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Some cities define each t>pe of PUD district (residential, commercial, industrial) separately and some group all under one ordinance. Orono would have separate ordinances for each use. Orono ’s Municipal Code does not have sections that stand alone that define standards for items such as landscaping and screening. The RPUD district has listed standards within the district for these items. The proposed CPUD ordinance has also used the standards that are listed and defined within the B-6 district and generally follows those as established for larger scale commercial developments. Summary of Proposed CPUD Standards (A full copy of the proposed ordinance is attached as Exhibit A) The proposed ordinance lists the following as general standards for all developments that would request a rezoning to CPUD. Please note the follow ing are suggested standards that can be amended if the Planning Commission recommends such. 1 . A CPUD can only be considered for properties guided for commercial use by the Comprehensive Plan. 2. CPUD could not be used for properties within the B-2 district. The B-2 district is established for marinas. 3. Properties arc subject to the hardcover requirements as regulated in the Shorcland Ordiance. 4. Individual setbacks would vary depending on the type of development proposed on an individual property, current development patterns of surrounding properties, and the general use associated with the CPUD. The setbacks can be established by the City. This relates to the general “fle.xibility ” the CPUD can allow. However, the ordina nce is written where in no case can a building w ithin a CPUD be located closer than 35 feet to a residentiallv zoned property. 5. I'hc building height limit of the underlying zoning district shall apply. 6. Outside storage shall not be pcmiitted within a CPUD district. 7. More than one building may be placed on one platted or recorded lot in a CPUD site. 8. Signs shall be restricted to those which are permitted as part of a general sign plan approved by the city and shall be regulated witliin the CPUD approval. Any changes to signs not permitted with the CPUD shall require an amendment to the CPUD approval. 9. The City may require a traffic analysis to be prepared by a registered traffic engineer approved by the City to assess potential traffic impacts on local streets. If impacts on service levels of roadway s and intersections are anticipated, the project w ill be approved only contingent upon a traffic management plan that adequately mitigates those impacts. 10. All CPUD developments shall be subject to the general perfonnance standards for lighting per the Zoning Chapter. 11 . Pedestrian access shall be provided to the trail sy stem by means of a public trail constructed at the developer’s e.xpense. Where public rights-of-way are available, at the City’s discretion the trail may utilize the public right-of-way. Trail and sidewalk widths shall be determined by the City to accommodate existing trail.^sidewalk systems and/or by anticipated useage. 12. It is not the intent of the City to restrict design freedom when reviewing project architecture in connection w ith a site and building plan. However, it is in the best interest of the City to promote high standards of architectural design and compatibility with surrounding structures and neighborhoods. »02-2764 Commercial Planned Unit Development Ordinance Page 2 of 3