(A) The purpose of these regulations is to provide greater design flexibility in the development of land when consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and intent of the Zoning and Subdivision Control Ordinances. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) should not be used if the proposed development can be created using established zoning districts and development standards. The intent of a PUD is to promote the lands most appropriate use; to encourage a harmonious and appropriate mixture of uses; to facilitate the adequate and economic provision of streets, utilities, and town services; to preserve the natural, environmental and scenic features of the site; to encourage and provide a mechanism for arranging improvements on sites so as to preserve desirable features; and to mitigate the problems which may be presented by specific site conditions.
(B) It is anticipated that planned unit developments will offer one or more of the following advantages:
(1) Implement the guiding principles and land use policies of the Comprehensive Plan; specifically reflect the policies specific to the neighborhood or zoning ordinances in which the planned unit development is to be located;
(2) Buffer land uses proposed for the planned unit development so as to minimize any adverse impact which new development may have on surrounding properties;
(3) Enhance the appearance of neighborhoods by conserving areas of natural beauty, and natural green spaces;
(4) Counteract urban monotony and congestion on streets;
(5) Promote architecture that is compatible with the surroundings;
(6) Promote and protect the environmental integrity of the site and its surroundings and provide suitable design responses to the specific environmental constraints of the site and surrounding area; and
(7) Provide a public benefit without deviation from the standards of the established zoning ordinances;
(8) Specify uses or a range of uses permitted in the planned unit development zoning districts;
(9) Specify any limitation applicable to the planned unit development zoning district; and
(10) Meet the requirements of I.C. 36-7-4-1500 et seq.
(Ord. 03-05, § 860-10, passed 5-27-2003; Am. Ord. 2012-09, passed 5-29-2012)