(1) The Planned Unit Development (PUD) District is designed to: encourage creativity and innovation in the design of developments; provide for more efficient use of land including the reduction of land area disturbed for utility lines and motor vehicle access; permit special consideration of property with outstanding natural or topographical features; facilitate use of the most appropriate construction techniques in the development of land; and to provide for any individual land use not otherwise specified elsewhere in this ordinance. The PUD District provides flexibility in land use regulations by allowing for the consolidation of the subdivision and zone map change procedures as set forth below. The PUD District encourages imaginative uses of open space, promotes high standards in design and construction, and furthers the purposes of the Comprehensive Plan.
(2) The PUD District is not intended for the development of residential subdivisions or other developments which are provided for as a matter of right within any individual district of this ordinance.
(Ord. 21-97, passed - -1997; Ord. 3-2000, passed - -2000; Ord. 11-2004, passed 6-14-2004)