West St Paul City Zoning Code
PRD PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
§ 153.295 INTENT.
In addition to the general purposes of Planned Development Districts as described in § 153.280, the purposes of the Planned Residential Development District (PRD) are to allow greater variety in the types of residential environment available to the residents in the city, to respond to recent changes in housing demands and in new housing concepts, to encourage the provision of privately controlled common open space ancillary to new housing developments, and to allow a more efficient allocation and maintenance of public facilities such as streets and utility lines serving new housing developments.
(Ord. passed 10-11-1963)
§ 153.296 PERMITTED USES.
Dwelling units in detached, semi-detached, attached or multi-story structures, or combinations thereof, as specified in the approved plan.
(Ord. passed 10-11-1963)
§ 153.297 DENSITY.
(A) It is intended that the gross density (number of housing units per acre of land) of the PRD District shall not exceed the density that would be achieved with the existing zoning district; however, the City Council may approve a higher density for good cause, but in no case shall the higher density exceed 115% of that permitted by the original district.
(B) An applicant desiring higher densities shall show that the higher number will not have an undue or adverse impact upon existing public facilities and upon the reasonable use and enjoyment of neighboring property and is appropriate for that site. In determining the reasonableness of the authorized housing units per acre, the physical amenities, increased efficiency in public facilities and services, and preservation of natural resources and amenities beyond ordinance requirements may be considered.
(Ord. passed 10-11-1963)