A PRD shall be approved by the Planning Commission as a conditional use. In addition to the general review criteria for conditional uses set forth in Chapter 1151, the Planning Commission shall review a proposed PRD giving particular consideration to the following:
(a) Uses within the proposed PRD shall be located so as to reduce any adverse influences and to protect the residential character of areas both within and adjacent to the PRD;
(b) Diversity and originality in lot layout and individual building design shall be encouraged to achieve the best possible relationship between development and the land;
(c) Significant buffer zones with adequate landscaping shall be provided between single-family dwellings and multiple-family dwellings;
(d) Roadway systems, service areas, parking areas, entrances, exits, and pedestrian walkways within the PRD shall be so designed as to have access to public, primary and secondary streets without creating traffic hazards or congestion;
(e) The layout of parking areas, service areas, entrances, exits, yards, courts, landscaping, signs, lighting, noise or other adverse influences shall be designed and located to protect the residential character within and adjacent to the PRD;
(f) All utilities shall be located underground. Stormwater must address requirements of Chapter 1335, Stormwater Management.
(Ord. 025-2023. Passed 6-5-23.)