§ 4.3. Flexibility on zoning standards.

PUDs may allow subdivision and development design elements not otherwise permitted in article 3 development standards of the I-55 Development Code if specific conditions are met. Specifically, PUDs can allow for deviation from requirements of Article 3 if the following two criteria are addressed in writing at the time of PUD submission:

A.

Elements for flexibility: Flexibility in the PUD subdivision and development design may be granted if the property owner and/or developer is seeking one or more of the following:

1.

Non-standard lot sizes or the use of building envelopes.

2.

Higher density of housing units or floor-to-area ratios for commercial uses.

3.

Reduced rights-of-way and street widths.

4.

Broader range of housing types.

5.

Land use mix, excluding uses that are not permitted in the zoning district.

6.

Zero lot lines and other modifications to minimum or maximum building setbacks.

7.

Building layout: Clustering of buildings in order to protect natural areas and make more efficient use of available land.

B.

Conditions for approval: I-55 Corridor Plan participating governments may approve the planned unit development only if it finds that the development satisfies all of the following standards:

1.

Consistent with the I-55 Corridor Plan: The planned unit development advances I-55 Corridor's goals and requirements, including both area-wide goals/requirements of the I-55 Corridor Plan and the area goals/requirements within the development district where the PUD will be located. These are found in articles 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of the I-55 Development Code.

2.

Consistent with the Land Development/Zoning Requirements of Participating Governments: In areas where a topic is not addressed by the I-55 Corridor Development Code or the I-55 Corridor Development Code refers to the development requirements of the participating government, the planned unit development advances the development goals/requirements of the participating government with jurisdiction over the proposed PUD property.

3.

Protects and unifies natural systems: The planned unit development creates an effective and unified treatment of the development and preservation possibilities on the project site. The development plan must provide for the preservation or creation of unique amenities such as natural streams, stream banks and shore buffers, wooded cover, rough terrain, man-made landforms or landscaping and similar areas.

4.

Integrated with surrounding uses: The planned unit development is planned and developed to harmonize with existing or proposed development in the areas surrounding the project site.

5.

Ensures sustainable design of buildings: The applicant ensures that buildings will be designed and constructed consistent with and according to the design standards adopted by I-55 Corridor Development Code.

6.

Ownership: The tract under consideration is under single ownership or control or a formalized written and legal partnership exists among adjacent land owners.

7.

Minimum size: The tract is at least one acre in size.

8.

Service area: The proposed tract is within I-55 Corridor Plan area.

NOTE: The city will utilize Chapter 1243 (planned unit developments) in conjunction with the provisions of this chapter for review of PUDs within its corporate limits.

(Ord. No. 6016-07-16, 7-19-2016)