§ 20-501. Intent.

Planned unit developments offer enhanced flexibility to develop a site through the relaxation of most normal zoning district standards. The use of the PUD zoning also allows for a greater variety of uses, internal transfers of density, construction phasing and a potential for lower development costs. In exchange for this enhanced flexibility, the city has the expectation that the development plan will result in a significantly higher quality and more sensitive proposal than would have been the case with the use of other, more standard zoning districts. It will be the applicant's responsibility to demonstrate that the city's expectation is to be realized as evaluated against the following criteria. Planned unit developments are to encourage the following:

(1)

Preservation of desirable site characteristics and open space and protection of sensitive environmental features, including steep slopes, mature trees, creeks, wetlands, lakes and scenic views.

(2)

More efficient and effective use of land, open space and public facilities through mixing of land uses and assembly and development of land in larger parcels.

(3)

High quality of design and design compatible with surrounding land uses, including both existing and planned. Site planning, landscaping and building architecture should reflect higher quality design than is found elsewhere in the community.

(4)

Sensitive development in transitional areas located between different land uses and along significant corridors within the city.

(5)

Development which is consistent with the comprehensive plan.

(6)

Parks and open space. The creation of public open space may be required by the city. Such park and open space shall be consistent with the comprehensive park plan and overall trail plan.

(7)

Provision of housing affordable to all income groups if appropriate within the PUD.

(8)

Energy conservation through the use of more efficient building designs and sightings and the clustering of buildings and land uses.

(9)

Use of traffic management and design techniques including the provision of transit and pedestrian linkages to reduce the potential for traffic conflicts. Improvements to area roads and intersections may be required as appropriate. Where appropriate, the use of transportation demand management strategies may be required within a project.

(Ord. No. 149, § 1, 6-24-91; Ord. No. 377, § 61, 5-24-04)