The regulations set forth in this chapter are intended to encourage the use of Planned Residential Developments in order to accomplish the general purpose of this Planning and Zoning Code, as stated in Chapter 1202, and to achieve the following objectives:
(a) To allow creativity, variety, and flexibility in design as necessary to implement the various goals and objectives set forth in this chapter.
(b) To promote economical and efficient use of land through unified development.
(c) To permit the application of modern planning techniques in the development of such residential areas.
(d) To permit the flexible spacing of lots and buildings in order to encourage the conservation of the natural amenities of the site and the provision of readily accessibly recreation areas and green spaces.
(e) To reduce the problems created by intensive development of areas which have excessively high water tables, which are subject to flooding, or which are topographically or otherwise unsuited for urban uses.
(f) To ensure that the proposed Planned Residential Development occurs in a unified manner in accordance with a development plan prepared by the property owner.
It is not the intention of this chapter to allow the creation of small lot subdivisions, and, if the above objectives are not achieved, then the Planning Commission will not approve the Planned Residential Development proposal, in which case the standard zoning prevails.
(Ord. 24-97. Passed 10-14-97.)