7.16.01 Purpose and intent.

This district is created to provide an alternative method of land development not available within the framework of other zoning districts contained in this code. This zoning district may be assigned to land which is to be developed utilizing innovative design techniques to achieve one (1) or more of the following objectives:

1.

To preserve/protect environmental or topographical features which exist on the site.

2.

To accommodate a mixture of uses on a single parcel of land made internally and externally compatible through use limitations, sign control, building layout and orientation, buffering, landscaping or other techniques which may be appropriate to a particular development proposal.

3.

To facilitate and further the goals, objectives and associated policies of the adopted comprehensive plan.

7.16.02 Objectives and policies as set forth in comprehensive plan, future land use element.

1.

The city shall encourage the use of the Planned Development District for future flexibility.

2.

The use of the Planned Development District shall be directed in accordance with the future land use map, the minimal disruption of natural resources, the goals, objectives and policies contained with the comprehensive plan, and the desired residential character of the community, as applicable.

3.

The city shall encourage the use of the Planned Development District for future development and, as appropriate, redevelopment sites.

4.

The city shall encourage the use of the Planned Development District for mixed use development within the Downtown Land Use Category.

7.16.03 Zoning/rezoning limitations.

An application for any Planned Development District zoning/rezoning shall not be approved unless the following conditions are met:

1.

One (1) acre or more of real property must be included to establish a Planned Development District with a Residential Planned Development or an Office Planned Development Subdistrict designation.

2.

Three (3) acres or more of real property must be included to establish a Planned Development District with a Commercial Planned Development Subdistrict designation.

3.

Five (5) acres or more of real property must be included to establish a Planned Development District with an Industrial Planned Development Subdistrict designation.

4.

The property proposed for any zoning/rezoning must be adequately and economically served by the city and/or developer with public facilities and services as are necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the residents.

5.

Evidence must be provided by the applicant to the city that development of the Planned Development District will not degrade the level of service for any public facility beyond the acceptable standard as established in the comprehensive plan.

6.

The proposed zoning/rezoning and ultimate development of the Planned Development District must be found consistent with and further the purpose of the City of New Port Richey's Comprehensive Plan.

7.16.04 Subdistricts.

The Planned Development District may be comprised of the following four (4) subdistricts. The preferred land use in each is defined by the subdistrict title.

A.

Residential Planned Development District (RPD).

B.

Office Planned Development District (OPD).

C.

Commercial Planned Development District (CPD).

D.

Industrial Planned Development District (IPD).

7.16.05 Permitted uses.

1.

Residential Planned Development District (RPD). Any single use or combination of uses identified as permitted in the R-1, R-2, R-3, MF-10, MF-14 and MF-30 Zoning Districts as contained in this code.

2.

Office Planned Development District (OPD). Any single use or combination of uses identified as permitted in the R-1, R-2, R-3, MF-10 or Office Zoning District as contained in this code.

3.

Commercial Planned Development District (CPD). Any single use or combination of the uses identified as permitted in the MF-10, MF-14, MF-30 Office or Commercial Zoning Districts as contained in this code.

4.

Industrial Planned Development District (IPD). Any single use or combination of uses as identified as permitted in the Commercial Zoning Districts (C-1, C-2) or the Light Industrial Zoning Districts as contained in this code.

7.16.06 Development requirements.

1.

Generally. All land assigned this zoning district will require site plan approval by the city council. Site plan and all subsequent plans must be reviewed by the development review committee, prior to submittal to the city council for their consideration. Site plans shall be reviewed concurrently with all applications for the Planned Development Districts. Concurrency must be demonstrated at the time the development review committee reviews site plan(s). All development shall occur, consistent with the approved site plans, all provisions contained in this code, and shall further the purposes of the adopted comprehensive plan of the City of New Port Richey.

2.

Specifically. The allowable density for all Planned Development Districts shall be no greater than the allowable density as set forth by the various zoning districts that are contained in the code and as permitted by the Planned Development Subdistricts; however, the city council may restrict the allowable units to be less than the maximum as permitted by this code. The city council may increase the allowable density as set forth in this code, upon demonstration by the applicant that the density bonus will further the adopted comprehensive plan. Factors to be considered for the granting of density bonuses are as follows:

(a)

A percentage of the bonus units, as defined by the council shall be set aside for the provision of affordable housing for qualified families and individuals.

(b)

The granting of additional units will allow the applicant, through spacing, design and location of buildings, to create additional open space and common areas for residents of the Planned Development District.

(c)

The granting of additional units will allow the applicant to dedicate a portion of land to the city to be developed by the applicant as a neighborhood park for the residents of the city at large. The park will be maintained by the city.

(d)

Water areas within a Planned Development District may count as land area in calculating the number of dwelling units per acre, but in no case shall counted water area exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the total site area.

(e)

In exchange for increased open space and decreased amounts of impervious surface, the city may grant a height variance.

7.16.07 Design, bulk and location standards.

1.

Site design.

(a)

All sites shall be designed with regard to the topographical and natural features of the site.

(b)

Variances in the setbacks may be allowed for all housing types, provided that in granting the variance, the comprehensive plan will be furthered.

(c)

Land uses near the periphery of the Planned Development District shall be designed so as to be compatible with adjacent areas.

2.

Living area requirements.

(a)

The minimum living space/unit shall not be less than that which is required in the specific zoning district, as established in this code.

3.

Tree conservation.

(a)

Existing trees shall be preserved in accordance with this code.

(b)

Trees removed shall be replaced in accordance with this code.

4.

Streets.

(a)

Public streets shall be designed in accordance with this code.

(b)

Private, nondedicated streets shall be designed in accordance with this code.

5.

Erosion control and stormwater management.

(a)

All erosion control and stormwater management standards shall be followed as set forth in the Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Policy and Procedures Manual.

6.

Parking.

(a)

Parking shall be provided in accordance with this code. A parking plan will be provided by the applicant for all parking areas and single-family zoning districts.

(b)

All parking areas will be landscaped in accordance with this code.

7.

Lighting.

(a)

All off street parking lots shall be adequately lit. The development review committee shall determine adequacy of lighting for parking lots according to parking lot lighting engineering standards.

(b)

All lighting shall be arranged so as to direct light away from adjoining property and residential areas.

8.

Street signs and street lighting.

(a)

All streets and areas of pedestrian use shall be adequately lit. The DRC shall determine adequacy of lighting, according to street lighting engineering standards.

(b)

The character, size and shape of all outdoor signs shall conform to the standards that are set forth in this code. Signs for commercial uses shall conform to the requirements for signs in section 13.18.00 of this code. Signs in residential areas shall conform to the requirements for signs in section 3.18.00 of this code.

9.

Utilities.

(a)

All utilities shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the standards as prescribed by the DRC as set forth in the Utility Construction Standards, current edition.

(b)

Underground utilities are encouraged where possible.

10.

Buffering.

(a)

All buffering between land uses and land use categories shall be maintained as established by this code.

11.

Multi-family.

(a)

The multi-family design standards provided in section 7.27.00 shall apply.

(Ord. No. 1268, § 12, 11-19-91; Ord. No. 1406, § 1, 11-19-96; Ord. No. 1741, § I, 12-17-2004; Ord. No. 2021-2233, § 6, 7-20-2021)