(A) The provisions of this subchapter provide enabling authority and standards for the submission, review and approval of applications for planned unit developments. The purpose of this subchapter is to permit flexibility in the regulation of land development; encourage the use of land in accordance with its character and adaptability; encourage innovation in land use and variety in design, layout and type of structures constructed; achieve economy and efficiency in the use of land, natural resources and energy and the provision of public services and utilities; encourage provision of useful open space; provide enhanced employment, housing, shopping and traffic circulation to meet the needs of the residents of the village; encourage the use, reuse and improvement of existing sites and buildings when uniform regulations contained in base zoning districts do not provide adequate protection and safeguards for the site or surrounding area; and bring about a greater compatibility of design and use between neighboring properties.
(B) To that end, the provisions of this subchapter are intended to result in land use development substantially consistent with the underlying zoning, with modifications and departures from generally applicable requirements made in accordance with standards provided in this subchapter to ensure appropriate, fair and consistent decision making.
(Ord. passed 9-27-1999, § 4.8.1)