Chapter 11-05
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)

Sections:

Article 1. Planned Unit Development

11-05-010    Intent.

11-05-020    Permitting authority.

11-05-030    Development standards.

11-05-040    Application requirements.

11-05-050    Findings.

Article 1. Planned Unit Development

11-05-010 Intent.

The intent of the planned unit development (PUD) permit is to allow a project that is comprehensively planned by an overall development plan that is characterized by the following:

(A) The regulations of the zone regarding density or intensity of use in which the PUD is located are applied to the total area of the PUD rather than separately to individual lots or building sites.

(B) The right to use and enjoy any privately owned common open areas and recreational facilities provided on the site of the PUD of for-sale units shall be coupled with the several interests of the owners of the dwelling units. Ownership may be of lots, PUD lots or condominiums or combination thereof.

(C) Imaginative planning and design is used to relate the development to the site and the surrounding area by the modification of the requirements of the underlying zone to accommodate the project.

(D) A program that shall include the operation and maintenance of areas and facilities that will be for common use and benefit by some or all of the occupants of the PUD.

11-05-020 Permitting authority.

A PUD may be allowed in any zoning district of the City of San Juan Bautista, provided approval with required findings is obtained as provided herein by the City Council upon recommendation by the Planning Commission.

11-05-030 Development standards.

(A) Density. Where residential development is proposed as part of the PUD, the residential portion of the development shall not exceed the density limits established in the General Plan for the zoning district in which the project is located. When calculating the density, the right-of-way of private streets or drives within the interior of the project shall not be included in the total project area for density purposes.

(B) Setback Requirements. Building setbacks or yard requirements may be established that are based on design and the relationships of buildings to each other and to the topography of the area. All structures shall be set back from the right-of-way of private streets at least ten feet (10′) unless otherwise specified. Those yard setbacks not specified shall be as required by the underlying zoning district.

(C) Lot Coverage. Lot coverage will be dictated by the parking requirements, as stated in Chapter 11-11 SJBMC, Parking, but in no case shall building coverage exceed the coverage requirements of the zoning district.

(D) Parking Requirements. Parking shall be provided as specified in Chapter 11-11 SJBMC.

(E) Storage Space. Storage space to accommodate any equipment such as lawnmowers, rototillers, etc., shall be provided for in PUDs containing five (5) or more units. This storage space shall be at least three hundred seventy (370) cubic feet for each unit and shall be screened from view by a fence, wall or landscaping.

(F) Refuse Areas. Centralized refuse pickup areas may be required for nonresidential units, if deemed necessary.

(G) Common Open Space. Common open space areas shall be provided for all residential PUDs at a ratio of five hundred (500) square feet per dwelling unit. Commonly owned and maintained open space and recreation areas shall be readily accessible to all dwelling units.

(H) Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping shall be provided as specified in Chapter 11-12 SJBMC. Common open space areas (other than areas used for recreation, paved areas or private yards) shall be landscaped according to a comprehensive landscape plan for the entire development and shall include underground irrigation. The City shall require a financial surety for the maintenance of commonly owned landscaped areas.

11-05-040 Application requirements.

(A) An application for a PUD shall be submitted on a form established by the City Manager or designee and include all information requested by the City.

(B) Upon submittal of a complete application, the project shall be scheduled for Planning Commission review and recommendation to City Council for consideration of final approval.

11-05-050 Findings.

The City Council shall make the following findings upon approval of a PUD permit:

(A) That the project is consistent with the required density for the zoning district;

(B) That the use is necessary or desirable in relation to the purposes and intent of the San Juan Bautista General Plan, this Title, and the economic, social and environmental status of the City;

(C) That the use will be properly related to other uses, transportation facilities, and other public facilities in the area, and will not cause undue environmental impacts relating to noise, odor, pollution, etc.; and

(D) That the use will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons living or working in the vicinity, or be materially detrimental to the public welfare of the City and its residents.

Legislative History: Ord. 2007-03 (2/20/07).