The proposed PUD shall accomplish a majority of the purposes and the design criteria stated in sections 4800.2 and 4800.3 of this chapter and shall not simply be for the enhanced economic gain of the applicant. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to demonstrate compliance with this requirement and provide specific documentation addressing this matter as part of the zoning application. Based on this documentation, the city shall determine that some benefit will be realized by the city if a PUD is permitted. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 2000-5, 7-5-2000)

The purpose of the PUD planned unit development district is to provide comprehensive procedures and standards intended to allow flexibility in the development of neighborhoods and/or nonresidential areas by incorporating design modifications and/or a mixture of uses. The PUD process, by allowing deviation from the strict district and performance provisions of this ordinance, is intended to encourage:

   A.   Innovations in development to the extent that the growing demands for all styles of economic expansion may be met by greater variety in type, design, and placement of structures and by the conservation and more efficient use of land in such developments.

   B.   Higher standards of site and building design through the use of trained and experienced land planners, architects, landscape architects and engineers.

   C.   More convenience in location and design of development and service facilities.

   D.   The preservation and enhancement of desirable site characteristics such as natural topography, wetlands, woodlands, and geologic features and the prevention of soil erosion which are over and above minimum standards and expectations.

   E.   A creative use of land and related physical development which allows for a phased and orderly development and land use pattern.

   F.   An efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets, thereby lowering development costs, long term maintenance expenses, and public investments.

   G.   A development pattern in harmony with the objectives of the Albertville comprehensive plan (PUD is not intended as a means to vary applicable planning and zoning principles).

   H.   A more desirable and creative environment than might be possible through the strict application of the zoning and subdivision regulations of the city. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 2000-5, 7-5-2000)

Notwithstanding other provisions of this ordinance, a PUD should accomplish the following:

   A.   Create a range of densities, housing types and building configurations and discourage large housing projects that consist of a single building type.

   B.   Attached and multiple-family housing should be built in small groupings so that it fits into the overall residential context rather than being sequestered into large project sites. No more than approximately seventy five (75) units of any type of attached or multiple-family housing should be built on a single parcel.

   C.   Attached and multiple housing buildings should emulate single- family housing in its basic architectural elements - pitched roofs, articulated facade, identifiable front door and orientation to the local public street. Balconies overlooking the public street are highly encouraged. When detached garages cannot be located to the rear or on the interior of the block, they should be set back similar to the requirements for single-family housing. Buildings are to reflect residential character through the use of compatible scale, roof pitch, building massing and materials.

   D.   Design the front and back facades with appropriate levels of formality. The front, as the more public side of the house, should receive the more formal treatment, with trash/recycling storage, play equipment and outdoor storage located in the back. The main entry should face the street.

   E.   Buildings should address the street with varied and articulated facades, frequent entries and windows. Porches and balconies should be encouraged, and facades consisting of long blank walls or series of garage doors are prohibited.

   F.   If a multiple-family building or attached housing is developed near single-family detached housing, ensure that the width of the building facade facing the street is similar to that of a single- family house. Attached units should be grouped in rows of no more than four (4) to six (6) units to avoid a monolithic appearance.

   G.   Provide each housing unit with clearly defined private or semiprivate outdoor space such as a yard, patio, porch or balcony, with direct access from inside the unit. Boundaries of private outdoor space should be clearly defined with elements such as fencing, sidewalks and vegetation.

   H.   Control access by nonresident pedestrians via gateways, fences, plant materials or enclosed location. Locate outdoor spaces to allow for such surveillance from inside homes. Locate all outdoor spaces, distinguishing between those reserved for residents and those open to the public. Enclose the shared outdoor space with buildings, low fences or hedges, and paths. Clearly define the boundaries and transitions between shared and private outdoor space.

   I.   Provide a clear path system that connects each housing unit to designations within the site and the surrounding neighborhood. Paths should be logical and predictable in their routes and should be linked to the public sidewalk system. Keep public paths at the edge of the site, distinguish between public paths and private outdoor space, and make paths visible from shared and private spaces.

   J.   On large sites, extend the network of surrounding public streets through the site to improve circulation, visibility, security and integrating onto the surrounding neighborhood.

   K.   Locate residential parking near each multiple-family housing unit, with a direct paved path to the front or back door, while locating visitor parking near public spaces and public paths. Ensure that parking spaces are visible from within the resident's home and provide sufficient lighting. If parking must be located near the street frontage, it should be screened by a low hedge, fence, gate or similar visual buffer.

   L.   Use vegetation in and around parking lots to provide shade and visual relief. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 2000-5, 7-5-2000)

   A.   All permitted uses, permitted accessory uses, conditional uses, and interim uses contained in the various zoning districts defined in this ordinance that are consistent with the comprehensive plan shall be treated as potentially allowable uses within a PUD district.

   B.   Small cell wireless support structures are allowed as a conditional use. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 2000-5, 7-5-2000; Ord. 2019-13, 12-16-2019)

All applications for PUD shall follow the procedures and requirements as outlined in chapter 2700 of this ordinance. (Ord. 1988-12, 12-19-1988; amd. Ord. 2000-5, 7-5-2000)