Section 151.23.005 Project Density

A.   The density of any PAD shall not exceed the permitted density of the district within which the PAD is to be located by more than 15 percent. The density for any planned residential project shall not exceed 30 dwelling units per net acre.

B.   In order to encourage a variety of housing types and the provision of lower cost housing, a density bonus of 5 percent may be obtained in any residential development under one of the following conditions:

   1.   In a planned residential development containing 30 or more dwelling units where there is a price variation of at least 25 percent and where at least 15 percent of said units are priced so as to be available for low or moderate income families.

   2.   In a PAD providing substantial public benefit. Substantial public benefit shall mean the provision of public facilities that are both unusual in character and serve the needs of an area greater than the immediate development. No density bonus may be approved unless the public facilities provided are in excess of the typically required street improvements, sidewalks, bike paths and drainage facilities.

SPECIAL NOTE: In no case shall the density of a PAD exceed the permitted density of the district by more than 20 percent.

C.   If the Council finds that any of the following conditions would be created by an increase in density permitted by this section, it may either prohibit any increase in density or limit the increase in density by an amount which is sufficient to avoid the creation of any of these conditions:

   1.   Inconvenient or unsafe access to the PAD.

   2.   Traffic congestion in the streets which adjoin the PAD.

   3.   An excessive burden on sewerage, water supply, parks, recreational areas, schools or other public facilities which serve, or are proposed to serve, the PAD.

The applicant shall, prior to receiving a public hearing on the preliminary plan, either: (a) adjust his plan to conform to appropriate densities; or (b) submit proposals for correction deficiencies in support facilities and services.

(Ord. 743, passed 4-10-86)