Article III — NONRESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT

Where the planned unit development is determined to be nonresidential, it shall be governed by the provisions of Sections 27.62.120 through 27.62.180.

Uses not specified as permitted, accessory or special uses by the use regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located may be allowed as part of a planned unit development provided:

(1) The uses allowed hereby are necessary or desirable and are appropriate with respect to the basic type of development;

(2) The uses permitted hereby are not of such a nature, or so located as to exercise a detrimental influence on the surrounding neighborhood.

(Ord. No. 1971-41 § 1; prior code § 152.09(III)(B).)

Cross References Section 27.62.110

(1) Setbacks and Distances Between Buildings Within the Development. Spacing and distances between principal buildings shall be at least equivalent to that required by the zoning district unless the applicant demonstrates that:

(a) A better or more appropriate design can be achieved by not applying the provision of the zoning district; and

(b) Adherence to the requirements of the zoning district is not required in order to insure health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the development.

(1) Major and local streets, the location of all buildings, parking areas, pedestrian ways, and utility easements shall be designed to promote the public safety, compatibility of uses, and minimization of land use conflicts.

(2) Private streets may serve circulation and parking purposes if designed for fire and police protection, rubbish collection, lighting, and other public services.

(3) Adequate access for fire and other emergency vehicles shall be provided on site.

(4) Parking requirements shall be equal to the sum of the parking requirements for all uses proposed. However, where it can be demonstrated by the applicant that due to nonconflicting hours of operation, design of the circulation and parking plan, or any other factor reasonably related to the need for parking the total parking requirement can be reduced, the Council may do so provided legal notice of the application specifies that such reduction has been requested.

(5) Driveways and circulation roadways shall be designed to minimize traffic and congestion within the planned unit development and to minimize the amount of paving.

(6) Where open parking areas are to be located immediately adjacent to any peripheral boundary, a separation or buffer of a type sufficient to insure the privacy of the adjacent property shall be provided.

(7) All streets which are part of the project shall be privately-owned and maintained, and shall provide continuous public access. The hours of public access may be reduced subject to the commission establishing the following findings:

(A) Police, fire, and emergency matters or services shall not be adversely affected;

(B) Public access shall not be substantially restricted;

(C) Adjacent developments shall not be adversely affected; and

(D) Public circulation in the area shall not be impaired.

Open space shall be provided in conformity with the standards specified for the central business district in Section 27.38.090. Landscaping of parking lots shall be provided in conformance with the standards set forth by council resolution requiring landscaping for all parking lots.

The floor area regulations (FAR) of the zoning district in which the property is located shall apply.

For each area to be held under common ownership, a document showing the future maintenance provisions shall be submitted for review with the application. Such provision shall include mandatory membership of all property owners in any association designed for maintenance of the open space.

Landscaping for setbacks, parking areas, open space and any other area of the development shall be required in accordance with applicable standards and policies promulgated therefor or hereafter by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. No. 1971-41 § 1; prior code § 152.09(III)(H).)

Cross References

Section 27.62.110