The purpose of this chapter is to establish a planned development (PD) overlay district that provides for one (1) or more properties to be developed under a plan that provides for better coordinated development and incorporates development standards crafted to respond to site conditions to:
A. 
Promote cohesive and aesthetically pleasing development;
B. 
Provide for greater flexibility in the design of the developments than is otherwise possible through the strict application of district regulations; and
C. 
Promote innovation and creativity in building design and development concepts.
(Ord. 24-002 § 5 (Exh. A))
A planned development (PD) overlay district shall be noted on the zoning map by adding the designation "-PD" and ordinance number to the base zoning district.
(Ord. 24-002 § 5 (Exh. A))
No use other than an existing use is permitted in a PD overlay district except in compliance with a valid PD plan.
A. 
Any permitted or conditional use authorized by this code may be included in an approved PD plan consistent with the General Plan land use designation for the property.
(Ord. 24-002 § 5 (Exh. A))
A. 
Minimum Area. The minimum area of a PD overlay district shall be five (5) acres; however, the City Council may approve a smaller area if it finds that a PD would provide greater benefits to the general welfare of the City residents and property owners than development under conventional zoning because of unique characteristics of the site or the proposed use.
B. 
Residential Unit Density. Except where a density bonus is granted in compliance with Chapter 18.12 DMC, Affordable Housing Density Bonus, the total number of dwelling units in a PD overlay district shall not exceed the maximum number permitted by the General Plan density for the total area of the planned development.
C. 
Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The FAR based on the total floor area in a PD overlay district shall not exceed the maximum FAR permitted by the General Plan for the total area of the planned development.
D. 
Performance Standards. The performance standards prescribed by Chapter 18.17 DMC, Performance Standards, apply.
E. 
Other Development Standards. Other development standards shall be as prescribed by the PD overlay district. Where the PD overlay district is silent regarding particular development standards, the development standards of the applicable base zoning district shall apply.
(Ord. 24-002 § 5 (Exh. A))
The establishment of, and development within, a PD overlay district shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.32 DMC, Planned Development.
(Ord. 24-002 § 5 (Exh. A))