§ 13.12. Standards for PUD Approval.


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  • Approval of a Preliminary PUD or Final PUD shall only be granted by Village Council if the PUD Plan complies with all of the following standards:

    1.

    The PUD conforms with the policies, goals, guidelines and recommendations contained in the Master Land Use Plan concerning land use, density, vehicular access and circulation, pedestrian circulation, building placement, character and design, landscaping, signage and amenities.

    2.

    The PUD is consistent with and promote the intent of this Article and this Ordinance, and complies with all applicable standards for site plan approval contained in Article XXI.

    3.

    If the PUD contains more than one type of use, the uses are arranged in a manner, and buffers are provided as necessary and appropriate, so as to prevent adverse impacts of one use upon another, and so as to create a logical relationship of one use to another.

    4.

    The PUD is compatible with surrounding uses of land and the character of the surrounding area. The design and placement of buildings and other structures, parking, lighting. signs. refuse storage, landscaping and other elements of the proposed PUD ensures compatibility with surrounding properties and properties within the PUD, and ensures that the development, when viewed from public rights-of-way, contributes to the desired character of the surrounding area.

    5.

    The PUD is designed to have minimal adverse effect on the environment and to preserve and maintain to the maximum extent feasible the quality of surface and ground water resources and the natural topography, vegetation and other natural features of the site.

    6.

    The PUD will not place demands on public services and facilities in excess of their capacity.

    7.

    Safe and efficient ingress and egress has been provided to the property, especially with regard to pedestrian safety and convenience. traffic flow and control. and access in case of fire or other emergency. The amount and type of traffic generated by the PUD shall not exceed the capacity of existing and proposed streets as determined by the Village Engineer.

    8.

    The design of public streets or private streets including curbs, gutters and sidewalks shall comply with the standards established by the Village Engineer and approved by the Village Council.

    9.

    The PUD shall be designed so that the additional traffic generated by the PUD will not create a substantial detrimental effect on neighboring properties or on the health, safety and welfare of Village residents, including the residents of the proposed PUD.

    10.

    The PUD is otherwise consistent with the public health. safety and welfare of the Village.

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