A.

Purpose. The planned unit development (PUD) overlay zoning district facilitates development by permitting flexibility to accommodate creative and imaginative designs that may not be possible under conventional regulations. It is intended to accommodate site constraints and unique circumstances that may include topography or environmentally sensitive lands.

B.

Applicability. The PUD overlay zoning district is permitted in all character areas as set forth in the General Plan. A PUD overlay zoning district provides for the establishment of distinct regulations as adopted by the city council. A PUD overlay may be applied to any zoning district in the city, except for the Surprise Heritage District (SHD), traditional neighborhood development (TND), or on any individual residential dwellings. Where a provision in a PUD overlay zoning district varies from this ordinance, the provisions in the PUD overlay zoning district shall govern.

C.

Rationale. An application may request deviations from regulations in this ordinance, as permitted in this section. The proposal shall identify the various constraints associated with site and demonstrate how the design meets the following guiding objectives of a PUD overlay zoning district.

1.

Development enriches the whole community through creating a unique sense of place for the residents within the PUD overlay zoning district as well as those in surrounding neighborhoods.

2.

Provide for a variety of coordinated and compatible land uses through innovative site planning.

3.

Create a higher standard of development than would be accomplished through the development of individual parcels through conventional zoning regulations.

4.

Planned and integrated comprehensive transportation systems for pedestrian and vehicular traffic as outlined in this ordinance, which may include provisions for mass transportation and roadways, bicycle or equestrian paths, pedestrian walkways and other similar transportation facilities to meet the site conditions.

5.

Preserve existing environmentally sensitive lands that exceeds the minimum open space area required in the ordinance and provide for and well-designed open space amenities.

6.

Fulfills the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan as well as specific plans for city areas that may include, but are not limited to cultural, educational, medical, and/or recreational facilities.

7.

Provide for a variety of housing types, employment opportunities, and commercial services to achieve a balanced community for families of a wide variety of ages, sizes, and levels of income.

8.

Site structures to take maximum advantage of the natural and man-made environment, provide view corridors, and minimize adverse environmental impact on surrounding areas during the development stages.

9.

Avoid premature or inappropriate development that would result in incompatible uses or would create traffic and public service demands that exceed the capacity of existing or planned facilities.

10.

All standards set forth in an approved PUD document shall carry the full force of law.

D.

Permitted uses.

1.

All uses shall comply with the underlying zoning district.

E.

General regulations and permitted deviations.

1.

The PUD overlay district may establish alternate standards for those found in Chapter 106 and Chapter 107. Standards developed through the PUD overlay district rezoning process shall be appropriate to the location and context for the site for which the project is proposed. Standards created through the PUD overlay should also assist in the fulfillment of the goals, objectives, and policies in the General Plan. Approval of the standards is based on the site plan provided as part of the PUD.

2.

All PUD districts shall otherwise adhere to the regulations established in this ordinance. Any PUD overlay zoning districts containing standards that do not adhere to Chapter 106 or Chapter 107 shall be identified at the time of PUD zoning approval and shall be set forth in the development plan.

(Ord. No. 2024-03, § 1(Exh. A), 3-5-24; Ord. No. 2025-08, § 1(Exh. A), 5-20-25)