(a)

Purpose. The Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zone allows a single zoning district to combine a variety of uses, densities, and design characteristics. It applies to projects that:

(1)

are of substantial public benefit or are in furtherance of some City objective; and

(2)

have one or more of the following characteristics:

(i)

common or public open space areas;

(ii)

the maintenance of common spaces at the expense of those directly benefiting from it;

(iii)

a mixture of uses;

(iv)

a variety of housing types, and a mixture of densities and lot sizes in residential areas;

(v)

preservation of natural amenities; and/or

(vi)

creation of additional amenities.

It is not the purpose nor intent of the PUD Zoning simply to bypass standard zoning district regulations.

(b)

Applicability. The specific regulations and the general rules set forth in this article apply in a PUD Zone. In case of a conflict, PUD Zone requirements supersede other zoning requirements.

(Ord. No. 1236, § 1(Exh. A), 7-18-2017)

(a)

General. PUD zoning may be established consistent with Article 29, Amendments (section 10.08.3800 and following).

(b)

Pre-application conferences. Before filing an application for PUD zoning, the prospective applicant must submit to the Development Services Department preliminary plans, sketches, and other basic site information as required by the Department, and consult with the Department as to the relation of the proposal to the General Plan, any applicable specific plan, and this Article 13.

(c)

Application. An application for PUD zoning must be made in accordance with the provisions of Article 29. In addition to the standard requirements set forth on the City's application form, the application must include the following:

(1)

Written documents as follows:

(i)

A legal description or assessor's parcel numbers and a map of the total site proposed for development, including a statement of the present ownership and zoning;

(ii)

The proposed amenities and benefits to the public and/or the project that would not be attainable through traditional zoning. (See section 10.08.1760(a).) This includes a concise statement of one page or less describing these public benefits and a statement of the planning objectives to be achieved by the PUD zoning through the particular approach proposed, including a description of the character of the proposed development and the rationale behind the assumptions and choices made by the applicant;

(iii)

In narrative and diagrams, describe all land uses to be established in various areas and buildings of the district in detail sufficient to generally describe the proposed PUD Zone;

(iv)

Quantitative data for the following: the total number and type of dwelling units; the parcel size; the proposed maximum lot coverage of structures; the approximate gross and net residential densities; the total amount of open space; the total amount of usable open space; the total amount of nonresidential construction; and other studies as may be required by the Development Services Director; and

(2)

Site plan and supporting maps are required when needed to support an assertion of public benefit under section 10.08.1760 (a), as follows:

(i)

Architectural renderings of typical structures and improvements, including elevations. Such drawings shall be sufficient to relay the basic architectural intent of the proposed improvements but need not be encumbered with final details at this stage;

(ii)

The tentative street and lot pattern;

(iii)

The location and floor area size of all existing and proposed buildings, structures, and other improvements, including maximum heights, types of dwelling units, density per type, and nonresidential structures, including recreational and/or commercial facilities.

(iv)

The location and size in acres or square feet of all areas to be conveyed, dedicated, or reserved as common open spaces, public parks, recreation areas, school sites, and similar public and semi-public uses;

(v)

The existing and proposed circulation system of arterial, collector, and local streets, including off-street parking areas, service areas, loading areas, major points of access to public rights-of-way, and points of ingress and egress to the development;

(vi)

The existing and proposed pedestrian walk areas, including their possible inter-relationships with the vehicular circulation plan;

(vii)

The existing and proposed utility systems, including, but not limited to sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water, electric, gas, telephone, cable and internet lines;

(viii)

A map of the PUD showing topography data indicating clearly the character of the terrain; the type, location, condition, and size of the trees or tree groups and other natural vegetation; other natural features; and the existing development to be retained;

(ix)

A landscape plan indicating the quantity, size, and type of materials. An irrigation plan shall also be required;

(x)

Sufficient information on land areas adjacent to the proposed PUD Zone to indicate the relationships between the proposed development and the existing and proposed adjacent areas, including land uses, zoning classifications, densities, circulation systems, public facilities, and unique natural features of the landscape;

(xi)

The proposed treatment of the perimeter of the PUD, including the materials and techniques used, such as screens, fences, walls, dedications and vehicle and pedestrian connection points;

(xii)

For residential uses, a residential lot plan; and for commercial uses, a commercial site plan (including lots, driveways, buildings, parking, internal circulation patterns and access to public right-of-way). For residential development, the lotting plan must include lot sizes and locations, public streets, open space, parks, landscape features and other amenities; and

(xiii)

Any additional information required by the City necessary to evaluate the character, impact, or proposed public benefit of the proposed PUD Zoning.

(Ord. No. 1236, § 1(Exh. A), 7-18-2017)

(a)

Approval. The Planning Commission and City Council will review the proposed PUD. If approved, the City Council will take the action by ordinance, which establishes the PUD zoning regulations for the area.

(b)

Format and contents. The ordinance will set forth the basic elements of the PUD Zone, including:

(1)

Purpose and intent.

(2)

Permitted uses: a listing of all uses to be permitted within the district, or in specific locations within the district. Any use may be permitted in a PUD Zone as long as the use is in conformance with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.

(3)

Conditional uses: a listing of uses to be conditionally allowed within the district or within specific locations within the district.

(4)

Site development regulations: the maximum or minimum regulations, as appropriate, governing site dimensions, required yards and distances between buildings, site coverage, building height, residential density, floor area ratio, open space requirements, accessory facilities and uses, and other aspects of the proposed development.

(5)

Parking and loading requirements.

(6)

Special requirements: additional regulations as are appropriate to assure a harmonious relationship between uses and a compatible relationship with existing or potential uses within adjoining districts. This may include additional height limitations, yard requirements, landscaping and screening, provisions governing outdoor activities, and other requirements.

(7)

A concise description in one page or less setting forth what qualifies the PUD under section 10.08.1760(a).

(8)

Incorporating by reference specific site plan or design exhibits when these elements are used to support an assertion of public benefit under section 10.08.1760 (a).

(Ord. No. 1236, § 1(Exh. A), 7-18-2017)

A development review permit is required prior to the issuance of building permits in a PUD Zone as specified in Article 30 (section 10.08.3920 and following).

(Ord. No. 1236, § 1(Exh. A), 7-18-2017)

The City will process a proposed amendment to a PUD Zone in the same manner as any zoning amendment under Article 29 (section 10.08.3800 and following).

(Ord. No. 1236, § 1(Exh. A), 7-18-2017)