06.120 Density Bonus Amenities

A. An applicant for a PC Zone may include one or more of the following amenities in the design of the development and be considered for a density bonus in accordance with this section. Each amenity is followed by a percentage increase in total density for providing the amenity. The maximum density bonus allowed is equal to a 40 percent increase in dwelling units above the base density. If an applicant were to provide all of the density bonus amenities in a planned community, the total would exceed a 40 percent increase in dwelling units. Regardless, the maximum density bonus allowed is equal to a 40 percent increase in dwelling units above the base density. The Planning Commission and City Council shall determine whether the applicant has complied with the necessary requirements for a density bonus as provided in this section. B. The density increases listed represent the maximum allowed. The Planning Commission may recommend, and the City Council is entitled to approve less than the maximum amount listed. 1. Active Recreation. Active Recreational Facilities in addition to required multi-family amenities or master planned trails which are provided for residents of the Planned Community development or the citizens of Lehi City are eligible for a density bonus. Active recreation areas may include swimming pools, sports courts, tennis courts, trails, pedestrian bridges, and other similar amenities. The Planning Commission and City Council may determine the bonus based on the cost of the amenity, its benefit to the residents of the Planned Community, its size, and the number of amenities in the Planned Community. The allowed density bonus for active recreation may be up to ten percent. 2. Common Buildings or Facilities. Developments which contain buildings or facilities in addition to required multi-family amenities that are constructed for use by the residents of the planned community or citizens of the community for meetings, indoor recreation, receptions, classes, or other similar uses are eligible for a density increase up to a maximum amount of ten percent. The Planning Commission and City Council may determine the bonus based on the cost of the building or facility, its benefit to the residents of the Planned Community, or its size. The common buildings or facilities must be constructed prior to 25 percent of the building permits being issued for the overall development. 3. Civic Sites. Developments which set aside and donate property for civic uses including police or fire satellite stations, municipal buildings, public recreation facilities and other public buildings or facilities are eligible for a density increase. The Planning Commission and City Council may determine the bonus based on the cost and size of the property. The allowed density bonus for active recreation may be up to ten percent. 4. Street Beautification. Planned Communities which incorporate detached meandering sidewalks with grass, shrubs, perennial flowers and trees along all streets of the development with provision for maintenance through a homeowners association or other means acceptable to the City are eligible for up to a five percent density increase. 5. Pedestrian and Bicycle Enhancements. Planned Communities which include additional pedestrian and bicycle amenities not typically required as part of the street improvements are eligible for up to a ten percent density increase. Improvements may include, but are not limited to: (a) raised planters; (b) bulb-outs or curb extensions; (c) pedestrian plazas, including a minimum 750 square feet with seating areas and tables; and (d) additional bike lanes and facilities not already required. 6. Entry Monuments. Planned Communities which provide a landscaped entry sign area for residential areas, which landscaping will be maintained by an automatic sprinkling system, are eligible for a two percent density increase per entry sign area. 7. Landscaping. Planned Communities which provide completely landscaped front yards maintained by an automatic sprinkling system for all single family dwellings, and installed by developer at time of construction, including grass or other acceptable ground cover, plus at least three one-gallon shrubs and two shade or evergreen trees of at least a two-inch caliper are eligible for up to a two percent density increase. 8. Open Space in Addition to Ten Percent Minimum. Planned Communities which provide either active or passive open space, as defined in this section, in addition to the ten percent minimum requirement for all residential areas, are eligible for a density increase as indicated. Planned Communities which provide an additional ten to 14 percent open space (20-24 percent total) are eligible for a two percent density increase. Planned Communities which provide an additional 15 to 19 percent open space (25-29 percent total) are eligible for a five percent density increase. Planned Communities which provide more than an additional 20 percent open space (30 percent or greater total) are eligible for a ten percent density increase. All open space areas shall be maintained by the owner of the project if held in single ownership, a homeowners association if sold separately, or dedicated and accepted by the City for maintenance purposes. All open space areas shall include emergency vehicle access. 9. Water Features. Planned Communities which provide water features, exclusive of any features provided as part of an entry sign area, such as fountains, streams, ponds, or other similar features that are used commonly and are highly visible in the planned community are eligible for a two percent density increase for each separate feature. 10. Theme Lighting. Planned Communities which incorporate a lighting theme into the development such as decorative street lights/lamp posts, lighting along walkways or trails, entrance way lighting, and exterior building lighting in addition to the normal street lighting requirements of this chapter are eligible for a two percent density increase. All theme lighting shall be ap- proved by the Lehi City Power Department to ensure proper inventory, quality, and maintainability. 11. Design Features. Architecture that is unique, visionary and timeless as determined by the Planning Commission and City Council may be eligible for up to a five percent density bonus. 12. Connectivity. Layouts that exceed the minimum connectivity index and have reduced block and cul-de-sac lengths from those identified in Section 37.050 may be eligible for up to a ten percent density bonus.