04-18-2016 Planning Commission Packet

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Urono, MN (;ode of Ordinances Page 1 of 10 DIVISiON 11.-RPUD RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OISTRICTrn ��: Pc �xnibit o _�,_ C�aas ntfinnn—Plcnned ur�t developmen�f 7&!001 ei seq. Sec.78-621,-Purpose. The purpose of the residential planned unit development(RPUD)district is to provide a district which wfll allow for the fmp{ementatfon of certain residentia!housing goals establlshed in the 2000-2020 Orono Communtty Management Plan{^CMP" or"comprehensive plan").The RPUD district is established to accommodate the densities and types of residentfal development contemplated In the CMP by incorporating the principles of the planned unit developrrzent concept The RPUD distrid will encourage the fol{owing: (1) Fle�cibility in land development and redevelopment in order to utilize new technlques of building design,construction and land devefopment; (2) Provfslon of housing to meet lifecycle,and affordable and moderate cost housing needs; (3) Energy conservadon through the use of more efficisnt building designs and sitings and the clustering of buildings and land uses; (4) Preservation of desirable site characterfstics and open space and protection of sensitive environmental features, including steep slopes,poor solls and trees; (5) High quality of design and deslgn compatible with surrounding land uses,includfng both existing and planned; (6) SensiUve development in transitional areas located between difFerent land uses and along signfflcant corridors within the city;and (7) Development which(s conslstent with the comprehensive plan. (Ord. No.202 2nd series,§'[(1),2-26-2001) Sec.78-622.-Excepdons. Thls section shall not apply to arry residential PUD or PRD whlch has recelved preliminary or final approval by the city council prior to the efiFective date of the orcfinance from which this division is derived,unless such applicatfon is requested by the property owner and approved by the city council. (Ord. Na.202 2nd series,§1(9),2-26-2007) Sec.78-623.-Permitted uses. Within the RPUD district,no structure or land shall be used except for one or more of the following uses: (1} One-famify detached dwellings. {2) Publicy owned parks and playgrounds. (3) Municlpal buildings. (4) Mu{tlfamify attached dwelfings only when conslstent wlthfn the areas of the city designated as urban area in the comprehensive plan. (CotJe 1984,� 10.20(2);Ord.No.202 2nd series 51(2),2-26-2001) State Law reference—State mandated permitted uses,Mfnn.Stat.§462.357,subd.7. Sec.76-624.-Conditional uses, Within the RPUD district,no land or structure shall he used forthe following uses except by condltional use permit: (1) Public servrce sVuctures, Public servfce structures,including but not limiteci to electric transmission lines,buiidings,such as telephone exchange stations,booster or pressure regulating staUons,wells,and plumbing stations,elevated tanks,lift stations and electrical power substaUons, provided no building shall be located within 50 feet from arry lot line of an abutting lot in an R district.Prior to grarrting such permit it shall be found that the architectural design of service structures is campatible to the nelghborhood in which it is to be located and thus will promote the general welfare. Publlc service structures that have been approved by the ctt.y at requfred publlc hearings for public improvement projects shall not require a conditional use permit,but such structures shall be subject to all other apprapriate standards set forth fn this section;amendments to approved plans involving deslgn and/or placement of these stru�tures wlll requlre written notice by the city to all affected propercy awners 14 days prior to the adoption af the amended plans by the councll. Personal wireless services and commercial broadcasting antennas and towers shali not be considered publlc service about:blank 4/14/2016