(A) In recognition of changing trends, techniques and materials in the process of urban development, the City Council and Planning Commission shall provide flexible means to permit development in terms of planned unit developments. A planned unit development shall be considered as a conditional use and may involve mixed development of a single parcel based upon the land uses allowed in the Comprehensive Plan. The PUD shall be reviewed and adjudged in accordance with an integrated design and coordinated physical development which shall provide for and ensure high standards of development. Each application for PUD shall be considered as an individual case and shall be reviewed in terms of its land use, circulation and traffic patterns, population and marketability, construction design and timing. Of greatest concern shall be the PUD's relationship to the general public health, safety, convenience and welfare.
(B) A conditional use to allow PUD construction shall be granted only if:
(1) The PUD is designed to be in harmony with the natural features of the landscape. Steep slopes, wetlands and natural features are to be preserved to the maximum extent possible. No disruption of the natural drainage system shall occur;
(2) Any PUD flexibility granted shall not violate the intent of the subdivision design standards; and
(3) Utility lines such as power transmission and telephone lines shall be placed underground.
(Prior Code, § 12-2-8) (Ord. 259, passed 5-4-2006)