§ 13.11. Standards and Criteria For Planned Unit Developments.

The PUD Development Plan of the Planned Unit Development shall be consistent with the following standards for use of land, the use of, type and mass, design and location of buildings, the density, common open space and public facilities servicing the site:

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Variety of Building Types and Layout Design. The PUD Development Plan may increase the residential (or commercial or industrial building area) density of the underlying zoning district classification in accordance with the bonus density provision for the CD Cluster Development (overlay) District (Article VII, Section 7.07), where a variety of housing or building types including clustered housing, buildings sharing common walls, etc. are incorporated in a unique design meeting the open space requirements of CD Cluster Development (overlay) District.

2.

Building Lot Coverage. The building coverage ratio may be increased for the number of allowed residential units (or the total commercial or industrial building area) in accordance with the bonus density provisions of the CD Cluster Development (overlay) District (Article XII, Section 7.07),when a proposed development meets the requirements of paragraph one (1) above.

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Height Restrictions. The PUD Development Plan must conform to the height requirements of the underlying zoning district in which the subject property is located.

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Mixture of Uses Permitted. A mixture of uses is permitted in any PUD Development Plan, amount and location subject to approval by the Village Council.

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Perimeter Setback Requirement. Where ever possible, the applicant shall provide perimeter setbacks to abutting properties at the same dimensions as required of the underlying zoning district classification in which the property is located subject to approval of the Village Council which may require greater setback distances when in the opinion of the Village Council the proposed Planned Unit Development will have a detrimental effect on abutting land uses.

6.

Conveyance of Open Spaces and/or Common Elements. Any area designated as open space or common elements (included limited common elements), shall be conveyed to an appropriate public body or private owners' association, as required by law.

7.

Off-Street Parking and Loading. Off-street parking and loading shall be in conformance with the minimum specifications of Article XVII for the land uses proposed within the Planned Unit Development.

8.

Utilities. The proposed PUD Development Plan shall provide for installation of public water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage meeting the standards of the Village of Berrien Springs and/or the Berrien County Drain Commissioner.

9.

Landscaping and Screening. Landscaping and screening shall be in conformance with the minimum specifications of this ordinance as they pertain to the specific uses proposed within the Planned Unit Development. The Village Council may require additional landscaping and screening when in the opinion of the Village Council the proposed Planned Unit Development will have a detrimental effect on abutting land uses.

10.

Pedestrian Pathways and Sidewalks. Pedestrian pathways and sidewalks shall be in conformance with the minimum specifications of this ordinance and the development standards of the Village, as they pertain to the specific uses proposed within the Planned Unit Development. The Village Council may require additional pathways and sidewalks when in the opinion of the Village Council the intensity of development requires additional pathways and sidewalks to safely move pedestrian traffic throughout the Planned Unit Development.

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Signs. Signs in the Planned Unit Development District shall conform with the provisions of Article XVIII.

(Ord. No. 316, 5-19-2008)