Sec. 86-347
Dimensional standards
Density
Height & bulk
Housing
Extracted standards
27 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Density
- Density not to exceed underlying districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2.
The overall density of a PUD shall not exceed the density permitted in the underlying zoning district, unless increased density is approved by the board of supervisors as a condition of rezoning.
- Maximum attached density8 du/acdu/acreDwelling units per acre — the number of homes allowed on each acre of land.
The gross density of the attached units shall not exceed eight units per acre.
- Maximum multi-familyMultifamily dwellingA building of four or more dwelling units. Where zoning is most restrictive. density24 du/acdu/acreDwelling units per acre — the number of homes allowed on each acre of land.
The gross density of the multi-family shall not exceed 24 units per acre.
- Maximum single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. density5 du/acdu/acreDwelling units per acre — the number of homes allowed on each acre of land.
The gross density of the single family residential shall not exceed five dwelling units per acre.
Lighting
- Lighting after hours
Lighting shall be reduced to no more than a security level following close of daily operations in all commercial areas.
- Lighting fixture type
Cut off style lighting fixtures to conceal the lighting source and minimize spillover or glare on adjoining properties shall be used in all commercial areas.
Other
- Central water and sewer
Mixed use developments shall be served by centralized water and sewer utilities, whether public or privately operated.
- Commercial facade materials
Building materials utilized for the front and side façades of the buildings shall be limited to brick, split-faced block, fluted block, tile, concrete tile, dryvit, or other simulated stucco (EIFS), real or simulated wood and/or glass. Standard concrete masonry block shall not be used.
- Maximum commercial gross floor area per dwelling unitDwelling unitOne independent home: its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance.1,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000./du
The total gross floor area of uses permitted in commercial areas shall not exceed 1,000 square feet per dwelling unit approved on the master plan.
- Minimum commercial gross floor area per dwelling unitDwelling unitOne independent home: its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance.200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000./du
The total gross floor area of uses permitted in commercial areas shall be at least 200 square feet per dwelling unit approved on the master plan.
- Fire protection systems
Fire protection systems shall be placed throughout the residential areas to provide adequate access to hydrants.
- Maximum steep slopes in open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted.25 pct
The required open space shall not contain more than 25 percent steep slopes, wetlands, utility easements, or other limitations.
- Minimum buffer width where abutting residential50 ft
Where a PUD abuts an existing residential district or a residential use, a buffer yard of at least 50 feet in width shall be provided along the common boundary.
- Minimum districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2. size15 acresacre43,560 square feet — about the size of an American football field without the end zones.
The minimum district size shall be 15 acres.
- Minimum improved open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted.15 pct
At least 15 percent of the open space shall be improved.
- Minimum open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted. (gross land area)30 pct
A minimum of 30 percent of the gross land area of the PUD shall be preserved as open space.
- Minimum open spaceOpen spaceLand a development must leave unbuilt, sometimes required to be usable or planted. (net developable area)25 pct
No less than 25 percent of the net developable area of the overall district shall be set aside as open space.
- Pedestrian path system
A pedestrian path system, providing access to open space, neighborhoods, and development areas, shall be shown on the master plan.
- Preserve trees within 20 feet of water20 ft
Special attention shall be given to preserve all existing trees within 20 feet of existing bodies of water, such as lakes, streams, and wetlands.
- Public streets
All streets within the district shall be public, unless approved to be private streets by the board of supervisors.
- Residential direct access
No residential use shall have direct access to any road outside of the district.
- Roof materials
Roofing materials shall consist of wood, tin, copper, slate, terra cotta, standing seam metal or dimensional fiberglass shingles.
- Areas requiring screening
Screening shall be required to conceal specific areas from both on-site and off-site views. Such areas include large waste receptacles, loading and service areas, outdoor storage areas, ground-based utility equipment over 12 cubic feet, and ground level mechanical units.
- Underground utilities
All new utility lines including telephone, television cable, and electrical systems, and similar uses shall be installed underground.
Parking
- Parking location
Parking shall be located predominantly to the side and/or rear of buildings.
- Parking study required
The applicant shall establish parking regulations for consideration by the board of supervisors based upon a parking needs study or equivalent data.
Signage
- Signage coordination
Signs for the community will be coordinated in color and design and shall be either ground mounted or building mounted.
From the ordinance
The gross density of the single family residential shall not exceed five dwelling units per acre. The gross density of the attached units shall not exceed eight units per acre. The gross density of the multi-family shall not exceed 24 units per acre.