A.

The purpose of the planned unit development option is to provide greater flexibility and encourage more design creativity than is generally done under traditional lot by lot development, while insuring substantial compliance with the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan; and permitting more advantageous use of sites through the arrangement of structures, circulation, parking, open spaces, and transfer of development rights.

B.

The use of this provision superimposes the regulations of the planned unit development upon the underlying zoning districts without changing the fundamental intent of the underlying district regulations while providing flexibility in the application of those requirements. (Ord. 269 (part), 2002; Ord. 329 §1(part), 2006)

A.

Residential. A planned unit development consisting of residential uses may be permitted in any zoning district classification allowing residential uses.

B.

Mixed Residential and Commercial. A planned unit development consisting of a mix of residential and limited commercial uses may be permitted in any zoning district allowing residential and commercial uses.

C.

Commercial. A planned unit development consisting of commercial uses may be permitted in any zoning district allowing for commercial uses.

D.

Industrial. A planned unit development consisting of industrial uses may be permitted in any zoning district allowing for industrial uses. (Ord. 269 (part), 2002)

Individual uses and structures in a planned unit development need not comply with the specific building height or locations, building size or bulk, lot size or lot dimensions, road standards, or land coverage of the underlying use district provided the underlying zoning's spirit and intent are consistent with the overall planned development and the county's comprehensive plan. (Ord. 269 (part), 2002; Ord. 329 §1(part), 2006)

For the purpose of identifying land areas for a planned unit development, they shall be classified as follows and limited to parcels of not less than the size indicated:

A.

Residential: five acres (one acre within a rural activity center);

B.

Commercial: one acre;

C.

Mixed, residential and limited commercial: five acres (one acre within a rural activity center);

D.

Industrial: one acre. (Ord. 269 (part), 2002)

Applications for a planned unit development are processed according to the procedures prescribed in Title 14. (Ord. 269 (part), 2002)

A preliminary development plan shall be submitted to the planning department for review. The preliminary plan shall show the general intent and text describing the features of the plan. The planning department shall determine the plan to be in harmony and agreement with the development policies of the comprehensive plan. (Ord. 269 (part), 2002)

In projects exclusively residential, the land area and characteristics shall be such that:

A.

Residential dwelling unit density shall be determined by the density permitted in the underlying zoning classification via the standards in Chapter 17.18.

B.

Residential projects may propose concepts such as:

1.

Four-unit single-family clusters with party walls, one side and one front yard for each unit;

2.

Single-family row houses with party side walls;

3.

Single-family double row houses with party side and rear walls;

4.

Public and private access lanes;

5.

Varied, lot size subdivisions;

6.

Establishment of greenbelts or other open areas, or community buildings or recreation facilities;

7.

Multiple ownerships may participate in a PUD provided all parcels are contiguous to at least one other parcel in the planned unit development;

8.

The transfer of residential dwelling units is permitted throughout the planned unit development provided the transfer does not occur from a higher density zone to a lower density zone;

9.

Every parcel must retain one residential dwelling unit, excluding open space tracts. (Ord. 269 (part), 2002; Ord. 329 §1(part), 2006)

10.

Within the Burbank urban growth area, density increase up to six dwelling units per acre per WWCC 17.18.050(D).

(Ord. No. 371, § III(Exh. A, Pt. G), 8-3-2009; Ord. No. 488, § IV(Exh. B, § 5), 5-24-2021)

In residential districts immediately abutting and adjoining nonresidential zoned property, mixed land use projects are permitted provided:

A.

The site shall abut, and the major internal street serving the planned unit development shall be functionally connected to at least one primary or secondary arterial, as defined in the comprehensive plan for Walla Walla.

B.

The size and type of nonresidential establishments to be integrated into the project are specifically and selectively authorized by the hearing examiner.

C.

Automobile circulation and parking for nonresidential uses are oriented towards the adjoining developed nonresidential district.

D.

Nonresidential uses are limited to ground floor locations, and fifty percent of the total ground floor building area. (Ord. 269 (part), 2002; Ord. 329 §1(part), 2006)

All planned unit development projects shall demonstrate that there is a public benefit to be gained by a permitted degree of deviation from the underlying zoning district such as:

A.

Additional or better related open space;

B.

Better or more convenient services;

C.

Preservation of a natural asset;

D.

Additional public use facilities;

E.

Other public benefit features. (Ord. 269 (part), 2002)

A.

A project which plats or subdivides land for sale and individual ownership shall properly record the plat with the Walla Walla County auditor prior to the issuance of any building permits or authorization to commence construction.

B.

A project proposing multiple land uses in a residentially zoned area shall complete construction of fifty percent of the residential part of the project prior to the issuance of building permits for any nonresidential constructions.

C.

Prior to the application for a building permit or other authorization to commence work, the project shall be accompanied by:

1.

Any bond required by the county guaranteeing completion of a specific defined portion of the project as authorized and approved, and/or a standard plat bond if subdivision and sale of lots is a part of the project;

2.

Deeds to any land or properties intended for public ownership and use in the completed project;

3.

A complete project site plan and construction plans and specifications for the initial buildings. (Ord. 269 (part), 2002; Ord. 329 §1(part), 2006)

Failure to actively pursue an authorized project shall subject the project to review by the hearing examiner to determine whether a time extension should be granted or whether the following actions should be initiated. If no construction permits have been issued within twelve months of authorization by the county commissioners, the county shall terminate project and cancel all conditional grants. County administrative departments shall void all permits. (Ord. 269 (part), 2002; Ord. 309 (part), 2005; Ord. 329 §1(part), 2006)