§ 28-1688. Purpose; intent.

(1)

The purpose of this article is to promote the public health, safety, comfort, order, appearance, convenience and general welfare of the city; to protect the environment and retain natural landscaping; to answer the growing demand for housing of all types and designs; to encourage innovations in residential, industrial and commercial development, with greater variety in type, design and layout of buildings than is generally possible under conventional zoning regulations; to conserve and efficiently use open space; to provide greater opportunities for housing, employment and recreation; to encourage more efficient use of land and public services; and to conserve land values.

(2)

It is further the intent of this article to secure:

(a)

The establishment of standards of PD design which will encourage the development of a sound and economically stable community, and the creation of healthy living environments;

(b)

The efficient, adequate and economic supply of utilities and services to land developments;

(c)

The prevention of traffic hazards and the provisions of safe and convenient vehicular and pedestrian traffic circulation in land developments;

(d)

The availability of public open spaces in land developments for recreational, educational and community facilities;

(e)

The availability of adequate school facilities to meet the additional student enrollment reasonably projected as a result of each residential approval;

(f)

The coordination of land development in the community in accordance with orderly physical growth patterns;

(g)

Implementation of the comprehensive plan.

(Ord. No. 3247, § 1, 9-27-83)