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SECTION 7.0 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
7.1 Purpose.The purpose of a Planned Unit Development(PUD) is to provide a comprehensive
procedure that allows for more flexibility in development design than is possible under traditional
zoning and subdivision regulations. A PUD allows for two or more principal uses,or two or more
principal structures, on a single parcel of land. The intent of a PUD is to allow for:
(1) a mix of land uses;
(2) a mix of housing types;
(3) creative site design that varies from certain land use regulations and at the same time
incorporates design elements that exceed the minimum requirements of this Chapter and are in
harmony with the Scandia Architectural Design Guidelines;
(4) coordinated plans for landscaping,buildings, sidewalks or trails,and parking;-
(5) preservation and enhancement of the natural environment;
(6) enhancement of community character through design consistent with historical development
patterns; and
(7) efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets,thereby lowering the
City's maintenance and investment costs.
7.2 Administration. A PUD shall be permitted through the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit,
following the procedures and requirements of Chapter 1,Conditional Use Pernut.A PUD that
proposes subdivision of land shall in addition follow the procedures and requirements of Chapter 3.
(1) Pre-application procedures
CA) Prior to filing the application,the applicant shall arrange for and attend a pre-
application conference with the Zoning Administrator or designated staff.The primary
purpose of the conference is for the applicant to gather information and obtain
guidance as to the general suitability of the proposal prior to incurring expenditures in
the preparation of plans, surveys,and other data.
(B) After the pre-application meeting and prior to filing the application,the applicant shall
submit a Pre-Application Sketch. The purpose of the sketch is to inform the City of the
applicant's intentions and to inform the applicant as to the general acceptability of the
proposal before extensive costs are incurred.The review process and submittal
requirements of Chapter l, Site Plan Review,Pre-Application Sketch Review shall
apply,unless the proposal consists of land subdivision. If land subdivision is
proposed,the review process and submittal requirements of Chapter 3,Concept
Review, shall apply.
(2) Application procedures
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(A) The PUD application shall consist of all items required for a Conditional Use Pernut
application,per Chapter 1. If land subdivision is proposed,the applicant shall also
follow the application procedure and application submittal requirements of Chapter 3.
(B) The application shall specify how the request proposes to vary from the requirements
of the Development Code.
(C) The application shall include a purpose statement identifying how it meets the Pwpose
of this Section and its relationship to the Comprehensive Plan.
(D) The application shall contain a staging plan,if development is proposed in stages. The
staging plan shall indicate phasing, starting dates,and completion dates.
7.3 Districts,Uses, and Densitv.
(1) PUDs are allowed by Conditional Use Permit in the VN,VMUA,VMUB,IP,and RCOMM
Districts.
(2) All permitted uses, accessory uses,conditional uses, interim uses, or uses allowed by
administrative pemut in the District shall be treated as potentially allowable uses within the
PUD.
(3) The maximum density of a PUD shall not exceed the maximum density permitted in the
District.
7.4 Standards.The City may grant variations from some of the standards of this Chapter or subdivision
standards of Chapter 3,including minimum setbacks,minimum lot sizes,minimum number of off
street parking spaces,maximum building height,maximum lot coverage, or minimum frontage, if
the variations achieve the purpose of this Section.The following standards apply.
(1) Relationship to adjacent areas.The design of a PUD shall take into account the relationship of
the site to the surrounding areas.The perimeter of the PUD shall be designed to minimize any
undesirable impact of the development on adjacent properties and,conversely,to minimize
any undesirable impact of adjacent]and use and development characteristics on the PUD.
(2) Utilities. In any PUD,all utilities, including telephone,electricity,gas and cable, shall be
installed underground.
(3) Streets. All streets shall be public streets. All streets in the PUD shall conform to the specific
design standards approved as part of the PUD. If no such specific design standards have been
proposed, all streets in the PUD shall conform to the design standards contained in the
subdivision regulations.
(4) Phasing of development. All development conducted in phases shall be carried out in
accordance with the approved staging plan. All of the developer's responsibilities for prior
phases shall be satisfied prior to commencement of activities in subsequent phases,unless
otherwise approved in the staging plan.
7.5 Required Findin sg for Approval. The Planning Commission shall recommend findings and the City
Council shall find the following prior to the approval of the PUD:
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(1) The PUD is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan.
(2) The PUD meets the Purpose of a Planned Unit Development as stated in this Chapter.
(3) The PUD or phase of development thereof is of sufficient size,composition, and arrangement
that its construction,marketing, and/or operation is feasible as a complete unit without
dependence upon any other subsequent phase of development.
(4) The PUD will not create an excessive burden on pazks, schools, streets and other public
facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the planned development.
(5) The PUD will not have an adverse impact on the reasonable enjoyment of the neighboring
property.
(6) The quality of the building and site design shall substantially enhance the aesthetics of the site.
(7) The PUD will create a public benefit that is greater than what would be achieved through the
strict application of the zoning and subdivision regulations.
7.6 Chan e� s to Approved Development Plans.
(1) Minor changes to final development plans adopted by the City Council may be approved by
the Zoning Administrator,provided that the changes do not involve the following:
(A) Increase in floor area of structures or number of dwelling units.
(B) Change in exterior building material.
(C) Alteration of any condition of the Conditional Use Permit.
-(D) Alteration to any modification to the final plans that was made by the City Council.
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(2) If any changes are proposed that do involve the changes listed above,or the proposed change
is otherwise considered by the City to be a major change to final development plans, said
changes shall require an amendment to the Conditional Use Pernut.
7.7 Performance and Financial Guarantee.Following approval of the Conditional Use Pernut and prior
to the issuing of any building permits or the commencing of any work,the applicant may be
required to guarantee to the City the completion of the approved development plans and provide
financial guarantee. The guarantee shall be made by means of a site improvement performance
agreement per Chapter 1, Site Plan Review, or development agreement per Chapter 3,whichever is
deemed more appropriate by the City.
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