(a)

Overview. This section provides the regulatory framework for planned unit developments (PUDs). The regulations in this section are in addition to other relevant development standards and regulations in other parts of these regulations. The purpose of planned unit developments is to permit and encourage well-thought-out, planned, and compatible development strategies throughout the city. Planned unit developments often include a mix of compatible uses and may be developed over a phased time period.

(b)

Planned unit developments. Planned unit developments may be requested by a developer as part of their subdivision development plan. Zoning within PUDs may be a mix of both residential and commercial, as mixed-use development is encouraged within PUDs. The following identifies the characteristic uses, level of development, and any specific regulations related to the PUDs:

(1)

PUDs provide flexibility and creativity in site and building design and location in accordance with an approved plan, which shall be designed to prevent adverse impacts and protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Design excellence or the provision of outstanding public amenity shall be considered when establishing development standards.

a.

A sketch plan shall be submitted under a Review Process 1 for review and comment by the applicable director. A pre-application meeting is required prior to the submittal of all preliminary PUD plans, unless waived by the applicable director.

b.

Preliminary PUD plans shall be submitted for approval under a Review Process 2. It shall contain all information listed below. The preliminary plan, as proposed by the applicant, shall prevent adverse impacts or appropriately mitigate them to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

1.

Uses by right and location;

2.

Uses permitted with issuance of a conditional use permit;

3.

Conceptual building footprint locations;

4.

Building, property, or site coverage;

5.

Maximum building height;

6.

Minimum setbacks on the front, rear, and side yards;

7.

Development performance standards;

8.

Buffering and screening requirements;

9.

Common open space or facilities;

10.

Signage requirements and regulations;

11.

Parking requirements;

12.

Any other requirements and restrictions deemed necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare;

13.

Proposed phasing of development.

c.

The final PUD plan shall be submitted under a Review Process 3 within 18 months of the approval of the preliminary master plan unless the approval is extended by the applicable director. If the final plan is not submitted within the 18-month period or an extension has not been granted, the plan shall be deemed denied. The final PUD plan shall contain all of the information from the preliminary plan, as well as address any applicable planning considerations.

d.

Amendments to the PUD must be approved on the basis of a new final plan. A new plan map is not required if the amendment is to the text of the PUD. The intent of planned unit developments is to permit a compatible mixture of residential, neighborhood commercial, and public service uses at a moderate level of intensity. PUDs should be designed to be compatible with nearby residential districts.

(2)

Location and size of district. All PUDs must be a minimum of two acres in size.

(3)

Review and approval. The formation of a PUD is subject to a Review Process 3.

(Ord. No. 813, att.(21), 6-25-2024; Ord. No. 823, att.(21), 7-22-2025)