A "PDD" must meet the following criteria as a minimum for adoption:
(A) Proposed property uses shall be compatible with adjacent uses or properly buffered to reduce the impact of the planned development through the use of landscaping, fences or walls.
(B) Proposed development will benefit the area and the city through the design and the land uses established.
(C) The development will preserve natural features and pubic amenities that are valuable to the area and to the city where practical.
(D) The development will be more efficient through its design through the use of common access, more suitable for its users, more cohesive in appearance, and have less impact on the surrounding environment than if the development were done in accordance with the underlying zoning.
(E) The development will not increase traffic congestion or storm water drainage to a greater extent than development within the provisions of the underlying zone would.
(F) The development will conform to the applicable policies and plans of the city.
(G) The development will contain such proposed covenants, easements and other provisions relating to the proposed development standards, as reasonably are required for the public health, safety and welfare.
(H) The development shall place all utilities entirely underground.
(I) Residential density shall be approved by the city, but in no case shall it be greater than 15% of that of the underlying district.
(J) (1) The common open space within the development shall not be less than 20% of the gross acreage of the "PDD". Common open space shall be protected by recorded covenants and restrictions to assure that such open space will be permanently preserved and maintained.
(2) Common open space shall include a parcel or parcels of land or water or combination of land and water, together with improvements within the Planned Development District. Common open space may include accessory structures and improvements necessary or desirable with approval of the Planning Commission. Common open space may be active or passive, but shall be available to all residents and their guests in the neighborhood.
(Ord. 2003-51, passed 5-20-03)