9-303.010 - PURPOSE

This Chapter provides procedures for establishing a Planned Development (PD) Zone to facilitate orderly development of larger sites in the County consistent with the General Plan, especially where a particular mix of uses or character is desired that can best be achieved through an integrated development plan. A Planned Development Zone permits greater flexibility and innovation in the design and processing of projects than would otherwise be allowed under base zone regulations in order to:

(a)

Facilitate efficient use of land, particularly for those parcels that are sufficiently unique in their physical characteristics or other circumstances to warrant special methods of development;

(b)

Simplify the processing of projects by providing a method of concurrent review of land use, subdivision, public improvements, and siting considerations;

(c)

Allow mixed use projects, containing residential, commercial, and/or civic uses, that are desirable and compatible with surrounding uses;

(d)

Enable diversity in housing types, styles, and price ranges;

(e)

Allow use of common open areas and the inclusion of other amenities in project design; and

(f)

Provide for the development of sites while protecting open space resources.