[Amended 1-17-2008 by L.L. No. 1-2008]
It is the intent of PUD to provide flexible
land use and design regulations through the use of performance criteria
so that small- to large-scale neighborhoods, or portions thereof,
may be developed within the Town that incorporate a variety and appropriate
balance of residential types and nonresidential uses and contain both
individual building sites and common property which are planned and
developed as a unit. Such a planned unit is to be designed and organized
so as to be capable of satisfactory use and operation as a separate
entity without necessarily needing the participation of other building
sites or common property in order to function as a neighborhood. PUD
specifically encourages innovations in residential development so
that the growing demands for housing at all economic levels may be
met by greater variety in type, design and siting of dwellings and
by the conservation and more efficient use of land in such developments.
In order to carry out the intent of this article,
a PUD shall achieve the following objectives:
A. A maximum choice in the types of environment, occupancy
tenure, types of housing, lot sizes and community facilities available
to existing and potential Town residents at all economic levels.
B. More usable open space and recreation areas.
C. More convenience in location of accessory commercial
and service areas.
D. The conservation and preservation of trees and groves
of trees, outstanding natural topography, geologic features, biodiversity,
water resources and prevention of soil erosion.
[Amended 1-17-2008 by L.L. No. 1-2008]
E. An efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks
of utilities and streets and thereby lower housing costs.
F. To provide additional public benefits, as needed and
as determined by the Town Board.
[Added 1-17-2008 by L.L. No. 1-2008]