(A) Planned Unit Developments. The term Planned Unit Development refers to a type of development which incorporates either a single use or a mixture of uses that are planned and developed as a unit. The Planned Unit Development classification acts as an overlay zone. With this approach, the overall intensity of a development is consistent with the underlying zoning district and the Comprehensive Plan. These Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations provide design flexibility that may be desired, but is not available through the application of the standard Zoning Districts established by this chapter. Such flexibility requires a review process and detailed development plans. In exchange for flexibility, PUDs may be required to provide amenities not otherwise required through traditional zoning techniques. This requirement is designed to offset the impact of changes in development standards allowed through these provisions such as mixed land uses, increased open space and reduced setbacks. Because of the complex nature of Planned Unit Developments, specific procedures, standards, fees and exceptions are hereby established to govern PUDs.
(B) Purpose. The purpose of these Planned Unit Development regulations is to encourage and allow more creative and imaginative design for land developments than is possible under the more conventional zoning regulations of this chapter. The Planned Unit Development designation also provides for a more efficient use of land and thus results in more economical physical development.
(C) Intent. The Planned Unit Development method is intended to:
(1) Promote a creative approach to the use of land and related physical facilities that results in better design and development;
(2) Combine and coordinate architectural styles, building forms and building relationships with a possible mixing of different urban uses in an innovative design;
(3) Promote flexibility in design and permit planned diversification in the location of structures;
(4) Promote an efficient use of land to facilitate a more economic arrangement of buildings, circulation systems, land uses and utilities, and the conservation of energy;
(5) Preserve to the greatest extent possible the existing landscape features and amenities, and to utilize such features in a harmonious fashion;
(6) Create a method for the permanent preservation of common open space for the continued use and enjoyment of the residents of the development;
(7) Provide for more usable and suitably located recreation facilities, schools, and other public and private facilities;
(8) Allow development, under a specifically approved design concept and site plan, which otherwise may not be permitted by the Zoning Ordinance.
(D) Size & Location. The site of a PUD must be at least two acres in area and of reasonable dimensions to allow a practical arrangement of improvements, open spaces and land uses. A PUD shall front on an arterial or collector roadway as defined in the City's Comprehensive Plan. Under no circumstances shall a single PUD lie on two sides of an existing public street or alley.
(E) Ownership. The site of a PUD must be under single ownership and/or unified control prior to application for a PUD approval.
(F) Permitted Uses. The particular uses included in a proposed PUD are subject to the review and approval procedures specified herein, and shall not be deemed to be permitted by right. All uses permitted in the PUD may be mixed. The mixture of uses must be arranged in such a way as to ensure compatibility among uses.
(1) Residential PUDs may include any use permitted by right or as a special use as a principal or accessory use within any Residential Zoning Districts. A maximum of 10% of the gross site area of a residential PUD may be devoted to commercial uses permitted by right or as a special use in the B-1 Neighborhood Business District, including the required parking and any other accessory uses.
(2) Commercial PUDs may include any use permitted by right or as a special use as a principal or accessory use within any Business or Professional Zoning Districts.
(3) Industrial PUDs may include any use permitted by right or as a special use as a principal or accessory use in the Industrial Zoning Districts.
(Ord. 8612, passed 12-2-08)