Division 12 — RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS

SEC. 16-450. INTENT AND PURPOSE. ¶

The intent of this section is:

(A) To encourage, within the density standards of the general plan and zoning ordinance, the development of a

more desirable living environment by application of site planning techniques and building groupings or arrangements that are not otherwise permitted through strict application of the zoning ordinance;

(B) To encourage the preservation of more open space for visual enjoyment and recreational use;
(C) To encourage more efficient, aesthetic and desirable use of land;
(D) To encourage variety in the physical development patterns of the city; and
(E) To encourage a variety of housing and ownership types to satisfy the full range of housing needs. (`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.13.1) (Ord. No. 2132)

SEC. 16-451. APPLICABILITY. ¶

This division may be applied to any residentially zoned property, provided the commission makes the findings specified herein.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.13.2) (Ord. No. 2132)

SEC. 16-452. USES PERMITTED. ¶

This division does not allow any uses other than those uses permitted or conditionally permitted in the zone. (`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.13.3) (Ord. No. 2132)

SEC. 16-453. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. ¶

Any project developed pursuant to this division shall comply with the following regulations and any permit issued for such a project shall incorporate the following regulations as conditions of approval:

(A) Maximum dwelling unit density -
(1) The dwelling unit density shall not exceed the number of units determined by dividing the total net area of the project by the minimum lot area requirements of the respective zone.
(2) Fractions shall be disregarded in determining the permitted numbers of units.

(B) Minimum area and dimensions of lots - The area, width, and depth of individually owned parcels of land within the project shall be established by site plan approval. The commission shall consider the following circumstances before approving the project:

(1) Topography of the land;
(2) The ground area covered by dwellings and accessory structures;
(3) Location of common space and its relationship to the dwellings to be served; and
(4) Aesthetic relationships between individual dwellings and open spaces.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.13.4) (Ord. No. 2132)

SEC. 16-454. YARDS AND SETBACKS. ¶

Front, side and rear yards and setbacks shall be established by site plan approval. Building and roof lines shall be indicated on the site plan map.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.13.5) (Ord. No. 2132)

SEC. 16-455. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS. ¶

The distance between any two buildings within the project shall be established as a condition of approval, but shall not be less than the height of the taller of the two buildings.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.13.6) (Ord. No. 2132)

SEC. 16-456. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT. ¶

The maximum building height permitted in the respective zone shall apply.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.13.7) (Ord. No. 2132)

SEC. 16-457. REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING. ¶

(A) The number of required parking spaces shall conform to provisions of this chapter.

(B) The location and arrangement of parking shall be subject to review by the commission.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.13.8) (Ord. No. 2132)

SEC. 16-458. WALLS, FENCES, AND LANDSCAPING. ¶

(A) The commission shall require appropriate walls, fencing and landscaping around the perimeter of the project in conformance with the provisions of this chapter. Walls and fences shall be shown on the site plan.

(B) The commission shall consider a landscaping plan for all common open areas. Landscaping shall comply with the provisions of this chapter.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.13.9) (Ord. No. 2132)

SEC. 16-459. SIGNS. ¶

The sign provisions for the zone in which the project is located shall apply. (`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.13.10) (Ord. No. 2132)