Planned unit developments are permitted in order to allow diversification in use and in the relationships of various buildings, structures, and open spaces in building groups and variations in the allowable heights of buildings and structures, while insuring substantial compliance with the provisions of this title. In addition, planned unit developments are intended to achieve a higher quality of development through better adjustment to terrain and greater preservation of natural features than could otherwise be achieved, while still maintaining privacy for individual homesites. It is the intent of this chapter to require that adequate standards related to the public health, safety, and general welfare be observed without imposing undue restrictions on developers attempting to secure the advantages of comprehensive site planning for coordinating residential or commercial development. Where use is made of the planned unit development process, as provided in this chapter, a zoning permit shall not be issued for the development, or any part thereof, until the development has been approved as herein provided.

(Ord. 1967-80 § 1 (6111), 1967)

The procedures set forth in Sections 18.44.030 through 18.44.090 shall apply to the establishment of a planned unit development in any zoning district wherein it is a permitted use.

(Ord. 1967-80 § 1 (6111.1), 1967)

Application shall be made for a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 18.72 and shall be accompanied by the required information.

(Ord. 1967-80 § 1 (6111.2), 1967)

Action on application for a conditional use permit to allow the establishment of a planned unit development shall be as specified in Chapters 18.72 and 18.76. Plans and other information submitted with the application shall be referred to the town planner, building inspector, town engineer, a member of the architectural and site control commission, and the fire chief, for review. These officials, through the town planner, shall report their findings and recommendations to the planning commission.

(Ord. 1967-80 § 1 (6111.3), 1967)

Planned unit developments in all districts shall comply with the following requirements:

A.

The parcel on which the development is to be located shall be in one ownership and include an area of at least ten acres or be bounded on all sides by streets, public open spaces, boundary lines of less restricted zoning districts, or other conditions which the planning commission finds makes the parcel more desirable to develop as a single unit.

B.

The proposed development shall be designed to produce an environment of stable and desirable character in harmony with the character of the surrounding area.

C.

The arrangement of buildings on the site shall be such as to provide standards of light, air, and privacy at least equivalent to the standards required under this title for lots developed individually. The spacing between main buildings shall be at least equivalent to the spacing which would be required between buildings similarly developed under the terms of this title on separate parcels, due consideration being given to building height and to the openness normally afforded by intervening streets. In R-1 districts this requirement for space between buildings may be waived if the planning commission finds that reduction or elimination of space between main buildings will result in significant advantages in preserving natural features and adaptation to terrain, and provide standards of light, air and privacy at least equivalent to those otherwise prevailing in the district.

D.

The development shall not produce a volume of traffic in excess of the capacity for which the access streets are designed. Vehicular entrances and exits shall be carefully located and designed to minimize traffic hazards. The unit development plan shall provide for safe, convenient internal circulation, pedestrian and vehicular.

E.

A common area which is intended to serve a planned unit development shall be held as one parcel in which the owner of each parcel served by the common area in the planned unit development shall have an undivided interest. An appropriate open space or conservation easement covering the common area and suitable to the town shall be dedicated to the town. Guarantees suitable to the town shall be made to assure the continued maintenance of such common areas. All residential open space preserves shown on the town general plan shall be designated as common areas at the time of development and shall be treated as required by this chapter.

F.

A planned unit development in a P-C district shall conform with the approved general development plan and general development schedule for the P-C district in which located.

G.

A planned unit development in any district other than a P-C district shall conform with all requirements of this title for such district except as otherwise specifically permitted by this chapter. Planned unit developments in districts other than P-C districts shall in addition to other requirements comply with the following:

1.

Yards not less in dimension than required in the combining district in which situated shall be provided along the parcel lines bounding each planned unit development.

(Ord. 1971-113 § 2, 1971; Ord. 1967-80 § 1 (6111.4), 1967)

A. A residential planned unit development is a development planned and executed as a unit and consisting of single-family dwellings, together with related uses serving only the individual planned unit development.

B.

The development may include a community stable and shall include the provision for park and recreation areas adequate to meet the needs of the anticipated population of the development, and such open areas, wooded conservation areas and residential open space preserves as may be specified in the general plan, or in the approved general development plan and general development schedule for any P-C district.

C.

A planned unit development which involves a division of land into two or more parcels shall comply with the ordinances of the town regulating the division of land.

D.

Buildings and other structures shall be located on the site in accordance with the approved planned unit development plan and thereafter such plan shall govern.

E.

The area of any individual building site shall not be less than permitted by subsection B of Section 18.50.050.

F.

Parking spaces shall be provided consistent with Section 18.60.110 in a garage or carport and adequate parking space for visitors shall be provided in reasonable proximity to each dwelling unit.

G.

The maximum amount of impervious surface on parcels in a planned unit development may be established for the planned unit development.

H.

Affordable Housing. On lots to be developed for housing pursuant to Section 17.20.215, up to four attached or detached affordable dwelling units may be allowed on a parcel, provided, that the combined floor area of these units does not exceed that which would otherwise be permitted were the parcel developed for a single-family residence.

I.

Multifamily Affordable Housing. A residential planned unit development may be developed to provide multifamily affordable housing consistent with Section 2482 of the Housing Element of the General Plan.

J.

Housing in C-C and A-P Districts. In C-C and A-P districts on those parcels identified in either the Nathhorst Triangle Area Plan or the Village Square Area Plan as suitable for housing, detached or attached single-family homes may be permitted. The PUD shall establish the number of dwelling units, floor area, impervious surface, parking, height and setback limits which are compatible with adjoining and nearby existing and permitted uses. The distances between main buildings as provided for in Section 18.44.050 may be modified in the same way as that section permits modifications in R-1 districts. Such permit may also establish limits on occupancy of such dwellings. A PUD for this purpose may be combined with a commercial or administrative-professional PUD.

K.

The figure of eighty-five percent, which limits the size of a single building on a parcel, as found on line 7 of Table 1A, may be modified as a part of a planned unit development.

(Ord. 1998-312 § 1, 1998; Ord. 1995-285 § 1 Exh. A (part), 1995: Ord. 1992-272 § 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 1991-261 §§ 3, 4, 1991; Ord. 1979-166 § 7, 1979; Ord. 1967-80 § (6111.5), 1967)

A. A commercial or administrative-professional planned unit development is a development planned and executed as a unit and consisting of commercial uses together with related uses.

B.

The development shall make adequate provision for delivery and shipment of materials by truck; standing space for service vehicles; and parking for visitors, clients, customers and employees. In no case shall a lesser number of parking or loading spaces be provided than required by Chapter 18.60.

C.

Noise, dust, odor, smoke and vibration shall be limited or controlled so as not to be detrimental to uses within the development or on adjoining properties.

D.

Buildings and other structures shall be located on the site in accordance with the approved planned unit development thereafter such plan shall govern. Where a commercial or administrative-professional planned unit development is contiguous with a community-commercial or administrative-professional district, the required yard may be reduced below the normal required yard, provided the resulting design between the two properties is found to be consistent in terms of light, air and privacy with the purposes and intent of the districts.

(Ord. 1992-272 § 1 (part), 1992; Ord. 1990-250 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 1990; Ord. 1967-80 § 1 (6111.6), 1967)

A planned unit development plan and any requirement imposed as a condition of granting a conditional use permit therefor, may be amended or modified on application by the landowner; or proceedings to amend or modify the conditional use permit may be initiated by the planning commission or the council. The procedure for an amendment or modification shall be the same as that for acting on the original application.

(Ord. 1967-80 § 1 (6111.7), 1967)

Unless an extension of time is granted by the planning commission, a conditional use permit for a planned unit development shall be void if no development has started and there has been no substantial progress within one year from the date the conditional use permit was granted.

(Ord. 1967-80 § 1 (6111.8), 1967)