A. The residential density of a planned unit development district shall be set forth in the ordinance establishing or revising the planned unit development district. The overall average density of the total residential area within any planned unit development district shall not exceed twenty-five (25) dwelling units per acre of residential area.
B. The minimum area for any newly created free-standing planned unit development district is one (1) acre.
C. Except as provided in Section 14-101, the height and area regulations for uses within a planned unit development district are as follows:
(1) No detached single family dwelling shall exceed two and one-half (2 1/2) stories, or twenty-five feet (25') in height.
(2) No attached single or multiple family dwelling shall exceed three and one-half (3 1/2) stories or thirty-five feet (35') in height.
(3) No commercial or industrial use shall exceed five (5) stories or fifty feet (50) in height.
(4) Minimum lot area: No minimum requirements, but shall be specified in the ordinance establishing or revising a planned unit development district.
(5) Minimum lot frontage: No minimum requirements, but shall be specified in the ordinance establishing or revising a planned unit development district.
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(6) Minimum front yard: No minimum requirements, but shall be specified in the ordinance establishing or revising a planned unit development district. Motor fuel pumps shall not be erected less than twenty-five feet (25') from the front property line.
(7) Minimum rear yard: No minimum requirements, but shall be specified in the ordinance establishing or revising a planned unit development district.
(8) Minimum side yard: No minimum requirements, but shall be specified in the ordinance establishing or revising a planned unit development district.
(9) Minimum floor area for each individual residential dwelling:
(a) Studio/efficiency units or one (1) bedroom units – 650 square feet.
(b) Two (2) bedroom units – 800 square feet.
(c) Three (3) bedroom units – 900 square feet.
(d) Four (4) or more bedroom units – 1,000 square feet. (Ord. 1897, eff. 5-14-10) Section 14-76. Standards and design requirements.
(1) General standards for the planned unit development district: The following general standards shall be followed regarding the planning, design, and construction of the planned unit development district (Ord. 1897, eff. 5-14-10):
(a) The planned unit development district shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Trinidad, and with other applicable plans and policies adopted by the City Council.
(b) The planned unit development district shall be designed in such a manner that, wherever possible, it protects the environmental, historical, and cultural assets of the City including considerations of elements such as environmental pollution, streams and storm drainage courses, scenic vistas and viewsheds, and historic preservation.
(c) The planned unit development district's relationship to its immediate surroundings shall be considered in order to avoid or mitigate adverse effects to surrounding development caused by traffic circulation, building height or bulk, lack of screening, or other impacts.
(d) The planned unit development district design and construction plans shall take into account characteristics of soils, slopes, geological hazards, and flood hazards in a manner intended to protect the health, safety, and welfare of potential users of the planned unit development district. These aspects of the plan must be accompanied by a detailed soil engineering, storm drainage and flood report on the suitability of the area for the intended use before a building permit may be issued. The City may waive such reports for previously developed areas.
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(e) Design and construction of the planned unit development district shall include adequate, safe, and convenient arrangements for pedestrian circulation, roadways, driveways, off-street parking, and loading space(s).
(f) Setbacks and lot widths shall be as required by the City Council. In designing their projects, developers must propose setbacks and lot widths that ensure proper ventilation, light, air, adequate access, fire protection, utility service, storm drainage, and snow melt between buildings.
(2) Requirements regarding the site. The following requirements shall be observed regarding the site of the planned unit development district: Planned open spaces within the planned unit development district, including those open spaces being used as public or private recreation sites or open space easements, and common areas shared by multiple owners shall be protected by adequate covenants running with the land, or by conveyances or dedications.
(3) Requirements regarding buffering between residential and nonresidential uses to mitigate potential nuisances: Minimum distances, landscaped bufferyards and/or opaque fencing may be required to minimize the impacts that nonresidential uses may have on residential uses and/or between differing residential densities within the planned unit development district or adjacent to the planned unit development district.
(4) Requirements regarding parks, school sites, and other public areas:
(a) Residential uses located within planned unit development districts shall meet the requirements of Section 14-10, Dedication of Land for Mini-Parks, Neighborhood Parks, Community Parks, District Parks in the Form of Trails, and Regional Open Space; Reservation of Land for Public Uses, as applicable.
(b) The City Council may require additional recreational amenities within the planned unit development district for residents of such a district, and may require that up to ten percent (10%) of the planned unit development district area be set aside for park, playground, open space, school site or other public use, in addition to public streets.
(5) Off-street Parking: The off-street parking regulations contained in Section 14-100 shall govern the provision of off-street parking in a planned unit development district, except that the City Council may require the provision of off-street parking in existing buildings for residential uses.
(6) Circulation: Circulation shall be determined by a review of each planned unit development district. The planned unit development district must have an adequate and engineered internal street circulation system. Public streets must serve all structures and uses within the planned unit development district. However, private roads may be permitted if they meet minimum construction standards, can be used by public safety vehicles for emergency purposes, and provided that each structure or use in the planned unit development district is served by off-street loading spaces or service areas.
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(7) Signs: Unless otherwise approved by the City Council, the sign regulations contained in Division 13 of this Article shall govern signage in a planned unit development district.
(8) The City Council may require additional design requirements as it deems necessary to ensure that the planned unit development district complements or protects the surrounding area and complies with the City‟s Comprehensive Plan.
(9) All uses, whether by right or condition, shall be, at a minimum, regulated by the Industrial Performance Standards as set forth in Section 14-71.
Section 14-77. Procedure.
The following procedure shall be observed when a Planned Unit Development proposal is submitted for consideration (Ord. 1897, eff. 5-14-10):
(1) Pre-application conference: A pre-application conference shall be held with the Planning Director in order for the applicant to become acquainted with planned unit development district procedures and related requirements.
(2) Formal application: An application for approval of a planned unit development district may be filed by a person having an interest in the property to be included in the planned unit development district. The application will be made on a form provided by the City and must include a consent by the owners of all property to be included. The application must be accompanied by a preliminary development plan and a written statement.
(a) Preliminary development plan - The preliminary development plan shall show the major details of the proposed planned unit development prepared at an engineering scale of not less than 1" = 100', and shall be submitted in sufficient detail to evaluate the land, planning, building design, and other features of the planned unit development district. The Plan must contain, insofar as applicable, the following minimum information:
(I) The existing topography of the land at 2 foot (2') contour intervals.
(II) Proposed land uses.
(III) The location of all existing and proposed buildings, structures, and improvements.
(IV) The maximum height of all buildings.
(V) The density and type of dwellings.
(VI) The internal traffic and circulation systems, off-street parking areas, service areas, loading areas, and major points of access to public rights-of-way.
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(VII) The location, height, and size of proposed signs, lighting and advertising devices.
(VIII) A park land proposal, including areas which are to be conveyed, dedicated or reserved as general open space, common park areas, including public parks and recreational areas, and as sites for schools or other public buildings.
(IX) Areas subject to a 100-year flooding cycle.
(X) General plans relating to landscaping.
(XI) The proportion of land to be left in a natural condition as open space, stated in terms of acreage or square footage, as well as the ratio of open space in areas to be developed stated on a square feet per unit basis.
(XII) If required by the City, traffic impact studies, market studies regarding the proposed use(s), and other similar studies prepared by licensed professionals.
(b) Written statement: The written statement to be submitted with the planned unit development application must contain the following information:
(I) A statement of the present ownership and a legal description of all the land included in the planned unit development district;
(II) An explanation of the objectives to be achieved by the planned unit development district, including building descriptions, sketches or elevations as may be required to describe the objectives;
(III) A development schedule indicating the approximate date when construction of the planned unit development district or stages thereof can be expected to begin and be completed;
(IV) A description of snow removal methods or techniques to be utilized;
(V) A description of the proposed method of providing ongoing (permanent) maintenance of all commonly-owned or used buildings, facilities, areas, and thoroughfares, and any private roads;
(VI) A written statement by a licensed engineer(s) that shall describe and/or provide evidence of:
(A) The water source with adequate and dependable capacity to service the proposed planned unit development district at ultimate development in accordance with the provisions contained in C.R.S. 29-20-303 through 305;
(B) The proposed method(s) of sewage treatment and the location of plant and outfall;
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(C) The soil, geological, and ground water conditions of the site;
(D) The manner in which storm drainage shall be handled;
(E) Copies of any special agreements, conveyances, restrictions, or covenants, which are to be recorded with the planned unit development district‟s final plat(s), and will govern the use, maintenance, and continued protection of the planned unit development and any of its common areas; and
(F) A list of the owners of abutting properties and properties located within 300 feet (300') of the property lines of the land included in the planned unit, and their addresses from available County records.
(c) The applicant may submit any other information or exhibits he/she deems pertinent that will aid in evaluating his/her proposed planned unit development district.
(d) The City may require additional information or exhibits from the applicant it deems is necessary in its consideration of the planned unit development district application.