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It is the purpose of the PUD zone to encourage innovation and creativity in the development of new mixed-use, commercial, and industrial areas in the City. To carry out the objective and spirit of the Comprehensive Plan, it is the purpose of this zone to encourage new development now limited by the strict application of the City’s zoning and subdivision regulations. More specifically, it is the purpose the PUD zone to:

(1) Encourage development of a variety of uses.

(2) Encourage development of a viable economic base that enhances the image of the City.

(3) Create and/or preserve usable open space for recreation and aesthetic enjoyment of residents and employees.

(4) Preserve as much as possible the natural characteristics of the land, including topography, native vegetation, and views.

(5) Avoid construction in hazardous areas.

(6) Preserve and/or create wildlife habitat.

(7) Encourage creativity in design.

(8) Provide for maximum efficiency in the layout of streets, utility networks and other public improvements.

(9) Provide a guide for developers and City officials who review and approve commercial and industrial developments meeting the standards and purposes of the PUD zone.

(10) Encourage the development of uses that will be compatible with adjacent existing and proposed uses and that will be beneficial to the community.

(11) Allow development of parcels of property in phases over a period of time, as specified in the plan.

(12) Encourage flexibility that will permit a more creative approach to the development of land and will result in a more efficient, aesthetic, and desirable use of open spaces.

(13) Encourage and permit flexibility and design, placement of buildings, use of open spaces, circulation facilities, parking areas, and best utilize the potential of sites characterized by special features of geography, topography, size, or shape of proposed uses of land. (Ord. 22-26 §1, 2022).