Planned unit development (PUD) is development of land in which the standard land use regulations may be modified or waived in order to promote beneficial development of an entire tract of land in conformance with an approved planned unit development permit which accentuates usable open space, recreational uses, public amenities, community housing, and harmonious development with surrounding properties and the city at large.
The purpose of the provisions of this chapter shall be to guide a major development of land and construction by encouraging planned unit developments so as to achieve the following:
A. A maximum choice of living environments by allowing a variety of housing and building types and permitting an increased density per acre and a reduction in lot dimensions, yards, building setbacks, and area requirements.
B. A more useful pattern of open space and recreation areas and, if permitted as part of the project, more convenience in the location of neighborhood commercial uses, recreational uses and services.
C. A development pattern which preserves and utilizes natural topography and geologic features, scenic vistas, trees and other vegetation, and prevents the disruption of natural drainage patterns.
D. A more efficient use of land than is generally achieved through conventional development, thus resulting in substantial savings through shorter utilities and streets, while encouraging connectivity.
E. A development pattern in harmony with land use density, multimodal transportation facilities, and community facilities objects of the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 1162, 12-20-2006)