(a) Residential Design Standards.
(1) Residential uses shall be permitted with the following maximum densities, based upon the zoning district in which the property is situated immediately prior to classification under this article. Land area under water, public road rights-of-way and private road easements shall not be included in the gross density calculation.
Maximum Density Permitted
District Dwelling units/Gross Acres
R-2 3.5
R-1 4.0
R-T 8.0
R-M 9.0
O-1 9.0
CBD 9.0
B-1 9.0
B-2 9.0
I-1 9.0
I-2 9.0
(2) Where a planned unit development (PUD) contains both residential and non-residential land uses, residential density shall be calculated on the basis of the area devoted to residential land use only.
(3) Additional density greater than that specified in (a) (1) hereof for residential uses may be allowed in the discretion of the City Council, upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and based upon a demonstration by the applicant of planning and design excellence resulting in a material benefit to the City, adjacent land uses and/or the ultimate users of the project, including, without limitation, innovative design producing significant energy efficiency, pedestrian or vehicular safety, long-term aesthetic beauty, and protection and preservation of natural resources and features.
(b) Nonresidential Design Standards.
(1) Nonresidential uses may be permitted in combination with other nonresidential uses or as part of a common development with residential uses.
(2) Nonresidential uses, including parking and drives, shall be separated and buffered from residential units.
(c) General Design Standards.
(1) All regulations applicable to setbacks, parking and loading, general provisions and other requirements shall be met in relation to each respective land use in the development based upon the zoning district in which the use is listed as a permitted or specially permitted use. In all cases, the strictest provisions shall apply.
Notwithstanding the immediately preceding paragraph, deviations with respect to such regulations may be granted as part of the overall approval of the PUD, provided there are features or elements designed into the project plan for the purpose of achieving the objectives of this article.
(2) To the maximum extent feasible, the development shall be designed so as to preserve natural resources and natural features.
(3) There shall be a perimeter setback and berming, for the purpose of buffering the development in relation to surrounding properties. Such perimeter setback shall be established with a dimension from the property line of up to one hundred (100) feet in the discretion of the City Council, upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, taking into consideration the use or uses in and adjacent to the development. The setback distance need not be uniform at all points on the perimeter of the development.
(4) Thoroughfare, drainage and utility design shall meet or exceed the standards otherwise applicable in connection with each of the respective types of uses served.
(5) There shall be underground installation of utilities, including cable, electricity and telephone, as found necessary by the City.
(6) Signage, lighting, landscaping, building architecture and materials, and other features of the project, and shall be designed to achieve an integrated and controlled development, consistent with the character of the community, surrounding development or developments, and natural features of the area.
(7) Where nonresidential uses adjoin residentially zoned property, noise reduction and visual screening mechanisms, such as landscape berms and/or decorative walls, shall be employed.
(8) The City Council, upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, shall resolve all ambiguities as to applicable regulations using the Zoning Ordinance, Master Plan and other City standards or policies as a guide.