The purpose of planned unit developments is to provide certain benefits to the public and to the developer. The installation of public improvements (streets, water, sewer, streetlights, etc.) and two (2) or more of the amenities set forth herein ensure a public benefit. To provide the developer with an incentive to utilize the planned unit development process, the following allowances may be incorporated into the proposal:
(A) A variety of housing types may be included in residential projects, including attached units, detached units, single-family units, multi-family units and multi-ownership units.
(B) The minimum lot size of the zone may be reduced within the density limits of the zone. "Density limits" is defined as the gross area less all unbuildable area divided by the minimum lot size for the zone in which the site is located.
(C) Private streets may be utilized within the project, subject to the standards of title IX, chapter 6, "Subdivision And Development Improvement Requirements", of this code, and the approval of the city. When private streets are so approved, they shall be considered public improvements for the purposes of this chapter.
(D) Setbacks for buildings within the interior of the project may be less than required in the zone. A minimum distance of ten feet (10') shall be maintained between all detached buildings unless greater separation is required by fire or building codes.
(E) The conditions of approval applied to a planned unit development concept plan shall be applied consistently to each subsequent phase and the final development plan unless otherwise agreed to by both the applicant and the council as specified in the development agreement. (Ord. 821, 2-23-2006, eff. 3-16-2006)
(F) Buildings may be clustered to preserve open space. Clustering of dwelling units, commercial, business park and industrial uses are encouraged as long as buffer yards, open space and emergency access are adequately planned. Buffer yards shall be required to separate different uses in order to eliminate or minimize potential interference and nuisances on adjacent properties. The city may require clustering to avoid development in river areas, floodways, foothills, wetlands, or other environmentally sensitive areas, or to preserve tree groves. (Ord. 885, 3-24-2011)
(G) Uses which are not allowed within the zone may be allowed as part of the planned development, as described in this section. (Ord. 821, 2-23-2006, eff. 3-16-2006)