The planned development overlay zone (OPD) is established to permit flexibility in the use and design of structures and land in situations where conventional development may be inappropriate and where modification to requirements of the underlying zone will not be contrary to the intent and purpose of this title, inconsistent with the comprehensive plan, as amended, or harmful to the surrounding neighborhood. The OPD zone is intended to:
A. Provide flexibility in the design, placement and clustering of buildings; mixture of land uses; use of open space; traffic circulation and parking; and related site and design considerations;
B. Encourage the preservation and best use of existing landscape features through development that is sensitive to the natural features of the surrounding area;
C. Promote efficient land use with smaller utility and street networks while maintaining pedestrian oriented street frontages;
D. Encourage and preserve opportunities for energy efficient development;
E. Promote an attractive and safe living environment compatible with surrounding residential developments;
F. Provide an alternative method for redeveloping older residential areas; and
G. Encourage infill development. (Ord. 05-4186, 12-15-2005)