The purpose of the Planned Development (PD) District regulations is to encourage innovative land planning and design in situations where a better development and mixture of uses may be accomplished through a uniform planning and design process that offers more flexibility than may traditionally be found in the strict application of the subdivision regulations and standards from a traditional zoning district. Furthermore, it is the intent of these regulations to:
(a) Provide an opportunity for a mix of land uses otherwise not permitted within the standard municipal zoning district classifications;
(b) Allow the creation of development standards that respect the unique characteristics, natural quality and beauty of the site and the immediate vicinity and protect the community's natural resources by avoiding development on, and destruction of, sensitive environmental areas;
(c) Enable greater review of design characteristics to ensure that the development project is properly integrated into its surroundings and is compatible with adjacent development;
(d) Assure compatibility between proposed land uses within and around the PD District through appropriate development controls;
(e) Pursue the housing and economic development goals of the City;
(f) Promote economical and efficient use of land and reduce infrastructure costs through unified development;
(g) Provide for supporting community facilities;
(h) Establish objective criteria for plan review that ensures conformity to community standards; and
(i) Further the goals and recommendations of the comprehensive plan.
(Ord. 2018-009. Passed 5-7-18.)