(A) Variety. Within a comprehensive site design concept, a mixture of land uses, housing types, and densities may be allowed.
(B) Sensitivity. Through the departure from the strict application of required setbacks, yard areas, lot sizes, minimum house sizes, minimum requirements, and other performance standards associated with traditional zoning, planned unit development can maximize the development potential of land while remaining sensitive to its unique and valuable natural characteristics.
(C) Efficiency. The consolidation for recreation and reductions in street lengths and other utility-related expenses may be achieved.
(D) Density transfer. The project density may be clustered, basing density on number of units per acre versus specific lot dimensions.
(E) District integration. The combination of uses which are allowed in separate zoning districts, such as:
(1) Mixed residential allows both densities and unit types to be varied within the project;
(2) Mixed residential with increased density acknowledges the greater sensitivity of PUD projects; regulation provides density on the property if a PUD is utilized; and
(3) Mixed land uses with the integration of compatible land uses within the project may be allowed in a planned unit development.
(1997 Code, § 25.12) (Ord. passed 11-14-1994; Am. Ord. passed 2-25-2002)