The NPUD district allows a variety of residential housing types, within a relatively small area, using imaginative design and avoiding monotonous repetition of pattern. Development within this district is often concentrated, preserving as much of the natural open space as possible.

(Code 1992, § 16.20.050.1; Ord. No. 221-H, § 4, 10-20-2016)

The purpose of the NPUD district regulations is to allow for a variety of housing types, while preserving as much of the open space as possible through imaginative design.

(Code 1992, § 16.20.050.2; Ord. No. 221-H, § 4, 10-20-2016

Uses in these districts shall be allowed as provided in the Matrix: Use Permissions and Parking Requirements.

(Code 1992, § 16.20.050.3; Ord. No. 221-H, § 4, 10-20-2016)

The NPUD districts are the NPUD-1, NPUD-2 and NPUD-3 districts.

16.20.050.4.1. NPUD-1 Neighborhood Planned Unit Development-1.

This district allows multifamily structures.

16.20.050.4.2. NPUD-2 Neighborhood Planned Unit Development-2.

This district allows multifamily structures.

16.20.050.4.3. NPUD-3 Neighborhood Planned Unit Development-3.

This district allows multifamily structures.

(Code 1992, § 16.20.050.4.2; Ord. No. 221-H, § 4, 10-20-2016)

A.

A neighborhood planned unit development shall require approval of a master development plan. The master development plan shall meet the substantive requirements and conditions of, and shall be approved, as provided in the use specific standards.

B.

The majority of land in the City consists of smaller lots which are already developed. Large parcels of land available for redevelopment are uncommon and land assembly can be difficult. The development standards of this chapter have been designed to address the predominant lot pattern of the City. However, in an instance where a larger tract of land is available, deviation from certain development standards, such as individual lot areas and internal building setbacks, may be appropriate.

C. The criteria set forth in the use specific standards are intended to allow for consideration of alternative plans that comply with the development standards set forth in the respective district.

(Code 1992, § 16.20.050.5; Ord. No. 221-H, § 4, 10-20-2016)

Development potential is slightly different within the districts to respect the character of the neighborhoods. Achieving maximum development potential will depend upon market forces, such as minimum desirable unit size, and development standards, such as minimum lot size, parking requirements, height restrictions, and building setbacks.

Minimum Lot Area, Maximum Density and Maximum Intensity

(Code 1992, § 16.20.050.6; Ord. No. 166-H, § 3, 5-21-2015; Ord. No. 221-H, § 4, 10-20-2016)

Maximum Building Height (All Districts)

Minimum Building Setbacks (All Districts)

(Code 1992, § 16.20.050.7; Ord. No. 893-G, § 18, 9-4-2008; Ord. No. 221-H, § 4, 10-20-2016)

The following design criteria allow the property owner and design professional to choose their preferred architectural style, building form, scale and massing, while creating a framework for good urban design practices which create a positive experience for the pedestrian.

Site layout and orientation. The City is committed to creating and preserving a network of linkages for pedestrians. Consequently, pedestrian and vehicle connections between public rights-of-way and private property are subject to a hierarchy of transportation, which begins with the pedestrian.

Building and parking layout and orientation.

1.

Planned unit developments shall relate to the development of the surrounding properties. This means that for the perimeter of the development there shall be no internally oriented buildings where rear yards, and rear façades face toward a street or the front façade of a building not in the development.

2.

All mechanical equipment and utility functions (e.g. electrical conduits, meters, HVAC equipment) shall be located behind the front façade line of the principal structure. Mechanical equipment that is visible from the primary street shall be screened with a material that is compatible with the architecture of the principal structure.

3.

Parking, detention and retention ponds, drainage ditches and accessory structures shall be located behind the principal building to the rear of the property. Detention and retention ponds and drainage ditches shall comply with the design standards set forth in the drainage and surface water management section.

Building and architectural design standards. All buildings should present an inviting, human scale façade to the streets, internal drives, parking areas and surrounding neighborhoods. The architectural elements of a building should give it character, richness and visual interest.

Building style.

1.

New construction shall utilize an identifiable architectural style which is recognized by design professionals as having a basis in academic architectural design philosophies.

2.

Renovations, additions and accessory structures shall utilize the architectural style of the existing structure, or the entire existing structure shall be modified to utilize an identifiable architectural style which is recognized by design professionals as having a basis in academic architectural design philosophies.

(Code 1992, § 16.20.050.8; Ord. No. 1029-G, § 18, 9-8-2011; Ord. No. 221-H, § 4, 10-20-2016; Ord. No. 287-H, § 41, 7-20-2017)