Location. PDAs are permitted in every land use classification within the Town.

Permitted land use activities. All residential land uses are permitted in a PDA and any nonresidential land uses, or a mix of residential and nonresidential land uses, will be permitted if the developer can demonstrate that such uses will promote the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, will contribute to the quality of the proposed development for the area, and will lead to the direct or indirect enhancement of the surrounding neighborhood in terms of open space, safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic movement, parking, maintenance costs, landscaping, preservation of natural features and an improved living environment.

An applicant wishing approval for a Planned Development Area shall submit a request to the Planning Board, with a copy to the Town Board, in the form of a preliminary proposal which shall include:

A sketch plan showing items specified in § 270-27E(2).

A narrative explanation of the character and purpose of the planned development, including the type and density of any development proposed, the water supply and sewage disposal systems proposed, a general statement of proposed financing and an indication of the expected timetable for development, and a statement responding to § 270-32B of this chapter.

A completed full environmental assessment form, Part 1 (6 NYCRR 617.20, Appendix A).

After such conference, if the applicant wishes to proceed with planned development, a written statement of intent to comply with the conditions and specifications, as established, shall be submitted to the Planning Board. Within five business days of the submission of such written statement the applicant shall notify landowners within 600 feet of the boundaries of the property that a PDA has been submitted for consideration and that the PDA documents are available for review in the Planning and Code Enforcement Office. Such applicant shall provide proof of delivery of such notification to the Planning Board.