13-15-4: SITE DEVELOPMENT ALLOWANCES:
Proposed site development characteristics that are not consistent with the zoning regulations otherwise applicable to the property on which a planned development or planned development amendment is proposed, may be approved in accordance with this chapter as part of the ordinance approving the planned development or planned development amendment. The applicant shall specifically identify each site development departure and demonstrate how each departure will be compatible with surrounding development and is not inconsistent with the planned development standards set forth in section 13-15-3 of this chapter. Each departure shall be specifically stated and approved in the ordinance approving the planned development or planned development amendment. Any approved departures from the otherwise applicable zoning regulations shall not be deemed a nonconformity and shall not require a variation. (Ord. G-890, 7-14-2009)