§ 1.0. Intent.

Planned unit development ("PUD") is a method of development which permits more than one use to be developed on a tract of land, in part or whole, in accordance with an approved master development plan; the intent of which is to:

A.

Permit flexibility and consequently more creative and imaginative design to accommodate planned associations of uses developed as integral land use units such as industrial or office parks or complexes, commercial uses, service centers, residential developments of multiple or mixed housing, including multifamily dwellings, attached and detached single-family dwellings, or any appropriate combination of uses which may be planned, developed or operated as integral land use units;

B.

Permit higher densities of land in conjunction with provisions for functional open space and community services;

C.

Promote the efficient use of land to facilitate a more economic arrangement of uses, buildings, circulation systems and utilities;

D.

Combine and coordinate uses, building forms, building relationships, and architectural styles within the PUD;

E.

Promote the preservation and enhancement of existing natural landscape features, their scenic qualities and amenities to the greatest extent possible, and utilize such features in a harmonious fashion;

F.

Except a development from the conventional zoning regulations regarding setbacks, minimum yard size, minimum greenbelts, off-street parking regulations, minimum floor areas, and other regulations to achieve the intent described herein; (Ord. No. 87-682, § 1, 11-16-87)

G.

Give the developer reasonable assurance of ultimate approval before expending complete design monies while providing city officials with reasonable assurance that the development will retain the character envisioned at the time of concurrence;

H.

Promote increased security and privacy by permitting the use of security points to control access on public streets. However, the installation of security points is subject to approval by the city as part of the PUD and subdivision review process. (Ord. No. 97-1556, § 1, 5-19-97)