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August 18, 2020 Page 4 The subject site is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development. Within PUD zoning districts, uses and development parameters/requirements are specified in a PUD development agreement. Planned Unit Development Purpose. In consideration of PUD applications, it is important that the purpose of planned unit development be considered and that a determination be made that such purpose will be fulfilled. Generally speaking, planned unit development is intended to allow a mixture of uses and/or flexibility from the strict terms of the Zoning Ordinance in return for higher site and building design standards than what would otherwise be allowed. Section 152.202 of the Zoning Ordinance specifically states that planned unit development may allow the following: (A) Variety. Within a comprehensive site design concept, a mixture of land uses, housing types and densities; (B) Sensitivity. Through the departure from the strict application of required setbacks, yard areas, lot sizes, minimum house sizes, minimum requirements, and other performance standards associated with traditional zoning, a PUD can maximize the development potential of land while remaining sensitive to its unique and valuable natural characteristics; (C) Efficiency. The consolidation of areas for recreation and reductions in street lengths and other utility-related expenses; (D) Density transfer. The project density may be clustered, basing density on a number of units per acre in place of specific lot dimensions; and (E) District integration. The combination of uses which are allowed in separate zoning districts such as: 1. Mixed residential uses to allow both densities and unit types to be varied within the project; 2. Mixed residential uses with increased density based upon the greater sensitivity of PUD projects to regulation; and 3. Mixed land uses with the integration of compatible land uses within the project.