(A)   The purpose of the P-D zones is to authorize and regulate density of condominiums, cooperatives, planned developments, and other residential subdivisions. The district is intended to allow use of special design criteria for maximum utility of the site and to allow maximum design flexibility within the density limitations provided in § 10-3-4.102 of the subchapter.

   (B)   Special residential developments such as clustering and density transfers are encouraged, and variations from normal zoning standards may be considered, such as zero side yard and common wall developments. Through the Planned Development process, special residential design standards may be established which regulate the subdivision rather than the typical residential standards of the Municipal Code.

   (C)   All developments in P-D zones are subject to the provisions of Chapters 2 and 3 of Title 10 of the City Municipal Code. As such, any subdivision in the P-D zone requiring public maintenance shall also be subject to the City's Standard Specifications, with modifications to be approved only by action of the City Council.

('61 Code, § 10-3-4.101) (Ord. 326 C.S., passed 12-3-79; Am. Ord. 601 C.S., passed 9-7-93)

   The maximum density shall be determined by a sub-designation permitting one residential unit per square footage of site area exclusive of streets and public and private rights-of-way as determined by the Planning Director as follows:

 

('61 Code, § 10-3-4.102) (Ord. 326 C.S., passed 12-3-79; Am. Ord. 438, C.S., passed 5-1-85; Am. Ord. 487 C.S., passed 11-8-87)

   (A)   No construction, grading, or new development activity shall commence in any P-D Zone prior to the approval of a precise plan of the development by the Planning Commission. The precise plan shall be processed under the provisions for use permits as set forth in MMC § 10-3.13.

   (B)   Any precise plan approved in conjunction with a residential subdivision shall remain valid only while the approved tentative map remains valid. Once the subdivision map is recorded, the precise plan shall remain valid until such time that it is amended or repealed.

   (C)   All other precise plans approved by the Planning Commission as provided herein shall be utilized within 12 months after the effective date of its approval. Failure to utilize such approval within such 12-month period shall render the permit null and void unless a written request for extension is submitted to the Planning Commission prior to the expiration of the permit. The Planning Commission shall review the request, and may grant or conditionally grant an extension as it deems appropriate.

('61 Code, § 10-3-4.103) (Ord. 326 C.S., passed 12-3-79; Ord. 589, passed 11-18-92)

   A precise plan application for development in a P-D district shall include:

   (A)   A boundary map and complete legal description of the property.

   (B)   The gross land area of the development and the location of all existing easements, structures, and improvements on the property.

   (C)   A plot plan showing to scale the following details:

      (1)   Location and use proposed for each existing and proposed structure in the development, the number of stories, gross building area, and approximate location of entrances.

      (2)   All existing and proposed driveway approaches, driving lanes, parking areas, and loading and service areas.

      (3)   All pedestrian walks and open areas for the use of the occupants of the proposed development.

      (4)   A detailed plan for the landscaping of the development including the location and height of all proposed walls, fences, and screen planting and a statement setting forth the method by which they will be preserved and maintained.

      (5)   The location of hydrants, utilities, drainage facilities, and recreation facilities.

      (6)   All existing and proposed easements.

      (7)   Elevations or architectural renderings of the project to indicate architecture and materials of construction.

   (D)   Such additional data as may be required by the Director of Planning.

('61 Code, § 10-3-4.104) (Ord. 326 C.S., passed 12-3-79)

   For each residential unit in a planned residential development there shall be provided a minimum 750 square feet of open space exclusive of drives and off-street parking areas.

('61 Code, § 10-3-4.106) (Ord. 326, C.S., passed 12-3-79; Am. Ord. 452 C.S., passed 1-15-86)

   Unless special standards are established through approval of the Precise Plan, the provision of § 10-3.411, Yard Encroachments, shall apply to all residential projects containing single family dwellings on individual lots.

(Ord. 601 C.S., passed 9-7-93)