Division 7 — (PLD) Planned Development Overlay Zone

In addition to the general purposes listed in Section 10-5.102, the specific purposes of the (PLD) planned development overlay zone are to:

• (a) Encourage and provide a means for effectuating the development of a more desirable environment by the application of site planning techniques not permitted through the literal application of the zoning and subdivision regulations;

• (b) Establish a procedure for the development of larger parcels of land in order to reduce or eliminate the rigidity and inequities that otherwise may result from application of site standards designed primarily for the typical lot;

• (c) Ensure orderly and thorough planning and review procedures that will result in quality urban design;

• (d) Encourage variety and avoid monotony in larger developments by allowing greater freedom in selecting the means to provide access, light, open space, and amenity;

• (e) Provide a mechanism whereby the City may authorize desirable developments in conformity with the Coastal Land Use Plan without inviting speculative rezoning applications.

• (§ 1, Ord. 2905 c.s., eff. August 5, 2003)

• (a) Where the (PLD) planned development overlay zone has been imposed, the land use regulations of the existing land use zone (herein referred to as the "underlying" zone) shall remain in full force. In addition, the following development standards of the underlying zone shall remain in full force: floor area ratio, building height, parking and lot area per dwelling unit. All other development standards, zoning and subdivision regulations may be varied as desirable or essential to accomplish the objectives of this section, pursuant to Planned Development Review (Section 10-5.2514), further provided that such standards are consistent with all applicable requirements of the Coastal Land Use Plan.

• (b) Where imposed, the (PLD) planned development overlay zone designation shall be added to the underlying zone designation to establish a new zone designation. The zone of the affected properties shall thereafter be designated on the precise land use plan by the symbol of the underlying zone, followed by the parenthetically enclosed letters "PLD" or (PLD).

• (§ 1, Ord. 2905 c.s., eff. August 5, 2003)

• (a) No application for the (PLD) planned development overlay zone designation shall be considered except in conjunction with project development plans. Such application shall be subject to the procedures pursuant to Planned Development Review (Section 10-5.2514).

• (§ 1, Ord. 2905 c.s., eff. August 5, 2003)

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