A Planned Residential Development (PRD) may be conditionally permitted in an AA, A, B or MF-1 Residential District in accordance with the standards and regulations set forth in this chapter. These regulations are intended to encourage the use of Planned Residential Developments in order to achieve the following objectives:
(a) To provide density incentives that will encourage new residential development.
(b) To allow creativity, variety and flexibility in design as necessary to implement the various goals and objectives set forth in the City's Strategic Plan and this chapter, including the creation of new developments that are more sustainable and minimize negative impacts to the environment.
(c) To encourage the development of housing types which are not generally found in Cleveland Heights such as cluster housing and townhouse developments.
(d) To promote economical and efficient use of land through unified development.
(e) To permit the application of modern planning techniques in the development of such residential areas.
(f) To ensure that the proposed Planned Residential Development occurs in a unified manner in accordance with a development plan prepared by either the City or the property owner.
(Ord. 20-2012. Passed 5-21-12.)