76-500. Detached one-family planned project.


(a) 
Permission. A detached one-family planned project may be allowed in the RM districts.
(b) 
Conditions and requirements. Conditions and requirements shall be as follows:
(1) 
All dwelling units shall observe the following minimum internal yard setbacks:
a. 
Front: 25 feet to the edge of any internal road.
b. 
Side: 15 feet between units.
c. 
Rear: 65 feet (measured from the rear building to the rear of the opposite building). No deck or attached structure shall encroach into this setback.
(2) 
All dwelling units shall observe the following minimum perimeter yard setbacks:
a. 
Front: as required in the applicable RM district (see section 76-335).
b. 
All other perimeter yards: as required in the applicable RM district (see section 76-335).
(3) 
Building height:
a. 
In stories: two.
b. 
In feet: 28.
(4) 
Building floorplans (including attached decks or patios) and architectural elevations for typical units shall be provided. A block-front streetscape plan shall be provided, illustrating the front building elevations for a typical block.
(5) 
A landscaping plan shall be provided, illustrating proposed landscaping improvements for all common areas and typicals for each individual building site.
(6) 
Each unit shall include an attached two-car garage. Side-entry garages shall be provided for at least 25% of the total units.
(7) 
Well-defined and improved common recreation areas shall be provided to meet the anticipated needs of the residents of the development. At a minimum, 400 square feet of developed park space shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
(8) 
Sidewalks shall be provided along the frontage of any abutting public road. An internal pedestrian circulation plan, acceptable to the township, shall also be provided.
(9) 
Detached accessory buildings and perimeter yard fencing are prohibited.
(10) 
All applications for special land use approval under this section shall be accompanied by either a preliminary site condominium subdivision plan meeting the requirements of subsection (k) of section 76-331, or a tentative preliminary plat meeting the requirements of the township subdivision requirements in chapter 58.
(11) 
The following design objectives shall also be observed:
a. 
The design shall incorporate tree preservation or developed park and common open space as an integral part of the development.
b. 
The design shall not result in an appearance of oversized homes on undersized lots.
c. 
Units should be arranged in groups or clusters that provide an interesting arrangement, instead of in rows.
(c) 
Environmental provisions and parking requirements. Environmental provisions and parking requirements shall be as required in articles V and VI of this chapter.
Ord. No. 110, § 13.19, eff. 11-1-1996