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Ordinance for Sections 34-21 and 34-40 Planned Development - Mixed Use District, Page 10 of 25 f. Common Open Space Requirements. Common open space for "PD-R" developments shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Article 5, "Supplementary Regulations," Section 34-57.4. g. Perimeter Buffer Requirements. (1) Where a "PD-R" development proposes residential development along the perimeter of the site, which is higher in density than that of an adjacent residentially zoned property, there shall be a minimum thirty (30) foot wide buffer area. The buffer area shall be kept free of buildings or structures and shall be landscaped or protected by natural features so that all higher-density residential buildings are effectively screened from the abutting lower density residential property. (2) Where a "PD-R" development abuts a commercial or industrial use or district, there shall be a minimum thirty (30) foot wide buffer area. This buffer area shall be permanent and landscaped and/or otherwise provided with screening (i.e.; sight proof fencing) so as to effectively screen the commercial or industrial use from the "PD- R" development. 4. Planned Development-Commercial or Industrial Commercial (PD-C or PD-I). a. Site Coverage. Total site coverage by uses permitted in the "PD-C" or "PD-I" districts shall be seventy (70) percent, except as permitted to be exceeded in accordance with paragraph "b" below. b. Site Coverage Bonus. The plan commission may recommend and the city council may approve an increase in maximum site coverage from seventy (70) percent up to ninety (90) percent. In order to qualify for this bonus, the development plan must demonstrate compliance with four or more ofthe following performance criteria: (1) Incorporate storm drainage detention/retention facilities as a site amenity; K:\WPOFFICEIWPDATAIx-34-2/ and 34-40 textamord.wpd