Chapter 21.116 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT

(a) The planned unit development allows for the adoption of special land use regulations and development standards for properties in lieu of the standards for citywide zoning districts. The planned unit development (PUD) is a separate zoning district (see Chapter 21.36).

(b) The planned unit development is intended to provide a process for consideration of development proposals substantially improved by modifications of conventional development regulations, provided the development is consistent with the general plan.

(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

The planned unit development zoning district may be applied to areas under single or unified ownership or control which are sufficiently large to allow for overall planning and design in detail. A minimum planning area of one acre shall be required.

(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

(a) Maximum Density and Intensity. The maximum residential density and nonresidential intensity of development shall not exceed the limits established for the applicable properties in the city general plan.

(b) Minimum Area and Dimensions of Lots. The minimum required area, width, and depth of individual lots within the PUD area shall be established as part of the conditions of approval. The following factors will be considered in the establishment of such requirements:

• (1) Topography.

• (2) Proposed lot coverage.

• (3) The location and amount of common open space areas.

• (4) Aesthetic relationships between individual units, buildings, and open space.

(c) Yards and Setbacks. Minimum front, side, and rear yard requirements shall be established as part of the conditions of approval, and building lines shall be indicated on the approved site plan map.

(d) Maximum Building Height. Maximum building heights shall be established as part of the conditions of approval. In no event, however, shall the maximum height of residential buildings exceed thirty-five feet, or

nonresidential or mixed-use buildings exceed fifty feet. The planning commission shall take into account surrounding properties and uses in establishing the maximum building height.

(e) Parking and Loading. Parking and loading facilities shall be provided as set forth in Chapter 21.68.

(f) Landscaping. A comprehensive landscape plan shall be approved as part of the conditions of approval. Required landscape coverage shall equal that required in this title for the use or uses most similar to that/those proposed for the PUD.

(g) Signs. A comprehensive sign plan shall be prepared. Sign regulations shall those applicable to the CO zoning district, unless the planning commission establishes alternative regulations through the conditions of approval, taking into consideration the uses proposed and surrounding land uses.

(h) Other Design Components. As part of the conditions of approval for the PUD, the planning commission may establish development standards for common and private open space, pedestrian access to recreational amenities, common open space areas, privacy, and any other design or development component the commission believes requires standards to achieve high design quality and functionality of the development.

(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

Except as provided below, planned unit development applications shall be processed in accordance with the standard processing provisions of this article:

(1) Pre-application conference requirement. Prior to filing a formal application for a planned unit development zone change and permit, the applicant shall submit preliminary plans to the community development director for review for consistency with the general plan, appropriateness for the area proposed, and general overall use and design concepts.

(2) Planning commission recommendation. The planning commission recommendation to city council on all planned unit development applications shall be in the form of an adopted resolution for approval, approval with modifications, or denial of the application.

(3) Modifications. If the city council proposes any substantial modification to the specific plan not previously considered by the planning commission, the council shall refer the matter back to the commission for consideration. No public hearing shall be required. Failure of the commission to act within forty days of receiving the council's request shall provide the council with the authority to act without the recommendation.

(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

To grant approval of a planned unit development zone change, the city council shall be required to make the following findings:

(1) The proposed development is consistent with the general plan.

(2) The location, design, and proposed uses are compatible with the character of existing development in the vicinity.

• (3) The proposed development will be well integrated into its setting.

(4) Provision is made for both public and private open spaces at least equivalent to that required by the superceded district regulations.

(5) Suitable provision is made, where appropriate, for schools, parks, and playgrounds, and for the protection and maintenance of private areas reserved for common use.

(Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

The planning commission may recommend and the city council impose conditions and/or require guarantees for the planned unit development to ensure compliance with this chapter and other applicable provisions of this title, and to prevent adverse or detrimental impact to surrounding neighborhoods. The city council shall require appropriate guarantees to ensure the accomplishment of any public improvements, such grants of easement and development rights, and such arrangements for maintenance of common open spaces as are relevant. (Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).

21.116.070 Action/adoption - rezoning of property .

Adoption of the planned unit development by ordinance of the city council shall constitute final action and approval of the permit, including a rezoning of the subject property to a PUD district. (Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).