The planned development combining zone is created in order to provide for the efficient and economical usage of existing buildings, structures and land within developed areas of the city, while substantially preserving the character of the primary zoning district in which such building, structure or land is located. It is intended that the: PD zone be combined with other primary zoning districts in order to allow for minor flexibility in the enforcement of land use, land and structure regulations of the primary zoning district for projects which have special features beneficial to the city or its residents and property owners. It is further intended that the: PD zone be utilized for developed properties of less than one acre, and for properties fully or partially developed in accordance with an overall development plan under Chapter 17.30 of this title.

(Ord. 572 (part), 1972.)

Uses allowed by right are all of those uses which are allowed by right in the underlying zone (primary zone) with which the planned development combining zone is combined. Where properties are partially or fully developed under Chapter 17.30 of this title, they shall first be zoned to the primary zoning district they most nearly resemble, and be subject to the permitted uses, conditions, and requirements of its adopted development plan pursuant to Chapter 17.30 of this title.

(Ord. 572 (part), 1982.)

Notwithstanding other provisions of this code to the contrary, the following uses may be permitted subject to conditions and requirements as determined by the planning commission and city council in issuance of a planned development permit:

A.

Condominiums, stock cooperatives, community apartments, and other undivided-interest projects with exclusive occupancy provisions;

B.

Condominium conversions of residential and commercial properties;

C.

Mixed land-use projects where more than fifty percent of the building, structure, or land is devoted to a use permitted by the primary zoning district;

D.

Projects of similar burden of use than uses which would be permitted in the primary zoning district, as determined by the planning commission;

E.

Projects of substantial public improvement or substantial economic or cultural benefit to the city, its residents, business community and property owners in the opinion of the planning commission and city council.

(Ord. 572 (part), 1982.)

Terms, conditions, provisions, limitations, restrictions and requirements normally imposed on a planned development permit may be more or less restrictive than those required in the underlying zone. Such conditions and requirements shall be designed to protect and maintain property values and community amenities in the subject area, and foster and maintain the health, safety and general welfare of the city, its property owners and residents.

(Ord. 512 (part), 1982.)

A.

When combined with a primary zone, all land and structure regulations of the underlying primary zone shall apply, unless specifically modified by the approved planned development permit. Such modifications may only include modifications to the following items:

1.

Minimum parcel area;

2.

Maximum building coverage;

3.

Minimum parcel width;

4.

Minimum yards and setbacks;

5.

Maximum building height;

6.

Parking requirements.

B.

Maximum residential density shall remain as permitted in the underlying zone. (Ord. 572 (part), 1982.)

The provisions of this chapter do not supersede other regulations of this code unless specifically indicated, nor other federal, state or local regulations and ordinances.

(Ord. 572 (part), 1982.)

Planned development combining zones may be established upon application of a property owner or upon the initiative of the planning commission or city council in accordance with procedures set forth in Chapter 17.68 for amendment of zoning. An application to combine a planned development zone with an underlying zone shall require submission by the applicant of a development plan in accordance with Section 17.30.080 and other appurtenant data, along with fees as adopted by resolution of the city council. Where the project is combined with applications for a tentative subdivision map or design-review historic zone, consideration of these matters may be processed concurrently.

(Ord. 572 (part), 1982.)

A.

Upon completion of a final determination of the planned development combining zone by the city council, a planned development permit specifying the terms, conditions, provisions, limitations, restrictions and requirements of the project will be issued for the project by the building official upon application. No building permit may be issued for the project unless such building permit plans are in accordance with all elements of the planned development permit.

B.

Where specific terms, conditions, provisions, limitations, restrictions and requirements have not been specified in the rezoning process, or where modifications or changes are requested to the project or conditions and requirements, the planned development permit shall be considered by the planning commission under the procedures specified under Chapter 17.62 of this title.

C.

Minor changes not involving specific terms, conditions, provisions, limitations, restrictions and requirements of the planned development permit and not involving new uses may be made upon written approval of the building official.

(Ord. 572 (part), 1982.)