause, hold a
public hearing in the process of determining that the alterations, revisions or modifications are
consistent in making a recommendation to the city commission.
(Ord. No. 367, § 1, Art. XIV, Part A, § 44.85.8, 5-11-87)
Sec. 20-359. Alterations to the final development plan.
(a) Any request for an alteration, revision, addition or deletion to the final development plan
shall be submitted to the city Berk for review by the planning and zoning board. The board shall
review the request and make finding of fad as to whether the proposal constitutes a change in
the preliminary development plan also. If so, the request must first be processed according to
section 20-358. If not, the board shall review the proposal and the staff recommendations to
determine whether or not the proposed change is substantially consistent with the approved
final development plan. If the proposal is determined to be consistent, the planning and zoning
board may approve or approve with modifications the proposed change.
(b) If the proposal is determined not to be substantially consistent with the approved final
development plan, the board shall forward to the city commission a recommendation for
approval, approval with modifications, or denial of the request, stating their reasons for such
action. The commission shall then review the proposal and the recommendations of the staff
and the planning and zoning board and either approve, approve with modifications, or deny the
request stating their reasons for such action.
(Ord. No. 367, § 1, Art. XIV, Part A, § 44.85.9, 5-11-87)
Sec. 20-360. Control of development following approval after construction completed.
(a) An approved planned unit development shall be considered to be a separate zoning district
in which the final development plan, as approved, established the restrictions, regulations, and
district description according to which development shall occur. Upon approval of the final
development plan, the use of the land and the construction, modification or alteration of any
buildings or structures within the planned unit development shall be in accordance with the
approved final development plan, rather than with other provisions of this chapter.
(b) After completion of construction of the area covered by a final development plan, no
changes may be made except under the procedures provided below:
(1) If any minor extensions, alterations or modifications of existing buildings, structures
or utilities are consistent With the purposes and intent of the final development plan, they
may be authorized by the building code.
(2) Any uses not authorized by the final development plan may be added to, modified
or deleted from the final development plan in accordance with the provisions of section
20-359.
(3) A building or structure that is totally or substantially destroyed may be reconstructed
only in compliance with the final
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provisions of this article.
(4) One (1) accessory dwelling unit ancillary to the principal dwelling may be allowed by
conditional use, unless prohibited by the declarations, covenants, conditions and -
restrictions of the homeowner's association.
(Ord. No. 367, § 1, Art. XIV, Part A, § 44.85.10, 5-11-87; Ord. No. 2010-08, § 5, 10-25-10)
Sec. 20-361. Time restrictions on approval.
(a) After the applicant has submitted a final development plan for all or a part of the planned
unit development within twelve (12) months of the date of the city commission approval of any
final development plan, the applicant, owner or developer shall commence substantial
development according to the final development plan. For the purpose of this section,
"substantial development" shall be defined as follows:
(1) Where ten (10) acres or less is included within the final development plan, one
hundred (100) percent of all roads, utilities and drainage facilities plus more than forty
(40) percent of all buildings must be completed.
(2) Where the final development includes more than ten (10) acres but less than
twenty-five (25) acres, eighty (80) percent of all roads, utilities and drainage facilities,
plus thirty (30) percent of all buildings must be completed.
(3) Where the final development plan includes more than twenty-five (25) acres, but
less than fifty (50) acres, sixty (60) percent of all roads, utilities and drainage facilities
plus at least twenty (20) percent of all buildings must be completed.
(4) Where the final development plan includes more than fifty (50) acres, forty (40)
percent of all roads, utilities and drainage facilities plus at least ten (10) percent of all
buildings must be completed.
(5) The final development plan approval shall be declared null and void if substantial
development, as specified above, has not begun within twelve (12) months from the date
of city commission approval of the final development plan. A time extension of up to
twelve (12) months may be granted, upon a showing of good cause, if requested by the
applicant and approved by the city commission. The determination of good cause shall
be in the sole and absolute discretion of the city commission. If after an extension of
twelve (12) months hereunder, substantial development has not been started, both the
final and preliminary development plan shall be automatically declared null and void.
Provided, however, this shall not effect the zoning classification of plats recorded
hereunder. A final development plan which has been declared null and void by the city
commission shall not fulfill the submittal requirements delineated in item (1) of this
section.
(6) Any zoning classification which has been rezoned pursuant to a preliminary or final
development plan under this division, which plan subsequently is declared null and void
shall not be effected because the underlying plan is declared null and void. The zoning
classification of property rezoned pursuant to a final and/or preliminary development
plan shall retain the PUD zoning classification despite the fact that the original
preliminary and/or final development plan may be declared null and void.
(b) These time restrictions have been established to promote the orderly and progressive
development of PUD districts and to protect the public interest. In accordance with this purpose
and intent, the planning and zoning board may recommend, and the city commission may
approve variances from the definition of substantial development provided that such variance
and reasons for such requested action are presented, approved and recorded at a public
hearing before the city commission.
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(a) A decision by the planning and zoning board may be appealed to the city commission. The
city commission shall not, however, modify or reverse a decision of the planning and zoning
board without first holding a public hearing on the appeal.
(b) A decision of the city commission may be appealed to the appropriate circuit court of the
state.
(Ord. No. 367, § 1, Art. XN, Part A, § 44.85.12, 5-11-87)
Secs.20-363--20-375. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. PART B. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Sec.20-376. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Apartments. Multifamily dwelling units not to exceed three (3) stories in height and in which the
occupants are not normally the owners. Apartments, may or may not, have units one above the other
with several units sharing the same entrance hall or court.
Applicant. The legal, or beneficial owner or developer of the land proposed to be included in a
PUD or subdivision thereof.
Common open space. An area of land or water or any combination thereof, within the area of a
PUD which is designated and intended for the use and enjoyment of the residents of the PUD in
common.
Condominium. Actual ownership of real property that is a combination of ownership in fee
simple of the dwelling unit and an undivided ownership, in common with other purchasers, of the
common elements in the structure including the land and its appurtenances. Condominium shall refer to
any dwelling unit developed, constructed and sold in the manner described above.
Detached single-family dwelling. A building with no party or lot line walls, designed to be
occupied exclusively by one (1) family.
Developer. Any person, firm, association, syndicate, partnership or corporation, or any
combination thereof, who is actually involved in the creation and construction of a PUD, or subdivision
thereof.
Final subdivision plan. The set of documents delineated in section 20-357 which serves as the
specific development standard for the PUD area which it encompasses. The final subdivision plan may
include all, or part of, the master plan.
Floor area ratio. The ratio of the number of square feet, or fractions thereof, of covered floor
area in a particular phase as the numerator, over the number of every square foot of land area, within
the same particular phase, exclusive of public or private streets.
Gross acreage. The total number of acres within the perimeter boundaries of a PUD, or
subdivision thereof.
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Gross residential acreage. The total number of acres available for the construction of
residential buildings or structures. Land devoted to schools, utilities and water areas shall not be
included.
Landowner. The legal or beneficial owner of all land proposed to be included in a PUD, or one
having possessory rights of equal dignity.
Lot line wall. A wall adjoining and parallel to the lot line used primarily by the party upon whose
lot the wall is located.
Master plan. The set of documents delineated in this article which serves as a general
development standard for the PUD district, or subdivision, it covers.
Multifamily dwelling. Buildings designed to be occupied by two (2) or more families living
independently of one another.
Net residential acreage. The total number of acres of land explicitly available for the
construction of residential buildings and structures. Land which is not suitable for the construction of
residential buildings or structures, or which is devoted to schools, water areas, commercial land uses,
utilities, common open space shall not be included. Land which has been declared environmentally
sensitive by the state department of environmental regulation shall not be included.
Open space. The gross acreage of the PUD exclusive of buildings, accessways and parking
areas.
Party wall. A fire wall on an interior lot line, used or adapted for joint service between two (2)
buildings.
Patio homes. Single-family dwelling units with a private outdoor living area, one (1) side wall of
which may be a party or lot line wall having a two-hour fire rating. Patio homes are designed and
constructed to be individually owned and are sometimes referred to as cluster houses, single-family
attached dwelling units, atrium houses, or court garden houses.
Planned unit development A tract of land zoned and developed in accordance with the
purposes, intent and provisions of this article. The letters PUD shall be considered an abbreviation for
planned unit development in this Code.
Story. That portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of
the floor directly overhead, or if there is no floor directly above, then the space between such floor and
the ceiling next above it.
Townhouses. Self-contained dwelling units located side by side with no units located above or
below one another and designed and constructed so that the units may be individually owned.
Townhouse units are normally in groups of three (3) to six (6) units and except for the end units are
separated by party or lot line walls on each side, each of which shall have a minimum two-hour fire
rating.
(Ord. No. 367, § 2, Art. XIV, Part B, § 44.85.14, 5-11-87)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 20-377. Intent and purpose of district
The intent and purpose of the planned unit development (PUD) zoning district are as follows:
(1) To provide for planned, and architecturally controlled residential communities
allowing a diversification of structures; commercial centers allowing a diversification of
uses and structures; controlled industrial parks; and public and quasi -public facilities
developed in accordance with an approved development plan; all designed to promote
the public health, safety and general welfare.
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(2) To allow for a controlled graduation of density, compatible and harmonious with and
complimentary to permitted land uses on abutting properties.
(3) To preserve the natural amenities and environmental assets of the land by the
preservation and improvement of scenic and functional open space areas.
(4) To encourage flexible and creative concepts in site planning that will allow an
increase in the amount and usability of open space more so than is possible through
conventional practices.
(5) To provide maximum opportunity for application of innovative concepts of site
planning in the creation of aesthetically pleasing living, shopping, working and recreation
environments on properties of adequate size, shape and location.
(6) To encourage a natural use of land in planning networks of utilities and streets more
so than is possible in other zoning districts.
(7) To allow for the creation of well-balanced communities that provide active, improved
recreational and supportive facilities.
(8) To ensure that development will occur according to the limitations of use, design,
coverage and phasing as stipulated on the master and final subdivision plans.
(Ord. No. 367, § 2, Art. XIV, Part B, § 44.85.1, 5-11-87)
Sec. 20-378. Interpretation, purpose and conflict
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this division, they shall be held to be the minimum
requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the
community. It is not intended by this division to interfere with, abrogate or annul any lawful easements,
covenants, or other agreements between parties; provided however, that where this division imposes a
greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises, or upon the heights of buildings, or requires
larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules, regulations or by lawful
easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this division shall control.
(Ord. No. 367, § 2, Art, XIV, Part B, § 44.85.2, 5-11-87)
Sec. 20-379. Permitted uses.
The following uses shall be permitted in the PUD district if they are complimentary to and
harmonious and compatible with each other and adjacent land uses, and if designated on an approved
master and final subdivision plan:
(1) Planned residential communities. Residential dwelling units, including but not
limited to detached single-family homes, patio homes, apartments, condominiums, and
townhouses, provided that all are compatible with each other. Complimentary and
compatible supportive commercial land uses, if included must not exceed five (5)
percent of the net acreage and must be designed to create an aesthetically pleasing and
harmonious environment.
(2) Planned commercial centers_ Commercial uses, including but not limited to
business services, professional services, personal services, retail sales and services
and full service stations (with mechanics). Complimentary and compatible residential
and/or industrial land uses, if included, must be designed to create an aesthetically
pleasing and harmonious environment. Complimentary and compatible industrial land
uses, if included, must not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the net acreage.
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(3) Planned industrial parks. Light industrial uses not to exceed the intensity of use
presently provided for by the City Code. Complimentary and compatible commercial land
uses, if included, must be designed to create an aesthetically pleasing and harmonious
environment.
(4) Other uses. Any other private, public or semipublic uses adequately buffered both
in sight and distance from, but complimentary to and compatible and harmonious with,
planned residential, commercial and/or industrial development.
(5) Public recreational areas and facilities: Public recreational areas and facilities shall
be permitted in planned residential and commercial communities and shall hereby be
deemed compatible with surrounding residential and neighborhood commercial
developments, provided said areas and facilities are located at the southwest corner of
the intersection of S.R. 417 and S.R. 434 and adjacent to state owned recreational lands
and the area comprises at least twenty (20) acres of land.
(Ord. No. 367, § 2, Art. XIV, Part B, § 44.85.3, 5-11-87; Ord, No. 2006-19, § 2, 11-13-06)
Sec. 20-380. Site development standards.
(a) Site development standards shall be established for PUD's to ensure adequate levels of
light and air, to maintain and enhance locally recognized values of community appearance and
design, to promote the safe and efficient circulation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, to provide
for orderly phasing of development, and to protect the public health, safety and general welfare-
(b) The applicant shall propose and the planning and zoning board shall recommend to the city
commission an overall maximum residential density and height limitations for each dwelling unit
type in the proposed PUD. The commission may adopt the recommendation or make such
changes or amendments it deems appropriate. Types of residential construction may be
intermixed, as long as the adopted overall residential density and height limitation of each type
is not exceeded. The criteria. to be used by the commission and planning and zoning board in
establishing the residential densities and height limitations shall be as follows:
(1) The compatibility with other zoning districts in the vicinity of the subject property and
with adopted comprehensive land plans and policies.
(2) The preservation of natural features and environmental assets of the site.
(3) The provisions for landscaped common open space providing leisure and
recreational uses for the residents.
(4) The adequacy and proximity of paved public roads, utilities, services, and facilities
required to serve the development.
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(5) Maximum densities for planned residential communities shall be:
TABLE INSET:
Type
Maximum Units per Net Residential Acre
Height
Single family detached
4.0
2 stories
Patio homes
6.0
2 stories
Townhouses
8.0
2 stories
Condominiumalapartments
10.0
3 stories
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(6) Not exceeding the maximum number of units per net residential acre as shown in
the preceding paragraph, densities shall be limited to a maximum increase of two (2)
units per acre for each four hundred forty. (440) feet from the edge of any existing, or
planned- and approved, abutting or contiguous subdivisions, whether the latter be within
the PUD or not. Any increase in density beyond the first four hundred forty (440) fleet
shall similarly be limited to two (2) additional units per acre per four hundred forty (440)
feet.
(c) The applicant shall propose, and the planning and zoning board shall recommend, the
maximum allowable floor area ratio for all commercial and -industrial uses within the PUD to the
city commission. The commission may adopt the recommendation or make such changes or
amendments as it deems appropriate.
(d) The following site development standards shall apply unless modified by the city
commission, after receiving recommendations from the planning and zoning board, and
specifically finding that the unique characteristics of the development in question make
unnecessary the application of one (1) or more of these provisions in order to carry out the
intent and purpose of the planned unit development district:
(1) The natural topography, soils and vegetation shall be preserved and utilized, where
possible, through the careful location and design of circulation systems, buildings and
structures, parking areas, and open space and recreational areas. Removal of
vegetation and trees shall be in accordance with the appropriate section(s) of chapter 5
of this Code.
(2) Landscaping consisting of trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, and irrigation
facilities shall be installed in common areas of residential developments and in special
areas of commercial and industrial developments. Special attention should be given to
parking areas, refuse storage areas, building setback requirements and separation
areas to achieve adequate screening.
(3) Common open space, at a rate of not less than fifteen (15) percent of the gross
acreage, and recreational facilities shall be provided to adequately serve the residents of
the PUD. Recreational facilities to be provided shall be no less than those minimum
standards recommended by the current issue of the National Recreation Association.
(4) All land shown on the final development plan as common open space, parks and
recreational facilities shall be protected through deed restrictions which shall ensure the
preservation of its intended use. A mandatory homeowners' association shall ensure the
maintenance of such common open space, parks and recreational facilities for a safe,
healthy and attractive living environment.
(5) All common open space and recreational facilities shall be specifically included in
the phasing plan, and shall be constructed and fully improved by the developer at an
equivalent or greater rate than the construction of the residential structures which they
serve.
(6) The proposed location and arrangement of structures shall be compatible and
harmonious with and complimentary to existing or prospective adjacent land uses.
Lighting, access points, or high noise level activities which adversely affect abutting
property shall be prohibited.
(7) Building setbacks from the mean high-water level of any lake, stream or body of
water shall be at least one hundred (100) feet. Structures or buildings located at the
perimeter of the PUD shall be set back a distance of at least thirty-five (35) feet. Other
minimum setbacks, lot sizes, and lot widths shall be proposed by the applicant, reviewed
by the staff and the planning and zoning board, and approved or modified by the city
commission.
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(8) Central water systems, sewage systems, areas for the disposal of effluent,
stormwater management systems, utility lines and easements shall be provided in
accordance with the appropriate sections of chapters 9 and 19 of this Code.
(9) Parking and loading requirements shall be based on section 9-276 et seq.
Residential off-street parking shall be provided at a minimum ratio of two (2) spaces per
one -bedroom unit and two and one-half (2 1/2) spaces per two -or more bedroom units.
Public rights -of -way shall not be improved as parking areas.
(10) Streets shall be designated and improved in accordance with the appropriate
sections of chapter 9 of this Code. Collector and arterial streets shall be free from
backing vehicles from adjoining parking areas.
(11) Local streets shall provide access within the PUD in a manner that will discourage
through traffic and provide for convenient accessibility to parking areas. Local streets
shall be so located that future urban development will not require their conversion to
arterial routes.
(12) Wherever practicable, vehicular and pedestrian passageways shall be separated.
A system of walkways between buildings, common open space, recreation areas, and
parking areas shall be adequately lighted where appropriate for nighttime use.
(13) For each five hundred (500) dwelling units within the residential PUD a minimum
site of twenty (20) usable and contiguous acres shall be dedicated for the purposes of
education and/or recreation, at the discretion of the city commission.
(14) Commercial, multiple -family structures or buildings and common open spaces
located at the perimeter of the PUD shall be permanently screened by a greenbelt or
buffer zone. The greenbelt/buffer zone shall be an area at least thirty-five (35) feet in
width and of such height and density as to protect the privacy and amenities of the
adjacent areas. It may be composed of trees, shrubs, wall or fence or a combination as
approved by the city commission.
(15) As deemed appropriate, the planning and zoning board may recommend and the
city commission may approve the imposition of additional restrictions not herein
mentioned to ensure the protection of the public interest
(Ord. No. 367, § 2, Art. XIV, Part B, § 44.85.4, 5-11-87)
Sec. 20-381. Procedure for approval of a planned unit development.
The procedure for obtaining approval of a PUD zoning classification shall be as follows:
(1) Pre -application conference. The applicant shall contact the city planner to arrange
a meeting with the planning and zoning board, or its designee, in order to review the
proposed PUD request prior to formal submittal of such request.
(2) Submittal. The applicant shall submit to the city clerk a change of zoning request,
the proper application fee, and six (6) copies of the master plan. The application form,
one (1) copy of the master plan, and all supportive documents shall be placed in a
permanent file to be kept at city hall and open to public inspection during normal
business hours.
(3) Staff review. The city planner shall arrange a staff review meeting. The staff shall
consist of the city engineer, fire chief, police chief, and such other department heads or
consultants deemed necessary by the city manager. It shall be the duty of the staff to
review the master plan and submit their written recommendation to the city manager with
copies to the planning and zoning board. The applicant shall be invited to attend this
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meeting.
(4) Planning and zoning board review. The planning and zoning board shall review the
master plan and the staff recommendations and propose any suggested revisions to the
plan. The applicant shall be invited to attend this review meeting. The board shall then
authorize the city clerk to schedule and advertise a public hearing on the PUD request
before the planning and zoning board.
(5) Planning and zoning board public hearing. The planning and zoning board shall
hold a public hearing to consider the change of zoning request. The board shall either
recommend approval, approval with modification, or denial of the request to the city
commission, stating their reasons for such action. The city clerk shall then schedule and
advertise a public hearing on the request before the city commission.
(6) City commission public hearing. The city commission shall review the master plan,
the staff recommendations and the planning and zoning board recommendations, and
then hold a public hearing to consider the request. The commission shall either approve,
approve with modifications, or deny the request, stating their reasons for such action. if
the request is approved, the property shall, by duly enacted ordinance, be rezoned PUD
with master plan approval and shall be so designated on the official zoning map. No
permits may be issued at this time-
(7) Final subdivision plan, preliminary review. When the applicant is preparing to
submit a final subdivision plan, he shall first contact the city planner and arrange to
review the proposed plans with the planning and zoning board or its designee. If three
(3) or more parcels are to be created, the property shall be platted pursuant to chapter 9
of this Code and in conformance with the master plan. The review pursuant to chapter 9
must be carried out simultaneously with the review of the final subdivision plan.
(8) Submittal. The applicant shall submit to.the city planner nine (9) copies of the final
subdivision plan with an application form and fee as the request for final subdivision plan
approval. The final subdivision plan may include all or a part of the area included in the
master plan. The request and one (1) copy of the final subdivision plan shall be placed in
the permanent file at city hall and shall be open to public inspection during normal
business hours.
(9) Staff review. The city planner shall arrange a staff review meeting. The staff, for the
purpose of this paragraph, shall include the land development coordinator, city engineer,
fire chief, police chief, and such other department heads or consultants deemed
necessary by the city manager. It shall be the duty of the staff to review the final
subdivision plan and submit their written comments relative to code compliance to the
city manager with copies to the planning and zoning board. The applicant shall be invited
to this meeting.
(10) Planning and zoning board review. The planning and zoning board shall review
the final subdivision plan, and the staff recommendations to ensure compliance with the
master plan. The board shall either recommend approval, approval with modifications, or
denial of the plan to the city commission, stating their reasons for such action. The
applicant shall be invited to this meeting.
(11) City commission review. The city commission shall review the final subdivision
plan and the comments of the staff and recommendations of the planning and zoning
board. The commission shall then either approve, approve with modifications, or deny
the request for final subdivision plan approval, stating the factual reasons for such
action.
(12) Findings. In reviewing the final subdivision plan, the planning and zoning board
and the city commission shall make findings of fact upon the following:
a. Whether there is compliance with the intent and purpose of the PUD district
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and the approved master plan.
b. Whether the phase of development in question can exist as an independent
unit capable of creating a desirable and stable environment that does not
adversely affect abutting existing communities.
c. Whether existing and proposed utilities and transportation systems are
adequate for the proposed population.
d. Whether the development in question will be harmonious and compatible with
and complimentary to planned and/or existing abutting neighborhoods. Matters of
homogeneity to be considered shall include, but not be limited to, density,
architecture, landscaping, thoroughfares and lighting.
e. As deemed appropriate, the planning and zoning board may recommend and
the city commission may approve the imposition of additional restrictions not
herein mentioned to ensure the protection of the public interest.
(13) Approval of final plans. A final subdivision plan and final engineering plan,
pursuant to chapter 9 of this Code, must be approved by the city before final plat
approval can be given.
(14) Plat recorded. Any parcel that is created must have final plat approval by the city
and recorded with the county, before any permits may be issued.
(15) Compliance with master plan. The building official, the recreation director and the
city engineer shall determine that all common open space and recreational
improvements have been provided in accordance with the master plan, prior to the final
acceptance of the last building or structure covered by the final subdivision plan.
(Ord. No. 367, § 2, Art. XIV, Part B, § 44.85.5, 5-11-87)
Sec. 20-382. Master plan.
The master plan, consisting of properly identified exhibits and supporting materials, shall clearly
indicate the following:
(1) The name, location, legal description, acreage and type of PUD.
(2) Identification of present owners and developers of all land included in the
development and the identification of the principal planners and engineers involved in
the preparation of the master plan. Identification shall consist of the name of the
individual, organization employing the individual and the address and phone number of
the organization.
(3) A vicinity map indicating the relationship between the PUD and its surrounding area,
including adjacent streets, thoroughfares and developments within a two -hundred -foot
radius of the property line at a scale of one (1) inch to one thousand (1,000) feet.
(4) The existing land use and zoning of the adjacent property and all contiguous
property.
(5) The existing topography and other natural features including but not limited to lakes,
swamps, and flood -prone areas (USGS and FEMA information acceptable).
(6) A soils map derived from the USGS Soil Survey and Soil Survey Supplement of
Seminole County indicating the location of existing soil types and a brief description of
the development capabilities and water capacities of each soil type.
(7) An aerial photo showing existing vegetation will be required at a scale of one (1)
inch to two hundred (200) feet. No vegetation shall be altered or eliminated prior to
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approval of the final subdivision plan except as permitted by the appropriate section of
chapter 9 of this Code.
(8) A proposed land use plan of the subject property including but not limited to the
following items:
a. The location of all streets and highways proposed in the development, and
the general location of all access points to abutting arterials and highways.
b. Identification of all existing major road setbacks and proposed right-of-way
widths.
c. Each residential area according to the location, the number and types of
permanent dwelling units, the acreage, and the proposed density by number of
dwelling units per net residential acre.
d. Each commercial or industrial area according to the location, type, acreage,
and proposed square footage of impervious surface which shall not exceed sixty-
five (65) percent of the total commercial or industrial acreage.
e. All public and semipublic uses (schools, common open space, and
recreational areas, etc.) according to location, type, acreage and square footage
of impervious surface which shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the total
acreage.
(9) The proposed maximum height of all buildings and structures.
(10) 'The priority and phasing of the development, in map form and narrative form, and
the manner in which each phase of the development can exist as an independent unit
capable of creating an environment of sustained desirability and stability. Recreational
facilities and other development facilities and amenities shall be specifically delineated in
this phasing plan.
(11) The proposed method of providing all necessary road improvements, water and
sanitary sewer services, stormwater management systems, power and communication
systems, and fire protection.
(12) All exhibits must indicate the title, date of submittal, and dates of any subsequent
revisions and be at a graphic scale of one (1) inch per two hundred (200) feet.
(13) In order to protect the public interest, the planning and zoning board and/or the city
commission may request any additional information deemed necessary for the decision -
making process. Failure to submit the requested information will result in denial of the
application.
(14) A preliminary draft of declarations of covenants, conditions, and restrictions must
be submitted including, but not limited to, the following items:
a. Articles of incorporation for the home -owners' association.
b. Bylaws of the corporation.
c. The relationship of the association of the subdivisions to the master PUD
association.
d. Dues, fees, maintenance of common areas, architectural guidelines, etc.
(Ord. No. 367, § 2, Art. XIV, Part B, § 44.85.6, 5-11-87)
Sec. 20-383. Final subdivision plan.
The final subdivision plan, which shall include all or a part of the master plan, must include
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those sections of chapter 9 in regard to the preliminary engineering plan and shall include the
following:
(1) The name, location, legal description, acreage and type of PUD.
(2) Identification (name of the individual, the organization employing the individual, the
address and phone number of the organization) of the present owners and developers of
all land included in the development and identification of all consultants involved in the
preparation of the master plan.
(3) A vicinity map indicating the relationship between the PUD and its surrounding area,
including adjacent streets, thoroughfares and developments within a two -hundred -foot
radius of the property line at a scale of one (1) inch to one thousand (1,000) feet.
(4) The designated land use, densities prescribed, and present land use for the
adjacent and all contiguous properties.
(5) The existing topography and other natural features including but not limited to lakes,
swamps, and flood -prone areas (USGS and FEMA information acceptable).
(6) A soils map derived from the USGS Soil Survey and Soil Surrey Supplement of the
county indicating the location of existing soil types and a brief description of the
development capabilities and water capacities of each soil type.
(7) An aerial photo showing existing vegetation will be required at a scale of one (1)
inch to two hundred (200) feet. No vegetation shall be altered or eliminated prior to
approval of the final subdivision plan except as permitted by chapter 5.
(8) A preliminary subdivision plan (preliminary plat) if the applicant proposes to create
three (3) or more parcels.
(9) A proposed land use plan of the subject property including but not limited to the
following items:
a. The name and location of all streets, highways, right-of-way widths,
pavement width of proposed streets, easements, pedestrian ways, bicycle paths,
and watercourses proposed in the development, and the general location of all
access points to abutting arterials and highways.
b. Each residential area according to the location, the number and types of
permanent dwelling units, the acreage, and the proposed density by number of
dwelling units per gross and net residential acre.
c. The locations, dimensions and uses of all buildings and structures, other than
dwelling units, including proposed property lines, utility plants and permanent
signs.
d. Each commercial or industrial area according to the location, type, acreage,
and proposed square footage of impervious surface.
e. Open and covered off-street parking areas, including landscaping and
external lighting systems.
f. Distance of dwelling units from vehicular accessways and parking areas.
g. The design elevations and/or renderings and the proposed maximum height
of all proposed buildings and structures; minimum setback and building
separations; maximum lot coverage; minimum floor elevation; and height of
structures.
h. Wall, fencing or landscaping between private and common areas, along
streets and highways, drainageways, railroads, and the perimeters of the
development.
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i. Refuse storage areas and method of solid waste disposal.
j. Areas to be conveyed or dedicated and improved for roadways, parks,
playgrounds, school sites, utilities, and other similar public or semipublic uses.
(10) A specific landscaping and tree planting plan in accordance with chapter 5. The
plan shall include the areas of vegetation to be preserved, the proposed method of
preservation, and any proposed irrigation systems and landscaping materials.
(11) Total acreage and types of open space and recreation areas.
(12) Preliminary engineering plans and all land development plans must meet the
requirements of chapter 9 for roads, on -and off -site water, fire protection, sanitary sewer,
and stormwater management systems including existing ground surfaces and proposed
elevations; typical cross -sections of proposed grading, streets and sidewalks, canals and
waterways; and proposed types of pavement.
(13) Covenants, conditions, restrictions, agreements and grants which govern the use,
maintenance and continued protection of buildings, structures, landscaping, common
open space, recreational areas and facilities within the development. Such documents
shall indicate to the satisfaction of the city commission an acceptable method of
ensuring that all obligations and improvements designated in the final subdivision plan
can and shall be completed. Bonds, or an escrow account, may be necessary in order to
satisfy this requirement.
a. The covenants, conditions, restrictions, agreements or grants which govern
the use, maintenance, and continued protection of buildings, structures,
landscaping, common open space, recreational areas and facilities within the
development, shall specifically include a detailed outline of the following:
1. Uses;
2. Building height limitations;
3. Building area limitations;
4. Front, rear and side yard setback criteria;
5. Maximum lot area coverage;
6. Minimum living area;
7. Any other restrictions pertaining to buildings or building placement.
Examples of such restrictions are "no garage entrance shall be located on
the front street side of dwellings" or "all appurtenant buildings, swimming
pools, screen enclosures, or other additions shall be at the rear of and
within the area encompassed by a rearward extension of the sidelines of
the primary dwelling;"
8. Off-street parking requirements, both enclosed and open, and
authorized locations for same.
9. Landscaping and tree preservation in accordance with chapter 5.
b. A developer or owner of a PUD as a condition to receive approval of PUD
zoning or approval of a final subdivision plan shall agree as a condition thereof
that these covenants, conditions, restrictions, agreements, or grants must be
enforceable by the city and that the city is the proper party plaintiff to enforce the
same in law or equity in any court of competent jurisdiction. In addition, no
permits shall be issued for buildings in a PUD that do not conform with the
requirements above.
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c. In currently approved PUD's the requirements of (13)a, above which are
contained in currently listed or subsequently revised covenants, conditions,
restrictions, agreements or grants shall be enforceable by the city in law or equity
in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(14) In order to protect the public interest, the planning and zoning board and/or the city
commission may request any additional information deemed necessary for the decision -
making process. Failure to submit the requested information will result in the denial of
the application.
(Ord. No. 367, § 2, Art. XIV, Part B, § 44.85.7, 5-11-87)
Sec. 20-384. Final engineering plan approval.
After the approval of the final subdivision plan and the preliminary engineering plan, a final
engineering plan must be submitted and approved by the city commission in accordance with chapter 9
and all other pertinent ordinances and regulations must be complied with.
(Ord. No. 367, § 2, Art. XIV, Part B, § 44.85.8, 5-11-87)
Sec. 20-385. Alteration to the master plan.
(a) Any request for an alteration, revision or modification to the master plan shall be submitted
to the city planner for review by the planning and zoning board. After review and receipt of staff
comments, the board may approve, or approve with modifications, a change that is consistent
with.,
(1) The purpose and intent of the PUD district;
(2) The concept, land uses, densities and phasing of the approved master plan;
(3) Any other pertinent ordinances or regulations.
(b) If the planning and zoning board determines that the proposal is not consistent with such
provisions, a public hearing on the request shall be held by the city commission. Upon receipt of
recommendations from the staff and the planning and zoning board, the city commission shall
hold a public hearing on the request and either approve, approve with modifications, or deny the
proposal stating the masons for such action.
(c) To protect the public interest, the planning and zoning board may hold a published public
hearing in the process of determining whether the alterations, revisions or modifications are
consistent with the approved master plan in making a recommendation to the city commission.
(Ord. No. 367, § 2, Art. XIV, Part B, § 44,85.9, 5-11-87)
Sec. 20-386. Alterations to the final subdivision plan.
(a) Any request for an alteration, revision, addition or deletion to the final subdivision plan shall
be submitted to the city planner for review by the planning and zoning board. The board shall
review the request and make findings of fact as to whether the proposal constitutes a change in
the master plan. If so, the request must first be processed according to section 20-385.
(b) If the proposed change is determined to be consistent with the master plan, the board shall
review the proposal and the staff comments to determine whether or not the proposed change is
consistent with the approved final subdivision plan. if the change is substantially consistent with
the final subdivision plan, the planning and zoning board may approve, or approve with
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modification, the proposed change.
(c) If the proposal is determined not to be substantially consistent with the approved final
subdivision plan, the board shall forward to the city commission a recommendation for approval,
approval with modifications or denial of the request, stating their reasons for such action. The
commission shall then review the proposal and the comments of the staff and the
recommendations of the planning and zoning board and either approve, approve with
modifications, or deny the request stating their reasons for such action.
(Ord. No. 367, § 2, Art. XIV, Part B, § 44.85.10, 5-11-87)
Sec. 20-387. Control of development following approval after construction completed.
(a) An approved PUD shall be considered to be a separate zoning district, in which the final
subdivision plan, or plans as approved, establish the restrictions, regulations, and district
description according to which development shall occur.
(b) After completion of construction of the area covered by a final subdivision plan, no changes
may be made except under the procedures provided below:
(1) If any minor extensions, arierations or modifications of existing buildings, structures
or utilities are consistent with the purpose and intent of the final subdivision plan they
may be authorized by the city commission unless superseded by the declarations,
covenants, conditions and restrictions covering the final subdivision plan.
(2) Any uses not authorized by the final subdivision plan must be approved in
accordance with the provisions of section 20-386.
(3) A building or structure that is totally or substantially destroyed may be reconstructed
only in compliance with the final subdivision plan unless an amendment to the plan is
approved in accordance with the provisions of this article.
(4) One (1) accessory dwelling unit ancillary to the principal dwelling may be allowed by
conditional use, unless prohibited by the declarations, covenants, conditions and
restrictions of the homeowner's association.
(Ord. No. 367, § 2, Art. XIV, Part B, § 44.85.11, 5-11-87; Ord. No. 2010-08, § 5, 10-25-10)
Sec. 20-388. Time restrictions on approval.
(a) A master plan shall become null and void if a final subdivision plan, for any subdivision of
the PUD, is not submitted for approval within one (1) year of the date of the approval of the
master plan.
(b) After the applicant has submitted a final subdivision plan for all, or a part of the PUD, the
applicant shall, within twelve (12) months of the date of the city commission approval, complete
substantial development in accordance with the final subdivision plan. For the purpose of this
section, "substantial development" is defined as follows:
(1) Where ten (10) acres, or less, are included within the final subdivision plan, one
hundred (100) percent of all roads, utilities and drainage facilities plus more than forty
(40) percent of all buildings must be completed.
(2) Where the final subdivision plan includes more than ten (10) acres but less than
twenty-five (25) acres, eighty (80) percent of all roads, utilities and drainage facilities,
plus thirty (30) percent of all buildings must be completed.
(3) Where the final subdivision plan includes twenty-five (25) acres, but less than fifty
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(50) acres, sixty (60) percent of all roads, utilities and drainage facilities plus at least
twenty (20) percent of all buildings must be completed.
(4) Where the final subdivision plan includes fifty (50) acres or more, forty (40) percent
of all roads, utilities and drainage facilities plus at least twenty (20) percent of all
buildings must be completed.
(c) The final subdivision plan approved and final engineering plan approval shall be declared
null and void if substantial development, as specified above, has not been completed within
twelve (12) months from the date of city commission approval.
(1) A time extension of up to twelve (12) months may be granted, upon a showing of
good cause, if requested by the applicant and approved by the city commission. The
determination of good cause shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of the city
commission.
(2) If after an extension granted hereunder, substantial development has not been
completed, both the master plan and the final subdivision plan shall be automatically
declared null and void, provided however this shall not affect the zoning density of plats
recorded thereunder.
(d) Any zoning density which has been assigned pursuant to a master or final subdivision plan
under this article, which plan subsequently is declared null and void shall not be affected.
(Ord. No. 367, § 2, Art. XIV, Part B, § 44.85.12, 5-11-87)
Sec. 20-389. Appeal.
(a) A decision by the planning and zoning board may be appealed to the city commission. The
city commission shall not modify or reverse a decision of the planning and zoning board without
first holding an advertised public hearing on the appeal.
(b) A decision of the city commission may be appealed to the appropriate circuit court of the
state.
(Ord. No. 367, § 2, Art. XIV, Part B, § 44.85.13, 5-11-87)
Secs.20-390--20-410. Reserved.
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