§ 1264.04. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

In addition to the standards applicable to each specific type of PUD District and all other standards of this chapter site plans for all PUD Districts shall also meet the standards and conditions as set forth below:

(a)

Stormwater.

(1)

A stormwater management plan shall be submitted along with the final site plan. The plan shall provide information on how stormwater will be managed during and after construction. This plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer.

(2)

The applicant shall enter into a stormwater operations and maintenance agreement to implement the stormwater management plan. This agreement shall be subject to the approval of the City Manager.

(3)

Storm drainage facilities shall be designed to respect the natural drainage pattern of the site. Measures shall be taken to prevent roadway and parking lot oil and gas residues from being discharged to the natural drainage system.

(4)

Vegetation that provides natural drainage along existing and planted drainageways shall be encouraged in a PUD to help eliminate the need for impervious gutters and stormwater detention ponds. Where detention ponds are unavoidable, they shall be designed to be aesthetic in appearance through the use of landscaping and shall not result in a hazard to pedestrians.

(b)

Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be provided along all streets within all PUD zones. The City Council, upon recommendation by the Planning Commission, shall determine if sidewalks shall be required on both sides of the streets in the proposed PUD.

(c)

Public Water and Sanitary Sewer Service. All PUD developments shall extend City water and sewer lines so that the development is adequately serviced by public utility services. The City Engineer shall review all utility plans for recommendation to the City Manager for approval.

(d)

Signage. Signs with a PUD zone shall comply with the regulations for the proposed uses as contained in Chapter 1282. The Planning Commission may recommend approval of modifications to the sign requirements upon finding of all of the following criteria:

(1)

The modifications will not result in traffic or safety hazards.

(2)

The modifications will not result in visual blight.

(3)

The modifications will not be a detriment to the public health, safety or welfare.

The Planning Commission may request a separate signage plan that provides specifics regarding the size; location; and design of any proposed signs.

(e)

Landscaping/Natural Features.

(1)

A separate landscaping plan shall be submitted along with any site plan for development within a PUD zone. The landscape plan shall illustrate the type, size, location and number of plantings proposed. All proposed landscaping should comply with the requirements of Chapter 1285.

(2)

The landscape plan shall show any existing vegetation on the site, and shall indicate which if any of the existing vegetation will be retained on the site. Existing vegetation within landscaping areas or strips shall be preserved if practical in order to maintain existing views, to minimize impervious surface, reduce the use of fertilizers and herbicides, and to encourage the maintenance of natural stormwater drainage patterns.

(3)

Natural features of the property including trees, shrubs, slopes and wetland areas shall be preserved whenever reasonably possible.

(4)

Landscaping shall be provided adjacent to all buildings in order to reduce the visual impact of larger buildings, provide shade, and to improve the general appearance of the building.

(f)

Access and Parking.

(1)

Driveways and on-site roadways shall be designed to minimize traffic congestion within the PUD, and to minimize the amount of paving.

(2)

Off-street parking and loading shall be subject to the regulations of Chapter 1288.

(3)

Parking areas should be placed at the sides and rears of buildings wherever possible, as well as in front of the building, in order to avoid having a single large area for the total number of parking spaces required. Parking areas may be screened by earthen berms and landscaping if the Planning Commission determines it is necessary to protect the visual integrity of the site from adjoining properties or roadways.

(4)

Placement of driveways and service drives shall be subject to review and recommendation by the City Engineer.

(g)

Roads.

(1)

Private roads shall not be permitted in any Planned Unit Development (PUD) unless and until the Planning Commission is satisfied that Private Road meets the following review standards:

a.

The road to be designated private must be existing at the time the PUD is established.

b.

Establishment of the private road will facilitate the economic development of the whole PUD.

c.

The private road must be in compliance with the provisions of the Private Road Ordinance described in the Coopersville Codified Ordinance [Chapter 1030].

d.

A funding structure must be established for the continued maintenance of the road, including snow removal.

(2)

All newly constructed roads within a PUD shall be built to City standards for local roads and shall be dedicated as public roads to the City.

(3)

The County Road Commission shall provide documentation that the proposed name of the road is not duplicated within the County.

(Ord. 349. Passed 1-20-01; Ord. 474, Passed 9-25-17 .)