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Planned Unit Development <br /> <br /> As noted, the requested rezoning of the Poolside parcel has raised question regarding <br /> <br /> the benefits of applying a PUD zoning designation to the entire block. <br /> Purpose. According to the Zoning Ordinance, PUD (Planned Unit Development) is <br /> intended to provide comprehensive procedures and standards designed for both district <br /> and conditional use permit planned unit development to allow the development of <br /> neighborhoods or portions thereof incorporating a variety of residential types and non- <br /> residential uses. Recognizing that traditional density, bulk, setbacks, use and <br /> subdivision regulations which may be useful in protecting the character of substantially <br /> developed areas may be inappropriate to control development in less developed areas. <br /> Specifically, PUD is intended to encourage the following: <br /> A. Innovations in residential development to the end that the growing <br /> demands for housing at all economic levels may be met by greater variety <br /> in tenure, type, design, and siting of dwellings and by the conservation <br /> and more efficient use of land in such developments; <br /> B. Higher standards of site and building design through the use of trained <br /> and experienced land planners, architects and landscape architects. <br /> C. More convenience in location of accessory commercial and service areas.; <br /> D. The preservation and enhancement of desirable site characteristics such <br /> as natural topography and geologic features and the prevention of soil <br /> erosion. <br /> E. A creative use of land and related physical development which allows a <br /> phased and orderly transition of land from rural to urban uses. <br /> F. An efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets <br /> thereby lower housing costs and public investments. <br /> G. A development pattern in harmony with the objectives of the City <br /> Comprehensive Plan. <br /> H. Amore desirable environment than would be possible through the strict <br /> application of zoning and subdivision regulations of the City. <br /> I. To give the landowner and developer reasonable assurance of ultimate <br /> approval before expending complete design monies while providing City <br /> 3 <br /> <br />