Chapter 10.20

PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS (PUD)

SECTION:

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish a process by which new development projects can achieve a more functional, aesthetically pleasing, and harmonious living and working environment within which otherwise might not be possible by strict adherence to the regulations of this Zoning Code. In certain instances, the objectives of this Zoning Code may be achieved by the PUDs which do not conform in all respects with the standards established in this Zoning Code. (Ord. 2024-001, 9-102024)

A. Density. The allowed residential density in a PUD Overlay Zone District ranges from one (1) to twenty-nine (29) dwelling units per acre.

• B. Consistent General Plan Land Use Designations. PUDs implement the following General Plan land use designations:

1. Suburban Residential (SR);

2. Low Density Residential (LDR);

3. Medium Density Residential (MDR);

4. High Density Residential (HDR);

5. Central Downtown Commercial (CDC);

6. Neighborhood Commercial (NC);

7. Community Commercial (CC);

8. Office Commercial (OC);

9. Service Commercial (SC);

10. Light Industrial (LI);

11. Heavy Industrial (HI); and

12. Public/Institutional Facility (PI). (Ord. 2024-001, 9-10-2024)

A PUD may be located in any zone district upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit in compliance with Chapter 10.100 (Conditional Use Permit), or by applying the PUD Overlay Zone District in compliance with the Section 10.18.020 (Planned Unit Development Overlay Zone District (PUD)). (Ord. 2024-001, 9-10-2024)

A PUD shall include only those uses allowed, either by-right or conditional uses, in the zone district in which the PUD is located, subject to the following exceptions:

A. PUDs in UR, R-1, and RM Zone Districts. In a UR, R-1, or RM Zone District, a Planned Unit Development (PUD) can incorporate any land use that is permitted as an allowed by-right use or conditional use in the R-1, MDR, HDR, or PO Zone Districts, or a combination of such land uses.

B. PUDs in CC Zone District. In a CC Zone District, a Planned Unit Development (PUD) can incorporate any land use that is permitted as an allowed by-right or conditional use in the MDR, HDR, PO, or CS Zone Districts, or a combination of such land uses.

C. PUDs in ML and MH Zone Districts. In a ML or MH Zone District, a Planned Unit Development (PUD) can incorporate any land use that is permitted as an allowed by-right or conditional use in the CS, ML, or MH Zone Districts, or any combination of such land uses.

D. PUDs for Mobile Home Parks. Only mobile home dwellings located on permanent foundations may be included within a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a mobile home subdivision. (Ord. 2024-001, 9-10-2024)

A. Application of Development Standards. The development standards of parcel area and dimensions, parcel coverage, yard spaces, distances between structures, off street parking and off-street loading facilities and landscaped areas need not be equivalent to the standards established for the regulations for the zone district in which the PUD is located if the applicant can demonstrate the objectives of this Zoning Code and Chapter are achieved.

B. Residential Density. The average residential density shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the maximum residential density prescribed by the development standards of the underlying zone district, or Section 10.50.070 (Mixed Use) for a mixed-use project. (Ord. 2024-001, 9-10-2024)

No land use shall be allowed and no process, equipment or materials shall be employed which are determined to be objectionable to persons residing or working in the vicinity or injurious to property located in the vicinity by reason of odor, fumes, dust, smoke, cinders, dirt, refuse, water carried wastes, noise, vibration, illumination, glare, unsightliness or heavy truck traffic or to involve any hazard of fire or explosion. (Ord. 2024-001, 9-10-2024)

A. Alternative Procedure. In lieu of the permit processing procedures established in this Section, an applicant may also rezone or reclassify their parcel in compliance with Section 10.18.020 (Planned Unit Development Overlay Zone District (PUD)).

B. Application Processing. The regulations established in Chapter 10.100 (Conditional Use permit) shall control the procedure for submitting an application for and processing of a Conditional Use Permit for a PUD, subject to the following procedures:

1. In lieu of the drawing of the site, the application shall be accompanied by a general development plan of the entire PUD, drawn to scale and showing provisions for: draining of surface waters, watercourses, railroad and public utility rights of way, streets, driveways and pedestrian walks, off street parking and loading facilities, reservations and dedications for public uses, private uses including dwelling types, lot layout, locations, heights and elevations of structures and landscaped areas.

2. The application shall be accompanied by a tabulation of the area proposed to be devoted to each land use and a tabulation of the average residential density in the area or areas proposed to be devoted to residential use.

3. When a PUD involves proposals which necessitate the filing of a tentative subdivision map and/or which would also necessitate the granting of exceptions of the regulations of the Subdivision Ordinance, the Planning Commission may grant tentative approval of the proposal. Where such tentative approval is requested by the applicant, the requirements of Paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Subsection may be waived temporarily, provided the applicant submits the following:

a. In lieu of the drawing of the site prescribed in Subsection 1 of this Section, the application shall be accompanied by a schematic drawing drawn to a minimum scale of one-inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100'), showing the general relationships contemplated among all public and private uses and existing and proposed physical features.

b. A written statement setting forth the source of water supply, method of sewage disposal, means of drainage, dwelling types, residential and nonresidential uses, parcel layout, public and private access, height of structures, lighting, landscaped areas and provisions for maintenance of landscaped areas, area to be devoted to various uses and residential density contemplated by the applicant.

c. Upon approval of a tentative subdivision map, in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the Subdivision Ordinance, the applicant shall submit a development plan in accordance with the requirements of Paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Subsection before the Planning Commission may grant a final approval of the applicant's proposal.

4. Application Denial. The Planning Commission may deny an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a planned unit development if it is unable to make one or more of the required findings established in Section 10.20.080 (Findings) of this Chapter.

5. Appeal. The action on a PUD application may be appealed to the City Council in compliance with Chapter 10.100 (Conditional Use permit). (Ord. 2024-001, 9-10-2024)

To grant a Conditional Use Permit for a PUD, the Planning Commission shall make the following findings:

A. That the proposed location of the PUD is in accordance with the objectives of this Title.

B. That the proposed location of the PUD and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.

C. That the proposed PUD will comply with each of the applicable provisions of this section.

D. That the standards of residential density, site area and dimensions, site coverage, setbacks, height of structures, distance between structures, off street parking and off-street loading facilities, landscaped areas and street design will produce an environment of stable and desirable character consistent with the objectives of this Title and will not generate more traffic than the streets in the vicinity can carry without congestion and will not overload utilities.

E. That the combination of different dwelling types and/or variety of land uses in the development will complement each other and will harmonize with existing and proposed land uses in the vicinity. (Ord. 2024-001, 9-10-2024)