§ 16-624. Statement of purpose.

For purposes of this article, a planned development, is planned and developed as an integral unit, in a single development operation or a definitely programmed series of development operations and according to an approved development plan secured through a conditional use permit. It should be noted that a planned development that offers sites for sale is a subdivision and must be approved as such under any applicable regulation. Use of this procedure is a conditional use in the planned residential district-1 and planned residential district-2. This process will provide a voluntary alternate development procedure which will:

(1)

Permit creative approaches to the development of land, reflecting changes in the technology of land development;

(2)

Accomplish a more desirable environment than would otherwise be possible, providing a variety of housing and building types, design and arrangements;

(3)

Provide for an efficient use of land, which can result in smaller networks of utilities and streets and thereby lower housing costs;

(4)

Enhance the appearance of neighborhoods through the preservation of natural features, the provision of underground utilities, and the provision of recreational and open space area; and

(5)

Provide an opportunity for new approaches to home ownership.

(Ord. No. 95-008, § 16.1, 12-13-1995)