The planned unit development procedure is a concept which encourages
improved and imaginative design in the development of land by providing
relief from rigid zone requirements which are designed for conventional
developments but which may cause undue hardship or complication for
desirable but unconventional development while maintaining the original
intent of this chapter.
In addition to the general purpose of this chapter, the purpose
of this article is to establish standards and procedures for planned
unit developments in order that the following objectives may be obtained:
A. Environmental design in the development of land that would be better
than is possible through the strict application of ordinance requirements.
B. Diversification in the uses permitted and variation in the relationship
of uses, structures, open spaces and heights of structures in developments
conceived as cohesive projects.
C. Provision for functional, aesthetic and beneficial use of open areas.
D. Preservation of natural features of the site.
E. Provision for a safe and desirable living environment for residential
areas characterized by a unified building and site development program.
F. Rational and economic development in relation to public services.
G. Creation of a variety of housing types, within compatible neighborhood
arrangements, to provide a greater choice of types of environment
and living units.
Planned unit developments which include combinations of residential
and/or commercial and/or industrial uses shall be permitted. Due to
the possible effects upon the residents or users of such planned unit
developments and due to the possible effects upon the entire municipality,
combined-use planned unit developments must meet the strictest standards
set for each use included.