§ 901. Purpose of planned unit developments.

Planned unit developments encourage the best possible site plans and building arrangements under a unified plan of development rather than on a lot-by-lot basis. The developer benefits from better land utilization, economy in the provision of roads and utilities and flexibility in design. The city gains the advantages of variety in building types, compatibility of uses and optimum community development. Review of the development plan by the city provides an opportunity to assure that the development will be in harmony with the character of the neighborhood in which the development is located.

(a)

Purpose and definition. Planned unit development is defined as two (2) or more buildings to be constructed on a tract or several tracts of land of the minimum size established in section 903. The purpose of the planned unit development shall be to:

(1)

Provide for unified approaches to the development of land;

(2)

Provide for a simplified process of enabling development which would otherwise require numerous applications for variations from the provisions of the zoning code;

(3)

Provide for the development of stable environments that are compatible with surrounding areas of the community; and

(4)

Assure the provision of park and recreation land and facilities for the use of the occupants of the development.

(Ord. No. 358, §§ 1, 2, 3-1-11)