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Section 15.05

Application and Review Procedure for Preliminary PUD Site Plan and Final

Adopted July 27, 2026

PUD Site Plan

1. The application process for a PUD involves a three (3) step process including: an optional pre-application workshop; review of a preliminary (conceptual) site plan by both the Planning Commission and Village Council; and review of a final PUD site plan by the Planning Commission. The procedures are described below:
2. An optional pre-application workshop with the Planning Commission may be requested by the applicant to discuss the appropriateness of the PUD concept, solicit feedback, and receive requests for additional materials supporting the proposal. An applicant desiring such a workshop shall request placement on the Planning Commission agenda.
3. The applicant shall prepare and submit to the Village Clerk fifteen (15) copies of a preliminary PUD site plan for a PUD, meeting the requirements of Section 86-265: Preliminary PUD Site Plan Submittal Requirements, at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting at which the Planning Commission shall first review the request; twenty-one (21) days for an applicant who has had a pre-application workshop on the proposal within sixty (60) days of the preliminary PUD site plan submittal. The Village President shall promptly transmit this plan to the members of the Planning Commission.
4. The Planning Commission shall review the preliminary PUD site plan and shall conduct a public hearing in accordance with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Section 125.3503(5). During this review, the Planning Commission may request additional materials supporting the PUD proposal, or recommend modifications or conditions based on the standards of Section 15.06. Standards for Approval of Preliminary PUD Site Plan. The Planning Commission shall then, within sixty (60) days of the submittal, make a recommendation on the preliminary PUD site plan to the Village Council. The applicant shall incorporate these modifications or conditions recommended by Planning Commission prior to the review by the Village Council.
5. Following receipt of the Planning Commission recommendations, the Village Council shall take final action on said plan and petition within ninety (90) days of the date it receives a report from the Planning Commission or such reasonable extension of time as may be necessary for adequate review. A PUD rezoning is discretionary on the part of the Village and the Village Council is not obligated to approve a PUD rezoning request unless, in its opinion, the proposal meets the purpose and requirements of this ordinance.
6. If any conditions are imposed upon the approval of the preliminary PUD site plan by the Village Council, a list of those conditions shall be made part of the approval and shall be reflected in the final PUD site plan.
7. Approval of the preliminary PUD site plan by the Village Council shall confer upon the owner the right to proceed through the subsequent PUD plan review phases for a period not to exceed three (3) years from date of approval. This period may be extended by the Village Council for one (1) additional three (3) year period.
8. The applicant shall submit fifteen (15) copies of detailed final site plans to the Village Clerk, as described in Section 15- 08.: Final PUD Site Plan Submittal Requirements, for all, or any phase of, the approved preliminary PUD site plan at least thirty (30) days prior to the Planning Commission meeting at which the Planning Commission shall first review the request.
9. Upon submission of all required materials and fees, the Planning Commission shall review such and shall approve, deny, or approve with conditions, in accordance with the standards and regulations of this Zoning Ordinance, the final PUD site plan.
10. If the final PUD site plan was approved with conditions, the applicant shall submit a revised site plan to the Village President in accordance with Article 5, Division 1, Section 14.04: Projects Eligible for Sketch Plan Review and Administrative Approval for approval prior to the issuance of any building permits.
11. If the approved preliminary PUD site plan indicated that the proposed development was to occur in phases, final site plan approval may be granted on each phase of the development, provided that each phase contains all the necessary components to insure protection of significant natural, historical, and architectural features, and the health, safety, and welfare of the users of the PUD and the residents of the surrounding area. Subsequent phases shall also follow the process for final PUD site plan outlined in this Article.
12. In the CBD District, the Village Council may, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, approve an overall PUD plan for multiple sites and then require each subsequent developer to follow the process for final PUD site plan outlined in this then require each developer to enter into a separate PUD Agreement for each individual site or series of projects.