A. Planned
unit developments (PUDs), involving the careful application of design,
are encouraged to achieve a more functional, aesthetically pleasing
and harmonious living and working environment within the city, which
otherwise might not be possible by strict adherence to the regulations
of this chapter.
B. In
certain instances, the objective of the general plan and zoning code
may be achieved by the development of planned units which do not conform
in all respects with the land use pattern designated on the zone plan
or the district regulations prescribed by this chapter. A planned
unit development may include a combination of different dwelling types
and/or a variety of land uses which are made to complement each other
and harmonize with existing and proposed land uses in the vicinity,
by design.
(Ord. 92-73; Ord. 22-442 § 1)
A planned unit development may be located in any district upon the granting of a use permit in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, or by applying the planned unit development combining district in accordance with the provisions of Sections
17.52.010 and
17.52.020. A planned unit development shall be adopted or amended in the same manner as prescribed by Chapter
17.124. A planned unit development shall include a development plan and development schedule.
(Ord. 92-73; Ord. 22-442 § 1; Ord. 23-449, 11/13/2023)
A planned unit development shall include only those uses permitted,
either as permitted uses or conditional uses, in the zoning district
in which the planned unit development is located, subject to the following
exceptions:
A. Any
combination of uses permitted in any R or RM district as a permitted
use, a use permitted by administrative approval, or a conditional
use, may be included in a planned unit development located in an R
or RM district.
B. Any
combination of uses permitted within any C or IL district as a permitted
use, a use permitted by administrative approval, or a conditional
use may be included in a planned unit development located in a C district.
C. Any
combination of uses permitted in any CS, CH, IL or IG district as
a permitted use, a use permitted by administrative approval, or conditional
use may be located in a planned unit development located in an IL
or IG district.
(Prior code § 188.03; Ord. 23-449, 11/13/2023)
The minimum site area for a planned unit development shall be five acres, provided, however, that a smaller parcel may be permitted if the proposal meets the purposes described in Section
17.56.010, as determined by the planning director.
(Prior code § 188.04)
The standards of site area and dimensions, site coverage, yard
spaces, distances between structures, off-street parking and off-street
loading facilities and landscaped areas need not be equivalent to
the standards prescribed for the regulations for the district in which
the planned unit development is located if the applicant has demonstrated
by the design proposal that the objectives of the zoning code and
the objectives of this chapter will be achieved.
(Prior code § 188.05; Ord. 22-442 § 1)
No use shall be permitted and no process, equipment or material
shall be employed which is found by the planning commission to be
objectionable to persons residing or working in the vicinity, or injurious
to property located in the vicinity by reason of odor, fumes, dust,
smoke, cinders, dirt, refuse, water-carried wastes, noise, vibration,
illumination, glare, unsightliness or heavy truck traffic, or to involve
any hazard of fire or explosion.
(Prior code § 188.06; Ord. 22-442 § 1)
An application for a planned unit development zone shall include
and be accompanied by a development plan.
A. The
development plan shall include:
1. A
map showing any street system and lot designed within the zone. Any
area proposed to be dedicated or reserved for parks, playground, school
sites, public buildings, and other such uses must be shown. Compliance
with this requirement shall not be construed to relieve the applicant
from compliance with the subdivision regulations or any other applicable
regulations of the city of Lathrop.
2. A
plot plan for each building site or sites in the proposed PUD zone
or any portion thereof as required by the community development director.
The plot plan shall show the approximate location of all proposed
buildings, indicating distances between buildings and property or
building site lines.
3. Elevations
of all proposed structures. Such drawings need not be the result of
final architectural decisions but need only be in sufficient detail
to indicate the height of proposed buildings and general appearance
of the proposed structures so that the entire development will have
architectural unity, be in harmony with surrounding developments and
comply with any design criteria in effect at the time of application.
4. A
parking and circulation plan for all nonresidential developments.
This plan shall include off-street parking, truck loading access,
proposed circulation patterns of vehicles within the PUD zone and
to and from adjacent public thoroughfares. Any special engineering
features and traffic regulation devices needed to facilitate or insure
the safety of the circulation shall be shown.
5. Any
or all of the following plans and diagrams or similar information
may be required by the community development director:
a. A parking and circulation plan for residential developments;
b. A landscaping and tree planting plan;
c. A map showing the existing and proposed topography of the area at
one-foot contour intervals and trees and structures on the property;
d. An economic feasibility report or market analysis;
e. Noise evaluation of the proposed development;
f. A traffic analysis of the proposed development.
B. Any
changes proposed in the development plan shall be submitted to the
community development director and shall be processed as follows:
1. Changes
in the development plan which do not involve new uses, significant
impact on adjacent property or significant site redesign may be approved
by the community development director or referred to the planning
commission for decision without a public hearing.
2. Changes
in the development plan which involve new uses, revisions with significant
impact on adjacent property or significant site redesign shall be
considered amendments to the PUD zone and processed the same as a
zone boundary change.
(Ord. 22-442 § 1)
A. The planning commission shall hold a public hearing on the planned unit development establishment or revision application as required by Chapter
17.124 (Amendments). The planning commission shall consider the full application at this hearing including the development plan and development schedule.
B. The planning commission shall forward a written recommendation, and reasons for the recommendation, on the proposed planned unit development establishment or revision to the city council. The recommendation shall be based on the findings in Section
17.56.080, in addition to the amendments findings specified in Chapter
17.124.
(Ord. 92-73; Ord. 22-442 § 1)
A. Upon receipt of the planning commission's recommendation, the city council shall conduct a public hearing and either approve, approve in modified form, or deny the planned unit development establishment or revision. The city council may approve the application only if all of the findings in subsection
B below can be made, in addition to the amendments findings specified in Chapter
17.124.
B. The
city council may approve an application for a planned unit development
establishment or revision only if all of the findings can be made:
1. The
proposed development is consistent with the goals, policies and actions
of the general plan and any applicable specific plan and community
plan.
2. The
site for the proposed development is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate proposed land uses.
3. The
site for the proposed development has adequate access considering
the limitations of existing and planned streets and highways.
4. Adequate
public services exist or will be provided to serve the proposed development.
5. The
proposed development will not have a substantial adverse effect on
surrounding property, will be compatible with the existing and planned
land use character of the surrounding area, and will enhance the desirability
of the area and have a beneficial effect.
6. The
proposed development carries out the intent of the planned unit development
zoning district by providing a more efficient use of the land and
an excellence of site design greater than that which could be achieved
through the application of established zoning standards.
7. Each
individual unit of the proposed development, in each phase as well
as the total development, can exist as an independent unit capable
of creating a good environment in the locality and being in any stage
as desirable and stable as the total development.
8. Any
deviation from the standard ordinance requirements is warranted by
the design and additional amenities incorporated in the development
plan, which offer certain unusual redeeming features to compensate
for any deviations that may be permitted.
9. The
principles incorporated in the proposed development plan indicate
certain unique or unusual features, which could not otherwise be achieved
under the other zoning districts.
(Ord. 92-73; Ord. 22-442 § 1)