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Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Creation/Modification

What is a Planned Unit Development?

An application for the creation/modification of a Planned Unit Development is required when a property owner proposes to rezone his or her property to Planned Unit Development or seeks to amend the language or requirements of a Master Development Plan for an existing Planned Unit Development. The establishment of Planned Unit Development (PUD) districts are for specialized purposes where tracts are in a suitable location, area and character for the uses and structures proposed to be planned and developed in a unified manner. Suitability of such tracts for the plans and development proposed for the PUD district shall be determined primarily by reference to the existing and prospective character of surrounding development and the City's Comprehensive Plan. Within PUD districts, regulations adapted to such unified planning and development are intended to accomplish the purposes of zoning and other applicable regulations to the same degree as in districts in which regulations are intended to control development on a lot-by-lot rather than unified basis. PUDs are further intended to promote the economical and efficient use of land, an improved level of amenities, appropriate and harmonious variety in physical development, creative design, and a better environment.

Application Deadline

Monday prior to the 2nd Wednesday of the month by 5 p.m.

Planning Commission Public Hearings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. See Planning Commission Public Hearing Schedule

Applicant Responsibilities

1. Mandatory pre-application meeting with Planning Department, required prior to application submittal
2. A complete PUD creation/modification application form.
   The original and two (2) copies of the complete PUD application application, with ORIGINAL SIGNATURES ON ONE COPY, including all required development information.
3. Legal Description and common street address of the property (pg. 3)
4. Payment of Filing Fee
5. Master Development Plan (pg.11-13)
6. Special Power of Attorney, if applicable (pg.14)
7. Statement of Ownership (pg.1)
8. Adjacent Property Owners list of names and addresses (pg.16)
   Stamped #10 (4 1/8" x 9½") envelopes with the name and mailing address of each adjacent property owner printed legibly.
9. Title Report – not more than 6 months old from the submittal date
10. Post a sign (supplied by the Planning Department) two Wednesdays prior to the Planning Commission Public Hearing),
    Sign fee is $25 for first sign and $20 for each additional sign.
11. Advertising Fees will be billed separately. The average advertising cost is $ 100 for the Planning Commission Public Hearing and the average is between $ 400 to $ 1,000 for the City Council meeting. The project will require a minimum of four ( 4 ) advertisements. Any additional advertising costs incurred due to continuances or revised proffer statements will also be the responsibility of the applicant. Planning Commission advertisement fees will be billed by the City of Chesapeake. City Council advertisement fees will be billed by the Virginia Pilot.
12. Site Plan & Maps
    Zoning Map - reduced to 8½” x 11” paper.
    Map of the property - reduced to 8½” x 11” paper.
    Vicinity Map - reduced to 8½” x 11” paper.  
    Master Development Plan
13. PUD Development Criteria – in narrative format (page 11)
14. Environmental Site Assessment, Phase I 
    Four (4) copies and $1,600 supplemental review fee, when applicable.

Required Forms & Instructions

PUD Application (18 page, print only PDF)

PUD Application Instructions (6 page, PDF)