In order to qualify for the Planned Unit Development option, it must be demonstrated that all of the following criteria will be met:
(a) The PUD option may be effectuated only in the R, RM, C, OS and I Districts.
(b) The use of this option shall not be for the sole purpose of avoiding the applicable zoning requirements. Any permission given for any activity or building or use not normally permitted shall result in an improvement to the public health, safety and welfare in the area affected.
(c) The PUD shall not be utilized in situations where the same land use objectives can be accomplished by the application of conventional zoning provisions or standards. Problems or constraints presented by applicable zoning provisions shall be identified in the PUD application.
(d) The Planned Unit Development option may be effectuated only when the proposed land use will not materially add service and facility loads beyond those contemplated in the Comprehensive Plan unless the proponent can demonstrate to the sole satisfaction of the City that such added loads will be accommodated or mitigated by the proponent as part of the Planned Unit Development.
(e) The PUD shall not be allowed solely as a means of increasing density or as a substitute for a variance request; such objectives should be pursued through the normal zoning process by requesting a zoning change or variance.
(f) The Planned Unit Development must meet, as a minimum, two (2) of the following objectives of the City:
(1) To permanently preserve open space or natural features because of their exceptional characteristics or because it can provide a permanent transition or buffer between land uses.
(2) To permanently establish land use patterns which are compatible or which will protect existing or planned uses.
(3) To accept dedication or set aside open space areas in perpetuity.
(4) To provide alternative uses for parcels which can provide transition buffers to residential areas.
(5) To guarantee the provision of a public improvement which could not otherwise be required that would further the public health, safety, or welfare, protect existing or future uses from the impact of a proposed use, or alleviate an existing or potential problem relating to public facilities.
(6) To promote the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
(7) To foster the aesthetic appearance of the City through quality building design and site development; the provision of trees and landscaping beyond minimum requirements; the preservation of unique and/or historic sites or structures; and the provision of open space or other desirable features of a site beyond minimum requirements.
(8) To bring about redevelopment of sites where an orderly change of use or requirements is determined to be desirable.
(Ord. 24-2006. Passed 3-7-06.)