(a) Purpose. The purpose of the Planned Residential Development Overlay District (PRD) and associated regulations is to encourage and accommodate unique, well-designed, unified residential developments that utilize flexible site planning concepts that are consistent with the City's development and planning policies and which would not otherwise be achievable in a standard residential district pursuant to this Zoning Code.
(b) Objectives. The intent of a PRD is to achieve the following objectives, which may not be achievable if the standard development requirements are followed:
(1) To provide opportunities for more flexible and compact development that preserves significant open space for passive recreation and scenic purposes; offers passive open space and recreational opportunities for the residents within the project; encourages preservation of environmentally sensitive sites, including wetland and unique habitats; and discourages development that is incompatible with adjacent sites and uses.
(2) To foster a variety housing types and styles and opportunities for housing which is affordable to the City's residents.
(3) To minimize travel distances and energy consumption by encouraging alternatives to motor vehicle travel (i.e. bicycle and pedestrian paths) and integrating existing neighborhoods and community facilities with newly developing areas; and
(4) To encourage development that minimizes roadway lengths to reduce maintenance and snow plowing; clusters uses to minimize the length of water, sewer and other utility lines; and minimizes impervious surfaces and maximize natural stormwater detention and percolation.
(Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)