This zone is established for residential development consistent with the multifamily residential designation of the general plan. Minimum densities should be 20 dwelling units per acre and maximum densities shall be 30 dwelling units per acre. Except for density bonus projects, residential densities which exceed the general plan land use designation are not permitted.
The residential planned development zone (RPD zone) is established to achieve the following:
A.
To encourage compatibility of multifamily projects with adjacent uses;
B.
To promote high standards of site planning, architecture and landscape design;
C.
To provide opportunities for design flexibility while maintaining high quality in multifamily residential developments;
D.
To avoid overloading of utilities;
E.
To provide for orderly transition between the types of residential land uses, and between residential and commercial land uses, as outlined in the land use element of the general plan;
F.
To promote internal compatibility of each project's architecture, landscaping, and use of open space to achieve a high quality residential environment;
G.
To assure that sufficient open space is provided for both private and common areas.
This chapter contains not only development standards (mandatory or "shall" statements), but also guidelines ("should" statements). Any departure of design guidelines should be utilized to effectively achieve quality and compatibility with the surrounding neighborhoods. |
(Ord. 199 § 1.2, 1991; Ord. 419 § 6, 2014)