The purpose of the regulations, standards, and criteria contained in this chapter is to provide an alternate zoning procedure under which land can be developed or redeveloped with innovation, imagination, and creative architectural design when sufficiently justified under the provisions of this chapter. The objective of the planned unit development is to encourage a higher level of design and amenity than is possible to achieve under otherwise applicable zoning regulations. The end result can be a product which fulfills the objectives of the city comprehensive plan and the planning policies of the city while departing from the strict application of the use and bulk regulations of the zoning title. The planned unit development is intended to permit and encourage such flexibility and to accomplish the following purposes:
(A) To stimulate creative approaches to non-single-family development of land (i.e. commercial, multifamily residential, commercial/ mixed-use, industrial, institutional, etc.).
(B) To provide more efficient use of land.
(C) To preserve natural features and provide open space areas and recreation areas in excess of that required under existing zoning regulations.
(D) To develop new approaches to the living environment through variety in type, design and layout of buildings, transportation systems, and public facilities.
(E) To unify building and structures through design.
(F) Promotion of long term planning pursuant to the comprehensive plan, which will allow harmonious and compatible land uses or combination of uses with surrounding areas.
(Ord. O-37-15, passed 10-6-15)