(A) The purposes of these regulations are to provide greater design flexibility in the developments of land when consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, I.C. 36-7-4, 1400 Series, and intent of this chapter.
(B) The use of planned development shall be encouraged when the use of those regulations:
(1) Promotes a harmonious variety of uses;
(2) Provides for an economy of shared services and facilities;
(3) Are compatible with surrounding areas;
(4) Foster the creation of attractive, healthful, efficient and stable environments for living, shopping or working; and
(5) Provides development which is uniquely sensitive to the surrounding natural environment.
(C) The planned development regulations and procedures may apply to the redevelopment of presently developed lands, or the development of open or vacant lands, and may apply to parcels of relatively small size as well as large-scale developments and their relationship with other surrounding uses and the overall characteristics of the area in which located.
(D) Planned development regulations are intended to encourage innovations in land development techniques so that the growing demands of the community may be met with greater flexibility and variety in type, design and layout of sites and buildings and by the conservation and more efficient use of open spaces and other amenities generally enhancing the quality of life.
(E) Planned development projects should also encourage a more efficient use of land which reflects the changes in the technology of land development so that resulting economies may accrue to the benefit of the community at large.
(F) In furtherance of the purpose and intent of a planned development, the provisions of §§ 156.055 through 156.068 above, inclusive of this chapter shall not be applied, or be applicable, to or in a planned development, except that the planned development shall take into consideration existing and future zoning classifications of surrounding areas.
(Ord. 614, passed 2-22-1999)