Section 110-402. Purpose and intent.
(a) The residential planned unit development is a concept which encourages and permits variation in residential development by allowing deviation in lot size, bulk or type of dwellings, density, lot coverage and open space from that required in any one residential land use classification under this chapter. The purpose of an RPUD is to encourage the development of planned residential neighborhoods and communities that provide a full range of residence types designed to serve the inhabitants of the RPUD. It is recognized that only through ingenuity, imagination and flexibility can residential developments be produced which are in keeping with the intent of this section, while departing from the strict application of conventional use and dimension requirements of other zoning districts of the city.
(b) This article is intended to establish procedures and standards for residential planned unit developments within the city, in order that the following objectives may be attained:
(1) Accumulation of large areas of usable open spaces for the preservation of natural amenities.
(2) Flexibility in design to take the greatest advantage of natural land, trees, historical and other features.
(3) Creation of a variety of housing types and compatible neighborhood arrangements that give the home buyer greater choice in selecting types of environment and living units.
(4) Allowance of sufficient freedom for the developer to take a creative approach to the use of land and related physical development, as well as utilizing innovative techniques to enhance the visual character of the city.
(5) Efficient use of land which may result in smaller street and utility networks and reduce development costs.
(6) Simplification of the procedure for obtaining approval of proposed developments through simultaneous review by the city of proposed land use, site consideration, lot and setback considerations, public needs and requirements and health and safety factors.