The Planned Unit Development (PUD) District is offered as an option to the requirements of the standard zoning districts in order to provide:
(a) A maximum choice of living or working environments by allowing a variety of housing and building types, lot dimensions, yards, building setbacks, and area requirements;
(b) A useful and suitably located pattern of open space and recreation areas;
(c) Convenience in the location of commercial and industrial areas;
(d) Accommodation of a mixture of residential and nonresidential land uses which is not available through the standard zoning districts and which is designed to complement existing and proposed development;
(e) A development pattern which preserves and utilizes natural topography and geological features, unique natural features, trees and other vegetation, and avoids the disruption of natural drainage patterns;
(f) More efficient use of land and utilities than generally achieved through conventional development; and
(g) A development pattern in harmony with the land use density, transportation, and community facilities objectives of the comprehensive plan.
(Ord. 74-98. Passed 10-19-98.)