Article 10-1003-PUD Planned UNIT Development
SECTION 1003 PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
1003.01 INTENT: The Planned Unit Development District (PUD) is an overlay district intended
to permit flexibility in the regulation of land development and to encourage innovation in land use
and variety in design, layout, and type of structures constructed by reasonable modification of the
standards contained elsewhere in this Ordinance; to achieve economy and efficiency in the use of
land, natural resources, and energy and the provision of public services and utilities; to encourage
the preservation and provision of useful open space; and to provide improved housing,
employment, or shopping opportunities particularly suited to the needs of an area.
These provisions are also established to ensure the land uses or activities proposed through a
planned unit development are compatible with adjacent land uses and the capacities of public
services and utilities affected by such planned unit development, and to ensure the approval of
such planned unit development is consistent with the public health, safety, and general welfare of
the city and is in accordance with the current Comprehensive Plan.
(1) The PUD District may be appended to any Residential, Office, Commercial or Industrial
Districts, or public land uses.
1003.02 PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES AND STRUCTURES OF THE PARENT DISTRICT:
Uses and structures permitted under the provisions of the regulations of the Parent District of which
this district is made a part shall be permitted.
1003.03 PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES OF THE PARENT
DISTRICT: Accessory uses and structures permitted under the provisions of the regulations of
the Parent District and those normally appurtenant to the uses and structures permitted as
exceptions shall be permitted.
1003.04 EXCEPTIONS OF THE PARENT DISTRICT: Exceptions permitted under the
provisions of the regulations of the Parent District of which this district is made a part shall be
permitted.
1003.05 SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR GRANTING EXCEPTIONS:
Notwithstanding the requirements of Article 14 of this Ordinance, the following regulations shall
supplement the Special Conditions and/or Conditions for Granting Exceptions which are provided
in the Parent District of which this district is made a part. These regulations shall supersede those
of the Parent District where there is a conflict among regulations.
(1) PUD-1 (General PUD) and PUD-2 (Specific PUD) Districts: To permit maximum
applicability of the PUD District, PUD-1 (General PUD) and PUD-2 (Specific PUD)
Districts are hereby created.
(A) The PUD-1 (General PUD) District is intended to accommodate large,
comprehensively planned developments that are likely to develop over a relatively long
period of time. The PUD-1 creates special guidelines and regulations to ensure that
development over time conforms to an established master plan.
City of Blair Zoning Regulations Article 10, Section 1003, page 1
(i) A PUD-1 application may be submitted at the same time as a final plat for those
projects that require platting.
(B) The PUD-2 (Specific PUD) District is intended to accommodate projects for which the
specific design of individual buildings and elements may be determined. Several PUD-
2 Districts may be incorporated into a single larger PUD-1 District, provided that such
projects are consistent with the overall design and development standards of the PUD-
1 District.
1003.05.1 PUD-1 (GENERAL PUD) DISTRICT APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
(1) Minimum Area of Tract: The minimum area of a tract of land of a PUD-1 District shall be:
(A) Residential Parent District – three acres.
(B) Commercial or Office Parent District – two acres.
(C) Industrial Parent District – eight acres.
(2) PUD-1 Applications. The PUD-1 application shall include a written development plan
establishing the development regulations for the district, describe how the district is
consistent with the existing Comprehensive Plan, and describe how the district is compatible
with adjacent land uses. The application / development plan shall include, at a minimum, the
information required in the PUD District Application Requirements Table in Section 1003-
14.
(A) PUD-1 Applications shall follow the same public notice requirements as required for a
Rezoning Application.
(B) If a PUD-1 Application is submitted at the same time as a final plat application, any
PUD-1 Application Requirements shown on the final plat drawing need only be
referenced in the text of the development plan, since these map components are already
shown on the final plat drawing.
(3) City Staff shall review and comment on the PUD-1 Application and shall provide the
applicant with written comments within 15 working days of submission of the application.
Once the written comments are satisfied, the application will be placed on the agenda for the
next Planning Commission meeting.
(4) The Planning Commission and City Council, after proper notice, shall hold a public hearing
and act upon each PUD-1 District application. The Planning Commission and City Council
may impose reasonable conditions, as deemed necessary, to ensure that a PUD shall be
compatible with adjacent land uses, will not overburden public services and facilities, and
will not be detrimental to public health, safety and welfare. Proper notice shall mean the
same notice established for any other zoning amendment.
(5) In their respective reviews of the PUD-1 application, the Planning Commission and City
Council shall base their decisions on findings of fact as presented in the application /
development plan and the public hearings.
City of Blair Zoning Regulations Article 10, Section 1003, page 2
(6) The applicant may further be asked to furnish other information, such as typical building
floor plans, building elevations to show the general architectural character of the buildings,
some indications as to size and type of landscape plant materials, pavements, and other major
site improvements.
The applicant may be asked to submit the tentative financial plan and description of the
intended means of financing any proposed common areas or common improvements, and
statements covering ownership and maintenance of common easements or other common
areas, such as open space or recreational facilities.
1003.05.2 CITY-INITIATED PUD-1 (GENERAL PUD) DISTRICT APPLICATION
PROCEDURES:
(1) In some situations, the City may initiate rezoning of an area to a PUD-1 District without
submission of a detailed development plan. This action establishes the land uses permitted
in an area consistent with the Comprehensive Plan but requires subsequent approval of
specific projects through the normal PUD-1 or PUD-2 submission or approval procedures.
(2) PUD-1 City Initiated Applications. The PUD-1 application shall include, at a minimum, the
following information:
(A) A statement describing the special characteristics of the district and the reason for its
creation.
(B) A map indicating the boundaries of the proposed district.
(C) A generalized development plan for the proposed district, including:
(i) A land use component, identifying proposed uses and the extent and location of
each use.
(ii) A transportation component, identifying any vehicular, pedestrian, or trail system
transportation improvements necessary for development of the area.
(iii) A utility services component, identifying any utility or infrastructure
improvements necessary for development of the area.
(iv) An urban design component, if applicable, describing design frameworks,
building scale and relationships, siting, landscape design, and other guidelines
relating to the specific physical or urban environment of the proposed district.
1003.05.3 PUD-2 (SPECIFIC PUD) DISTRICT APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
(1) Minimum Area of Tract: A PUD-2 District within an existing PUD-1 District may be on a
site of any size. The minimum area of a tract of land of a stand-alone PUD-2 District shall
be:
City of Blair Zoning Regulations Article 10, Section 1003, page 3
(A) Residential Parent District – three acres.
(B) Commercial or Office Parent District – two acres.
(C) Industrial Parent District – eight acres.
(2) PUD-2 Applications. The PUD-2 application shall include a written development plan
establishing the development regulations for the district, describe how the district is
consistent with the existing PUD-1 district (if present) and the existing Comprehensive Plan,
and describe how the district is compatible with adjacent uses of land. The application /
development plan shall include, at a minimum, the information required in the PUD District
Application Requirements Table in Section 1003-14.
(A) PUD-2 Applications shall follow the same public notice requirements as required for a
Rezoning Application.
(B) If a PUD-2 Application is submitted at the same time as a final plat application, PUD-
2 Application Requirements shown on the final plat drawing need only be referenced
in the text of the development plan, since these map components are already shown on
the final plat drawing.
(3) City Staff shall review and comment on the PUD-2 Application and shall provide the
applicant with written comments within 15 working days of submission of the application.
Once the written comments are satisfied, the application will be placed on the agenda for the
next Planning Commission meeting.
(4) The Planning Commission and City Council, after proper notice, shall hold a public hearing
and act upon each PUD-2 District application. Proper notice shall mean the same notice
established for any other zoning amendment.
(A) For PUD-2 applications within an existing PUD-1 District, the review shall be limited
to:
(i) An evaluation of consistency with the land uses, development standards, and
other requirements and regulations of the PUD-1 District.
(ii) Detailed components of the project that were not included in the development
standards previously established under the PUD-1 District.
(B) The Planning Commission and City Council may impose reasonable conditions, as
deemed necessary, to ensure that a PUD shall be compatible with adjacent land uses,
will not overburden public services and facilities, and will not be detrimental to public
health, safety and welfare.
(5) The applicant may further be asked to furnish other information, such as typical building
floor plans, building elevations to show the general architectural character of the buildings,
some indications as to size and type of landscape plant materials, pavements, and other major
site improvements.
The applicant may be asked to submit the tentative financial plan and description of the
intended means of financing any proposed common areas or common improvements, and
City of Blair Zoning Regulations Article 10, Section 1003, page 4
statements covering ownership and maintenance of common easements or other common
areas, such as open space or recreational facilities.
1003.05.4 ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENTS OR TERMINATIONS OF PUD DISTRICTS:
(1) Administrative Amendments to Approved PUD Districts. The Zoning Administrator is
authorized to approve amendments to an approved PUD District, provided that:
(A) A written request is filed with the Zoning Administrator specifying the exact nature of
the proposed amendments.
(B) The amendments are consistent with the provisions of this section.
(C) The amendments do not alter the approved site regulations of the development plan and
does not materially alter other aspects of the plan, including traffic circulation, land
uses or land use intensity, mixture of use types, and physical design.
(2) Any amendment not conforming to these provisions shall be submitted to the Planning
Commission and City Council for action.
(3) Termination of PUD Districts. If within two years following approval by the City Council,
the applicant does not proceed with construction in accordance with the approved
development plan, the Planning Commission shall initiate action to rezone the property to
the original Parent District. A public hearing, as required by law, shall be advertised and held
at which time the applicant shall be given an opportunity to show why construction has been
delayed. Following the hearing, the Planning Commission shall make findings of fact and
shall make a recommendation to the City Council.
1003.06 PROHIBITED USES AND STRUCTURES: All uses and structures not authorized by
an active PUD and prohibited in the Parent District of which this district is made a part shall be
prohibited.
1003.07 MINIMUM LOT REQUIREMENTS: Unless specifically authorized by an active PUD,
the lot requirements of the Parent District of which this district is made a part shall be the minimum
lot requirements.
1003.08 MINIMUM YARD REQUIREMENTS: Unless specifically authorized by an active
PUD, the yard requirements of the Parent District of which this district is made a part shall be the
minimum yard requirements.
1003.085 ADDITIONAL SETBACK REQUIREMENTS – CREEKS/WATER COURSES: In
addition to any other minimum yard requirements, no structure shall be installed or constructed in
violation of Section 1110.5 of this Zoning Ordinance.
1003.09 MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE: Unless specifically authorized by an active PUD, the
lot coverage requirements of the Parent District of which this district is made a part shall be the
maximum lot coverage requirements.
City of Blair Zoning Regulations Article 10, Section 1003, page 5
1003.10 MAXIMUM HEIGHT: Unless specifically authorized by an active PUD, the height
requirements of the Parent District of which this district is made a part shall be the maximum
height requirements.
1003.11 SIGN REGULATIONS: Unless specifically authorized by an active PUD, the sign
regulations of the Parent District of which this district is made a part shall be the minimum
requirements for sign regulations.
1003.12 OFF-STREET PARKING: The off-street parking requirements in section 1111.04 shall
be applicable for each type of land use.
1003.125 DRIVEWAYS: Driveways shall be paved as per Section 204 of the City of Blair Zoning
Regulations.
1003.13 ADOPTION OF A PUD DISTRICT:
(1) The ordinance adopting a PUD District shall include a map detailing the boundaries of the
district.
(2) Each PUD District shall be shown on the zoning map, identified sequentially by year and
order of enactment, i.e. PUD-201801, PUD-201802, etc.
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City of Blair Zoning Regulations Article 10, Section 1003, page 6
1003.14 PUD APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS TABLE
The following table sets forth application requirements for the designation of PUD Districts. The
Zoning Administrator may require additional information necessary for the complete consideration
of the application.
Application Development Plan Requirements PUD-1 PUD-2
XX
Rezoning Application Form.
X X
Map showing location, size, and legal description of site.
2
X X
Map showing existing topography at 2-foot intervals.
2
X X
Map showing location and description of major site features.
2
X X
Grading plan, if grading more than one acre.
2
X X
Map showing land uses and street layouts within 1,000 feet of the site.
X
Map showing land uses, driveways and parking areas within 300 feet of the site.
2
X X
Map showing location of existing and proposed utilities (public and private).
XX
Location and densities / quantities of all land uses.
2
X X
Master site plan, including buildings, parking, open space, and other site features
X
Conceptual use of open/public space with conceptual landscape plan.
Specific site plan, including building(s), parking areas, open/public space, landscape plan,
X
and surrounding building footprints.
2
X X
Minimum lot sizes and lot dimensions.
X X
Building design standards (if desired).
2
X X
Front, rear and side yard setbacks.
2
X X
Minimum separation between buildings on the same lot.
2
X X
Maximum lot coverages.
2
X X
Maximum heights of proposed structures.
2
X X
Sign regulations by use (wall signs, ground signs, center identification signs)
2
X X
Location and design of vehicular, pedestrian or trail system transportation improvements.
2
X / X
Location and design of proposed site lighting / parking lot lighting.
Deed restrictions, covenants, agreements, association bylaws, and other documents
2
X X / X
controlling the use of property.
2
X X
Schedule indicating proposed phasing and scheduling of development.
2
X = Stand-alone PUD-2 Districts only.
City of Blair Zoning Regulations Article 10, Section 1003, page 7
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Modified by Ordinance #2349.
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City of Blair Zoning Regulations Article 10, Section 1003, page 8