(a) It is the intent of this Section to accommodate creative and imaginative Planned Developments (hereinafter referred to as PDs) and to permit those innovations in the technology of land development that are in the best interest of the City. In order to accomplish this intent, it is the purpose of a PD District to permit, in a carefully designed development, a variety of uses and/or dwelling types, and to permit the flexible spacing of lots and buildings, the conservation of natural features of the landscape, the provision of accessible and enjoyable open spaces, and the provision of a necessary or desirable complement of community and neighborhood facilities.
(b) In addition to the authority and duties expressly set forth in this Section, the City shall have the continuing authority to review, and to approve or deny changes in buildings, grounds, easements, covenants, restrictions, and land uses within the PD, to assure that the development originally approved is not negatively affected by such changes.
(c) It is the further intent of this Zoning Code that Planned Development zoning be applied only in situations where conventional zoning is inappropriate or unduly restrictive. In many situations, conventional zoning will fully satisfy the objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, whether or not to grant PD zoning is within the sound discretion of the Planning Commission and City Council.
(d) The landowner who applies for PD zoning is voluntarily agreeing to exchange the fixed requirements and privileges of conventional zoning for the opportunity to negotiate different requirements and privileges, subject to approval by the City Council.
(e) All uses within Planned Development zoning districts are subject to further regulation under Sections 1147 through 1161 of this Zoning Code and as otherwise provided by law, except where different standards are both: (1) approved by the City within the PD approval process; and (2) documented on the final development plan.