(A) It is the intent of this chapter to encourage a unified design for housing, commercial, office, institutional and industrial areas and facilities, or combinations thereof, and, to provide for integrated developments having harmony of design and a variety of functions.
(B) This chapter is to provide greater flexibility in the design of buildings, yards, courts and circulation, than would otherwise be possible through the strict application of the general zoning district regulations, and to produce:
(1) A maximum choice in the types of environment and living units available to the public;
(2) Open space and recreation areas;
(3) A pattern of development which preserves trees, outstanding natural topography and geologic features, and prevents soil erosion;
(4) A creative approach to the use of land and related physical development;
(5) An efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets and thereby lowering housing costs;
(6) An environment of stable character in harmony with the surrounding development; and
(7) A more desirable environment than would be possible through the strict application of other zoning district regulations.
(C) This chapter is designed to provide for small and large scale real estate developments incorporating a single type or a variety of residential, commercial, industrial properties which are planned and developed as a single unit. Such development may consist of individual lots or it may have common building sites. Common land and preservation of open space should be essential and major elements of the plan which is related to, and affects, the long term value of the homes and other development. A planned unit development shall be a separate entity with a distinct character in harmony with surrounding development.
(Ord. 364, passed 3-13-2017)