(A) The PUD, planned unit development regulations are intended to accommodate development that provides public benefits but that may be difficult if not impossible to carry out under otherwise applicable zoning and subdivision regulations.
(B) Examples of the types of developments that are appropriate for approval through the PUD regulations include the following:
(1) Enhanced protection of natural resource areas. Developments that offer enhanced protection of natural resources and sensitive environmental features, including streams, water bodies, floodplains, wetlands, woodlands, wildlife habitats and native plant communities.
(2) Traditional urban development. Developments characterized by lot configurations, street patterns, streetscapes, and neighborhood amenities commonly found in neighborhoods platted or otherwise created before the 1950s.
(3) Mixed-use development. Developments that contain a complementary mix of residential and nonresidential uses.
(4) Sustainability. Developments that incorporate sustainable (“green”) building and development practices, as evidenced by attainment of LEED “certified,” “silver,” “gold” or “platinum” status.
(Ord. 2015-08, § 16.01, passed 6-23-2015)