The purpose of the Planned Development District is to permit comprehensively planned developments approved by City Council and the Planning Commission under more flexible zoning guidelines and site design criteria than permitted in traditional districts.
The suspension of traditional zoning provisions is intended to: encourage creative, high quality site design practices in the development of residential and commercial areas; promote harmony and integration with existing developments; protect adjoining properties from adverse impacts; promote safe and efficient pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular movement; promote efficient layout of infrastructure; and to promote protection or enhancement of natural and historic resources.
In place of enforcing the traditional zoning provisions, City Council and the Planning Commission may exercise control through approval, denial, or amendment of the Development Plan and by requiring standards, design criteria, conditions, and agreements appropriate for the particular site, its surrounds, and for the proposed use or uses. While certain modifications to the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance may be permitted in a Planned Development, careful coordination of the design and review of the proposed platting and improvements is encouraged.
(Ord. 96-82 AC. Passed 9-16-96.)