17.84.010 Intent.
The intent of the planned unit development (PUD) zoning district is to:
A. Effect a zoning change to the existing (underlying) zone through the process outlined in Chapter 17.80 PMC as follows:
1. The proposed change is in accordance with the borough and city comprehensive plan;
2. The proposed change is compatible with surrounding zoning districts and the established land use pattern;
3. Public facilities such as schools, utilities and streets are adequate to support the proposed change;
4. Changed conditions affecting the subject parcel or the surrounding neighborhood support the proposed change; and
5. The proposed change is consistent with the public welfare and does not grant a special privilege to the owners; and
B. Permit flexibility in design, placement of buildings, and use of open spaces, including modification in requirements for lot frontage, building setbacks, and design of circulation facilities to best use site potentials afforded by special features of geography, topography, size or shape; and
C. Encourage creative approaches in land development that will result in a more efficient, desirable environment in harmony with that of the surrounding area, including but not limited to providing a higher population density and increased intensity of use than is permitted in the zone in which the project is located. However, the minimum lot area per dwelling unit in planned unit development shall not be less than the minimum lot area per dwelling unit in the R-4 high density residential district as listed in PMC 17.27.060(C). Appropriate mixing of uses and alternative approaches to development are permitted through the PUD zoning district process; and
D. To further this intent, the terms and conditions of a PUD district supplement the regulations in the underlying zoning district, and modify and supersede any conflicting regulations in the underlying zoning district.
E. A PUD zoning classification that contains commercial uses, where one or more buildings are principally designed for use for the retail sale of merchandise, and where the total building(s) footprint exceeds 20,000 square feet, may only be approved in conjunction with an approved overall site plan in accordance with the criteria for a large retail establishment permit. (Ord. 17-007 § 4, 2017)