1151.01 PURPOSE AND APPLICATION.

   (a)   Purpose. In some cases, the standard zoning district regulations do not adequately regulate or enable the range of uses in a single zoning district that are appropriate in the city.

      (1)   The purposes of the PUD regulations are to:

         A.   Provide an opportunity for a mix of land uses otherwise not permitted within the standard municipal zoning district classifications.

         B.   Enable greater review of design characteristics to ensure that the development project is properly integrated into its surroundings and is compatible with adjacent development.

         C.   Assure compatibility between proposed land uses within and around the PUD through appropriate development controls.

         D.   Promote economical and efficient use of land and reduce infrastructure costs through unified development.

         E.   Allow for innovated design

   (b)   Application. The Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations combine the request for zoning with the development plan review process, and when applicable, the subdivision process.

      (1)   Each PUD shall be considered a separate and unique zoning district wherein a preliminary development plan, including associated text depicting the specific development standards, is adopted simultaneously with the amendment of the zoning map.

      (2)   PUDs adopted and established in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the requirements contained herein shall take precedence over any conflicting regulations contained in the Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations.

   (c)   Ownership. All property owners shall be a party to the PUD Application. The PUD shall be binding upon the owners, their successors and assigns and shall limit and control the issuance and validity of all certificates of zoning compliance.

   (d)   Size.

      (1)   Minimum size for a PUD is five (5) acres.

      (2)   The five (5) acres requirement may be waived if the project is considered an infill development.

      (3)   The City Planning Commission shall determine if a development is considered infill.

         A.   General Criteria the planning shall consider when determining infill designation:

            i.    The area is unused or underutilized compared to the surrounding land.

            ii.    Previously or currently has dilapidated or vacant structures.

            iii.    Utilizes existing infrastructure.

            iv.    Previously a brownfield site.

            v.    Other mitigating circumstances.

               (Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)