A. Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to establish clear development standards that will achieve the city of Eagle's vision for development as presented in the Eagle comprehensive plan. The standards will be designed to create livable communities that provide exemplary open spaces and recreational opportunities, that encourage a diversification of housing types, styles and living options for a wide range of income levels and lifestyles, and thereby enhance the living experience within the city of Eagle.
B. Goals: To provide guidance and establish expectations for development within the city of Eagle. The PUD provides clear standards and options for development within the city including lot sizing, open space and the diversification of housing types.
C. Objective: To guide land development and construction through the planned unit development (PUD) to achieve the following:
1. A maximum choice of living environments by allowing a variety of housing and building types, lot dimensions, yards, building setbacks and area requirements;
2. A more useful pattern of open space and recreation areas and, if permitted as part of the project, more convenience in the location of accessory commercial uses, office uses and services;
3. A development pattern which preserves and utilizes natural topography and geologic features, scenic vistas, trees and other vegetation, and prevents the disruption of natural drainage patterns;
4. A more efficient use of land than is generally achieved through conventional development resulting in substantial savings through shorter utilities and streets; and
5. A development pattern in harmony with the objective for land use density, transportation and community facilities as presented in the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 566, 5-15-2007)