A. The purpose of the planned unit development is to allow diversification in the relationship of various uses and structures to their sites and to permit more flexibility in the use of such sites. The application of planned unit concepts is intended to allow the consolidation of open spaces by clustering dwelling units, in order to avoid environmentally sensitive areas, provide a meaningful and usable open space and to make more efficient use of public facilities. The application of planned unit concepts is intended to ensure substantial compliance with the intent of zoning district regulations and other provisions of this title related to public health, safety and general welfare. It is not intended that this type of development be universally applied, but only when circumstances or natural features and land use make it appropriate and of special benefit to the residents of the development and surrounding area.
B. A "planned unit development" shall mean an integrated design for development of residential, commercial, or industrial uses, or combinations of such uses, in which one or more of the regulations, other than use regulations of the district in which the development is to be situated, is waived or varied to allow flexibility and initiative in site and building design and location, in accordance with an approved plan and imposed general requirements as specified in this chapter. (Ord. 07-43 § 2)