The intent of this article is to provide, through the use of the planned residential development (PRD) concept, an added degree of flexibility in the density, placement, bulk and interrelations of the buildings and uses within the R-1 district and the implementation of new design concepts so as to encourage a more efficient use of land and of public services through the use of a unified planning approach, while at the same time maintaining adequate amounts of light, air, access and required open space. To further this intent, the R-1 district regulations may be waived by the planning commission as a part of a PRD, as provided for in this article. The general boundaries of any PRD approved by the planning commission shall be indicated on the city zoning map, as information for zoning purposes.

(Ord. No. 442, § 16.1, 8-19-81)

The review procedure for a PRD in accordance with section 24-119 except that, where the provisions of Act No. 288 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1967 (MCL 560.101 et seq.), as amended, may apply, an applicant may, at any time, submit the information and plans as required by such act and all other local procedures or regulations pertaining to platting approval, and approval by the city council of any portion of the PRD area under such act will supersede any approval of the PRD under this article for that portion of the PRD area.

(Ord. No. 442, § 16.2, 8-19-81)

The following standards shall apply to all PRD's:

(1)

Overall PRD density. The overall PRD density standard shall be recommended by the planning commission.

(2)

Densities per type of development area. For areas of detached single-family housing, the density, lot sizes and other developmental provisions of the R-1 district shall apply; for areas for uses other than detached single-family housing the density, lot sizes, and other development provisions of the R-3 district shall apply. For areas mixing detached single-family housing with other types of housing, appropriate density, lot sizes and developmental provisions shall be determined by the planning commission, considering the requirements of the R-1 and R-3 districts.

(Ord. No. 442, § 16.3, 8-19-81; Ord. No. 658, art. I, 6-6-01; Ord. No. 707, art. I, 10-20-04)