(A) The purpose of the planned unit development regulations is to encourage and allow for more creativity and flexibility in the development of land than is possible under conventional zoning district regulations. The planned unit development provides for more efficient use of the land and encourages development practices that are more sensitive to the site and surrounding environment.
(B) It is further intended that planned unit developments are to be characterized by centralized ownership, integrated planning and architecture, joint or common use of parking, maintenance of open space and other similar facilities, and a appropriate selection and utilization of uses.
(1) The following objectives may be obtained through the use of the planned unit development procedure:
(a) To permit the public a greater choice of development options than would be possible under the strict application of the other sections of this chapter;
(b) To promote the preservation of natural features and/or prime agricultural land;
(c) To encourage development that is rational and economical in relation to public infrastructure and services;
(d) To create a method for the permanent preservation of common open space; and
(e) To encourages a land use which promotes the public health, safety, comfort, morals, and welfare.
(2) The unique and substantially different character of planned unit developments requires their administrative processing as a special use in this chapter. Planned unit developments are more complex and of a different character than other special uses, requiring the establishment herein of specific and additional procedures, standards, and exceptions to govern the recommendations of the Zoning Board of Appeals and the action of the County Board.
(Prior Code, 7 TCC 1-23(a))