The purpose of the regulations, standards, and criteria contained in this article is to provide an alternate zoning procedure under which land can be developed or redeveloped with innovation, imagination, and creative architectural and site design when sufficiently justified under the provisions of this article. The objective of the planned development is to encourage a higher level of design and amenity than is possible to achieve under otherwise applicable zoning regulations. The end result can be a product which fulfills the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and planning policies of the village while departing from the strict application of the use and bulk regulations as detailed in Article 16-3 of the UDO. The planned development is intended to permit and encourage such flexibility and to accomplish the following purposes:
(A) To stimulate creative approaches to the commercial, residential, and mixed-use development of land.
(B) To provide more efficient use of land.
(C) To preserve natural features and provide open space areas and recreation areas in excess of that required under conventional zoning regulations.
(D) To develop new approaches to the living environment through variety in type, design and layout of buildings, transportation systems, and public facilities.
(E) To unify buildings, structures, and site amenities through design.
(F) To promote long-term planning pursuant to the Village of Carol Stream Comprehensive Plan, which will allow harmonious and compatible land uses or combination of uses with surrounding areas.
(Ord. 2021-05-15, passed 5-3-2021)