(A) This subchapter establishes the requirements and regulations in order to provide for a planned unit development (PUD).
(B) The purpose of this subchapter, Planned Unit Development (PUD), is to achieve the following objectives:
(1) To provide a regulatory mechanism whereby the city can be assured that upon completion, approved development projects will substantially conform to the plans or models which constitute the basis for the city’s issuance of the necessary zoning, subdivision and/or building permits;
(2) To permit the development of wide variety of building types and other structures and uses within a single comprehensively planned project;
(3) To preserve the natural topography, scenic features, mature trees and historic structures existing on sites proposed for development;
(4) To encourage innovative site layouts and coordinate architectural treatment of different building types and other structures and uses;
(5) To ensure the provisions of usable common open space in planned developments, and to spur installation of various amenities therein; and
(6) To facilitate the economical installation of standard streets sewers, utilities and other improvements.
(1994 Code, § 154.50) (Ord. 2003-05, passed 7-28-2003)