(A) This subchapter establishes provisions for a Planned Unit Development (PUD).
(B) The purpose of this subchapter is to achieve the objectives enumerated in § 151.002 (the general intent and purpose of the Code) and the following additional objectives:
(1) To provide a regulatory mechanism whereby the village can be assured that upon completion, approved development projects will substantially conform to the plans or models which constituted the basis for the village's issuance of the necessary zoning, subdivision and/or building permit;
(2) To permit development of a variety of mixed uses in proximity to each other in a single comprehensively planned project;
(3) To preserve the natural topography, scenic features, mature trees, wetlands, riparian corridors and historic structures existing on sites proposed for development;
(4) To encourage innovative site layouts and coordinated architectural treatment;
(5) To ensure the provision of useable common open space in planned developments and to spur installation of amenities therein;
(6) To facilitate the installation of standard streets, sewers, utilities and other improvements;
(7) To ensure efficient and effective traffic and pedestrian circulation, both within and adjacent to the development site; and
(8) To create a safe and desirable living environment for residential areas characterized by a unified building and site development program.