(A) The provisions of this subchapter are intended to provide flexibility and creativity in the site planning and development process and to provide requirements and standards for the submission, review and approval of applications for planned unit developments (PUDs).
(B) The purpose and objectives of these PUD regulations include the following:
(1) To encourage the use of land in accordance with its character and adaptability;
(2) To promote the conservation of natural features and resources including prime agricultural land;
(3) To encourage innovation in land use, planning and development;
(4) To promote the enhancement of housing, employment, shopping, traffic circulation and recreational opportunities for the people of the township;
(5) To promote and ensure greater compatibility of design and use between neighboring properties;
(6) To provide for the regulation of legal land uses not otherwise authorized within this chapter; and
(7) To encourage the availability of open space, as a part of the development of residential lands, and to promote the development of passive and recreational land uses.
(C) The provisions of this subchapter are not intended as a device for ignoring this chapter of the planning upon which it has been based. To that end, 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.
(Prior Code, Ch. XV, § 12C.01) (Ord. 2001-1, passed 7-17-2001)