In addition to the general purpose of this subchapter, the purpose of these provisions is to establish standards and procedures for planned unit developments and is included in the Zoning and Subdivision Codes in order to achieve the following purposes:
(A) Encourage more creative design and development of land.
(B) Promote variety in the physical development pattern of the city.
(C) Provide flexibility in the development of land and in the design of structures located on the land, and permit planned diversification in the location of such structures that might not otherwise be achieved due to the strict applications of the Zoning Code.
(D) Diversification in the uses permitted and variation in the relationship of uses, structures, open spaces and heights of structures in developments conceived as cohesive unified projects.
(E) Provide for functional, aesthetic and beneficial uses of open areas. Preservation of natural features of the city. Preserving natural vegetation areas, topography and geologic features by using a creative and efficient use of land.
(F) Provide means for greater creativity and flexibility in environmental design than is provided under strict application of the requirements of other zoning districts, while at the same time preserving the health, safety, order, convenience, prosperity and general welfare of the city and its residents.
(G) Allow flexibility in development of land as necessary to meet changes in technology and demand what will be in the best interest of and consistent with the general intent of the comprehensive guide plan of the city.
(H) Provide for the more efficient allocation and maintenance by private initiative of useable open space to all residential and commercial areas and to allow the most efficient use of public facilities and land in keeping with the best interests of the city.
(I) To provide and allow for the development of property as condominiums amongst other types of appropriate development.
(Ord. 1959, passed 5-22-2006)