(A) Purposes of PUD. The purposes of the Planned Unit Development are to:
(1) Permit innovative land development while maintaining appropriate limitation of the character and intensity of use and assuring compatibility with adjoining and nearby properties;
(2) Permit flexibility within the development to best utilize the unique physical features of the particular site;
(3) Provide and preserve meaningful open space; and
(4) Achieve a continuity of function and design within the development.
(B) Purposes of PUD provisions. The purpose of this subchapter is to permit such flexibility and provide performance criteria which can result in planned developments which produce:
(1) A maximum choice in the types of environment and living units available to the public;
(2) Open space and recreation areas;
(3) A pattern of development which preserves trees, outstanding topography and geological features and prevents soil erosion;
(4) A creative approach to the use of land and related physical developments;
(5) An effective use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets, and thereby lower housing costs;
(6) An environment of stable character in harmony with surrounding development; and
(7) A more desirable environment than would be possible, through the strict application of other sections of this chapter.
(Ord. 12-16, passed 8-8-12)