1983-002 Council Ordinances DRAFT

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Subd. 9. "R-5" Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.) District. (1) Purpose. The intent of the PUD district is to permit greater flexibility and, consequently, more creative and imaginative design for the development of residential, commercial or indus- trial areas than are generally possible under conventional zoning regulations. It is further intended to promote more economical and efficient use of the land while providing a harmonious variety of housing choices, a higher level of urban amenities, and preser- vation of natural scenic qualities of open space. (2) Permitted Uses. Any use permitted in the existing district where the PUD is proposed shall be permitted in a PUD subject to the criteria established in 1005.05 Subd. 4 of this ordinance. Addi- tional or accessory uses may be allowed upon conditions adopted by the review authority. However, no use shall be permitted except in conformity with a specific and precise Final Develop- ment Plan pursuant to the procedural and regulatory provisions hereinafter set forth." (3) Procedures for Application and Review. (A) Preapplication Conference. It is the responsibility of each applicant to confer with the zoning official and interested staff members in connection with the preparation of the planned unit development application. It shall be the responsibility of the zoning official to contact and invite the department heads or appropriate persons to a joint meeting. The general outlines of the proposal, evidenced schemati- cally by sketch plans, are to be considered before submission of the planned unit development application. Thereafter, the zoning official shall furnish the applicant with his written comments regarding such conference, including appropriate recommendations to inform and assist the appli- cant prior to his preparing the components of the planned unit development application. (B) Preliminary Development Plan. The developer shall be required to submit ten (10) copies of the following exhibits, written information, maps and plans to the city: (i) A legal description of the total site proposed for development, including a statement of present and proposed ownership and present and proposed zoning. (ii) A statement of planning objectives to be achieved by the PUD through the particular approach proposed by the applicant. This statement should include a des- cription of the character of the proposed development and the rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the applicant.