A.

The purpose of the PUD district is to provide more flexibility and latitude of design to, provide for a greater variety of principle and accessory uses in the development or redevelopment of lands, to meet the technological changes in concepts and to encourage initiative and more efficient allocation and creative development of parks, recreation areas and open space.

B.

To best accomplish these objectives, and in order to develop an acceptable plan that is in keeping with other chapters of this title, it is essential that the proponents coordinate their development with the planning commission. (Ord. 7-1971 § 2(part): Ord. 46-1969 § 207.1)

A planned unit development zone may be established upon any tract of land held by a single owner or under unified control; provided all provisions of this title are accomplished in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and provided that from the plan submitted, the planning commission finds that the proposed planned unit development district has an acceptable relationship to the major traffic thoroughfare plan and land use plan of the area. Further, great care and discretion should be given to the proper size and spacing of planned unit development districts to keep from over-capacitating utility lines and streets. (Ord. 7-1971 § 2(part): Ord. 46-1969 § 207.2)

A planned unit development district shall be approved only on a tract of land proposed to be developed under the PUD concept and may be approved by the planning commission; provided, that the proponents have established, to the approval and acceptance of the city, that connection and availability of water exists that is sufficient to service the needs of the proposed uses and structures and that one or more of the following conditions exist:

A.

Because of unusual physical features of the property itself or of the neighborhood in which it is located, a substantial deviation from the regulations otherwise applicable is necessary or appropriate in order to conserve a physical or topographic feature of importance to the city;

B.

The property or its neighborhood has an historical character or economic or cultural importance to the community that will be protected by use of a PUD;

C.

The property is adjacent to or across a street from property which has been developed or redeveloped under a PUD and it is determined that a PUD will contribute to the maintenance of the amenities and values of the neighboring property;

D.

The design of the PUD illustrates a unique urban design concept that properly relates to adjoining properties;

E.

Planned business development proposal shall meet one or more of the above conditions, in addition to the following:

1.

That the planned business development shall maintain or enhance the environmental integrity of the city and the vicinity in which it is to be located,

2.

That the planned business development shall be determined to be compatible with vicinity existing and proposed uses,

3.

That the planned business development shall provide identified economic development opportunities, while successfully mitigating impacts.

(Ord. 471-1988 § 5; Ord. 7-1971 § 2(part): Ord. 46-1969 § 207.3; Ord. No. 1495, § 7, 4-17-2025)

The proponents of a planned unit development district shall make written application in accordance with the provisions of this chapter to the planning commission for the rezoning of property for a planned unit development district. The request of a PUD zone change shall be accompanied by a preliminary development plan and a detailed statement of the type of development proposed for the property in question, said statement to include but not to be limited to the following:

A.

The character of the residential development proposed, to include the type of dwelling units, approximate dwelling unit density per tract, general height of buildings, building lot coverage, etc.;

B.

The type of open space and recreational facilities proposed;

C.

A statement as to whether or not a homeowners association is intended;

D.

Nonresidential uses proposed; detailed description of said use must be included in the statement;

E.

For planned business developments: a detailed description of proposed uses, the proposed character of the development, the approximate number of buildings, the extent of parking, a statement of compatibility with vicinity existing and proposed uses, and proposed methods to mitigate impacts.

F.

Detailed, verifiable, and authenticated documentation of the availability to connect to a water source that is sufficient and adequate to service the needs of the proposed uses and structures.

(Ord. 471-1988 § 2; Ord. 7-1971 § 2(part): Ord. 46-1969 § 207.4; Ord. No. 1495, § 8, 4-17-2025)

A.

A time period of two years, beginning with the approval of the required detailed PUD plan, shall be required. Failure to begin construction within this two-year period shall void the plan as approved, unless a request for extension of time is granted by the city planning commission.

B.

Application for extension of time shall be made to the planning commission and shall be accompanied by such evidence as is necessary to show substantial need, and shall be made before the two-year expiration date. The planning commission will hold at least one public hearing on the request and if, from the evidence submitted, the commission finds that an extension is warranted, a recommendation will then be made to the city council. If the council concurs with the recommendation of the commission, it may then by resolution grant the extension. (Ord. 7-1971 § 2(part): Ord. 46-1969 § 207.5)

The city council shall have the power to make and adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary and proper to effectuate the purposes of this chapter, and to recommend such scheduled fees as are required to cover the cost of advertising, inspection and review of each project, which shall be effective upon approval by the board of trustees. (Ord. 7-1971 § 2(part): Ord. 46-1969 § 207.6)

The subdivision of land zoned PUD shall be subject to such requirements for approval and recording as have been established by the city planning commission in its subdivision ordinance, except as herein specified. The uniqueness of each proposal for the planned unit development requires that the specifications for the width and surfacing of streets and highways, alleyways for public utilities, for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, public parks and playgrounds, school sites, storm drainage, water supply and distribution, sanitary sewers and sewage collection and treatment shall be subject to modification from the specifications established by the subdivision ordinance of the city as amended from time to time. The planning commission may, therefore, waive or modify the specifications otherwise applicable for a particular public facility where the planning commission finds that such specifications are not required in the interest of the planned unit development and that modifications of such specifications are not inconsistent with the interests of the city. (Ord. 7-1971 § 2(part): Ord. 46-1969 § 207.7)

A.

The development plan of the PUD district shall meet the requirements of accepted land planning practices; promote public health, safety, and general welfare; provide adequate light, air, privacy and convenience; lessen and avoid congestion of the public streets and highways; conserve the values of surrounding properties; and protect against fire, panic, explosion, noxious fumes, flooding along natural watercourses, and other hazards.

B.

The proponents of a PUD shall, after review of the preliminary plan with the planning commission, submit a final plan of development to the planning commission for its consideration, upon which plan the commission shall advertise and hold at least one public hearing. The development plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

1.

Location and size of area involved;

2.

All improvements of surrounding properties lying adjacent to the proposed PUD district;

3.

The dwelling unit per tract density of residential areas included in the plan;

4.

Areas proposed to be conveyed, dedicated, or reserved for parks, parkways, playgrounds, school sites, public buildings and similar public and semi-public uses;

5.

The location and width of proposed streets, public ways, easements and other similar public and private facilities;

6.

The use, height, bulk and location of all principal and accessory buildings proposed on the development plan;

7.

Agreements, provisions, or covenants which govern the use, maintenance and continued protection of the planned development and any of its common open space. Said agreements, provisions or covenants must be written so as to be acceptable to the city;

8.

A development schedule indicating the following:

a.

The approximate date when construction of the project can be expected to begin,

b.

The stages in which the project will be completed and the approximate date when construction of each stage can be expected to begin;

9.

The feasibility of the proposal for the disposition of sanitary waste and storm water runoff;

10.

The location, number and dimensional plans of proposed off-street parking and loading facilities;

11.

A schematic landscaping plan indicating approximate location, number and type of shrubs, conifer, or deciduous trees or other form of landscaping treatment;

12.

All of information required to be contained upon and the supplemental material to be accompanied with a preliminary subdivision plat in accordance with Sections 17.20.070 and 17.20.080 of the city's subdivision regulations, which has not been previously required;

13.

In addition to the above, planned business development proposal shall include the following:

a.

A traffic impact study,

b.

Description, location and extent of fences, earth berms and/or other buffer areas,

c.

Description, location and extent of proposed signs,

d.

Lighting standards and heights,

e.

Location and extent of outside storage areas with proposed methods of concealment from abutting streets and residential areas,

f.

Estimated employment projections,

g.

Public cost/benefit analysis,

h.

A statement to be affixed to a final development plan which shall read: "All activities and uses shall be authorized and be operated to meet the Performance Standards set forth in Chapter 18.33, Use Regulations—Performance Standards, of the City of Woodland Park Municipal Code, Zoning Regulation,"

i.

Any reasonable information specifically requested by the planning commission, city council or city staff relevant to determining if the requested use is appropriate pursuant to these standards.

C.

Upon determination by the planning commission that the development plan meets all the requirements of this section, the planning commission will transmit the development plan to the council with their recommendations. If the council finds the plan meets the requirements of this section, it will pass a motion approving the plan. (Ord. 471-1988 § 4; Ord. 7-1971 § 2(part): Ord. 46-1969 § 207.8)

No open space may be accepted as a common open space under the provisions of this chapter unless its character and quality have been approved by the planning commission:

A.

The size and character of the dwellings to be constructed within the planned development;

B.

The character of surrounding development;

C.

The topography and existing amenities of the open area, including existing trees, groundcover and other natural features;

D.

The manner in which the open area is to be improved and maintained for recreational or amenity purposes;

E.

The existence of public parks or other public recreational facilities in the vicinity;

F.

The relationship of the area in open space to the number of dwelling units.

G.

Open space requirement determined by gross land acreage:

Open space requirements shall not include roadways, associated drainage, utility easements and other infrastructure areas incidental to the project unless a specific public good can be demonstrated which benefits the community at large. Open space may include park land dedication areas, trail networks, and/or other public/private recreational areas and/or other facilities as determined by the Woodland Park city council. (Ord. 705-1997 § 11(part); Ord. 7-1971 § 2(part): Ord. 46-1969 § 207.9)

All uses allowed in a PUD are permitted conditionally and are designated under PUD in the table of permitted uses for business, industrial and residential districts located in Section 18.09.090. (Ord. 705-1997 § 11(part): Ord. 471-1988 § 1; Ord. 7-1971 § 2(part): Ord. 46-1969 § 207.10)

The lot area per dwelling unit within a planned unit development, exclusive of the area occupied by streets, will be in harmony with the surrounding areas (reference Section 18.30.030), intent and purpose of this chapter and determined by serviceability, recommended by the planning commission and approved by city council. The maximum density permitted within a planned unit development is two dwelling units per gross acre. All other dimensional standards, including the maximum percentage of lot coverage by buildings, structures and impervious surface, the maximum height of buildings and structures, the minimum frontage of lots and the minimum front, side and rear building and structural setback requirements, shall be recommended by the planning commission and approved, approved with conditions or disapproved by city council. (Ord. 884-2000 § 1; Ord. No. 1300-2017, § 1(Exh. A), 4-6-2017)

Off-street parking requirements in a PUD district shall be as follows:

A.

For residential uses, as provided in Chapter 18.39 of this title;

B.

For nonresidential uses, off-street parking and loading shall be as provided in accord with the requirements of Chapter 18.39. (Ord. 7-1971 § 2(part): Ord. 46-1969 § 207.12)

Landscaping shall be adequate to provide a park-like appearance for the land, buildings and structures located within the boundaries of the planned unit development district. (Ord. 7-1971 § 2(part): Ord. 46-1969 § 207.13)

No changes in a plan for a PUD shall be made, nor shall there be any deviation from the plan, without first obtaining approval as follows:

A.

Changes in general character or land use shall require approval of the planning commission and such approval may be granted only after a publication of notice of public hearing, and after the public hearing has been conducted as advertised.

B.

Changes in location of buildings, structures, or exceeding ten feet in lineal distance or changes in the angle of location exceeding fifteen degrees shall require approval of the planning commission to be granted at any regular or special meeting for which the item in question has first appeared on the published agenda for the meeting.

C.

Changes in location not exceeding ten feet or changes in angle of location not exceeding fifteen degrees may be approved or denied by the city manager. A denial of change may be appealed to the planning commission. The city manager may refer any change to the planning commission for decision, if he deems it in the best interest of the city; provided, that all changes granted by the city manager shall be reported in writing to the planning commission within fifteen days of the decision rendered by the city manager.

D.

Changes in general character or land use shall require approval of the city that connection and availability of water exists that is sufficient to service the needs of the intended uses and structures of such lot(s).

(Ord. 12-1973 § 2(part): Ord. 46-1969 § 207.14; Ord. No. 1495, § 9, 4-17-2025)