Some specific purposes to the planned development procedure are: to offer recreational opportunities close to home; to enhance the appearance of neighborhoods by the conservation of streams and local spots of beauty; to add to the sense of spaciousness through the preservation of natural green spaces; to counteract the effects of urban monotony and congestion in the streets; to encourage cooperative relationships between neighbors and participation by all age groups in the use and care of local open space tracts in new residential subdivisions; to promote harmonious architecture between adjacent dwellings or institutional buildings; and to encourage the placement of structures in proper relationship to the natural characteristics of the site.
(Ord. passed 7-9-1985; Ord. passed 5-10-1990; Ord. passed 3-9-1999; Ord. passed 8-10-1999; Ord. passed 3-14-2000; Ord. passed 5-9-2000; Ord. passed 9-9-2003; Ord. passed 9-13-2005; Ord. passed 9-12-2006; Ord. passed 6-29-2021)