Modoc County Municipal Code Ch. 18.60 Planned Development (pd) Zone

The purpose of the PD zone is to provide for developments that, because of a mix of building types, land uses, or lot sizes, do not fit within the parameters of the principal zone districts. Planned developments are under unified control, comprehensively planned, and can provide a mix of uses that could otherwise create land use conflicts. Planned developments often cluster development in connection with open space or common areas and amenities. The PD zone is consistent with all general plan designations that provide for substantial residential, commercial, or industrial development, provided the design and proposed uses are consistent with the general plan designations within which the project is located.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

If an ordinance is adopted amending the zoning map to create a PD zone after approval of a planned development permit, the applicable parts of the planned development permit shall become part of the amending ordinance. In addition to the regulations adopted by ordinance, all other applicable provisions in this title which do not conflict with the adopted PD zone ordinance shall apply, unless otherwise stated. One or more overlay zones may combine with the PD zone. All PD zones need not have the same regulations.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

The uses permitted in the PD zone may include any use or combination of uses which are arranged and designed in such a manner as to result in a development which is internally compatible, compatible with surrounding uses, and consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan. All PD zones need not have the same types of uses. Permitted uses in a particular PD zone shall include applicable uses approved as part of the planned development permit and adopted by ordinance.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

Any PD zone for a particular project may provide for uses subject to obtaining an administrative permit, including the limitations and criteria by which to determine conformance.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

Any PD zone for a particular project may provide for uses subject to obtaining a use permit.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

The development criteria in this section shall apply to development approved under a planned development permit and adopted by ordinance in the PD zone.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

A. The planned development permit shall identify the principal zones in this title which reflect to the greatest degree the type and intensity of uses and development proposed for the PD zone. Where it is possible to make such correlations, the regulations in each identified principal zone shall be considered for application within the PD zone. The plan shall also consider the special use and development standards in this chapter and title for application within the PD zone, unless more restrictive standards are proposed.

B. Minimum development area: one acre.

C. Open space areas, including land used for outdoor- oriented recreational uses, agriculture, resource protection, amenity buffers, and utility easements crossing open space; but excluding yards or lots occupied by dwelling units or adjacent to other buildings when not directly related to recreation areas, parking areas, roads and road easements: Access to open areas and facilities available to all residents of project, maintenance in natural or enhanced state, situated and clustered to provide a sense of openness and usable area.

D. Yards/setbacks: Front, side and rear yards shall consider the overall plan for site development. Zero lot lines may be allowed when privacy, access, safety, circulation, and compatibility are provided for.

E. Circulation and access design: Dwelling areas shall have only limited access to major traffic arteries; cul-de-sacs and short loop streets should be limited to minor streets; the ultimate development density and intensity should be considered in circulation patterns and improvements.

F. The policies and development standards in the general plan and any applicable specific plan.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

Prior to making application for an amendment to this title to adopt a PD zone ordinance, a planned development permit shall be obtained as provided in Chapter 18.126. The permit shall encompass the entire project site and all proposed uses. No development in anticipation of rezoning to the PD zone, including grading or other site development, shall be commenced prior to approval of a planned development permit.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)