The PD Planned Development Districts recognize
a defined area for unified and integrated development and are intended
to create more flexible development opportunities than would be possible
through the strict application of the land use and development regulations
of this chapter. Planned Development Districts allow diversification
in the uses permitted and variation in the relationship of uses, structures,
and open spaces and are conceived as cohesive unified projects with
unique standards and regulations. The Zoning Map may be amended from
time to time, by ordinance duly enacted by the City Council, to provide
for planned development districts upon approval of a development concept
plan as set forth herein. Planned Development Districts shall achieve
the following objectives:
A. An alternative development pattern in harmony with
the objectives of various City and regional land use and development
plans.
B. A creative use of land and related physical development
allowing an orderly transition from one land use to another.
C. Diversification in the uses permitted and variation
in the relationship of uses, structures, open spaces and height of
structures in developments conceived as cohesive unified projects.
D. Unique standards for site and building design.
E. The preservation and enhancement of desirable site
characteristics, such as open space, natural topography, vegetation
and geologic features and the prevention of soil erosion.
The Planned Development District shall be applicable
to any area of the City of Rochester where the applicant can demonstrate
that the characteristics of the development will satisfy the intent
and objectives of this chapter. Where a planned development is deemed
appropriate, the rezoning of land to a Planned Development District
will replace all use and dimensional specifications contained elsewhere
in this chapter.
Personal wireless telecommunication facilities in the PD District shall be regulated as outlined in §
120-143, Personal wireless telecommunication facilities.