Chapter 23.60 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT – PUD

The regulations of this chapter and the provisions of Chapter 23.64 PGMC shall apply in the planned unit development zone, to be designated PUD on the city's zoning map. (Ord. 1183 N.S. § 1, 1980)

The following uses shall be permitted in PUD zones, after securing a use permit under this chapter for each planned unit development:

• (a) Residential developments and uses appurtenant and accessory thereto, whether in single-family dwellings, multifamily dwellings, or apartment houses or condominiums or similar forms of common ownership; or

• (b) Compatible commercial uses;

• (c) Commercial uses shall not be mingled with residential uses, except for visitor accommodation facilities.

• (Ord. 1183 N.S. § 1, 1980)

The minimum parcel size for any development shall be one acre, exclusive of areas dedicated to public use.

(Ord. 1183 N.S. § 1, 1980)

The number of dwelling units shall not exceed the requirements of the land use element of the general plan for such area, exclusive of areas required to be dedicated to the public. (Ord. 1183 N.S. § 1, 1980)

Where a PUD is contiguous to a different zone, it shall observe the minimum side yard required for the other zone along the line of contiguity, subject to the authority of the planning commission to require a greater setback in considering a use permit application. (Ord. 1183 N.S. § 1, 1980)

Any application for change of zone to PUD by an owner shall be signed by all persons owning an interest in the property affected and shall be accompanied by an application for a use permit. (Ord. 1183 N.S. § 1, 1980)

Applications for a use permit shall be accompanied by a general development plan showing the use or uses, dimensions and locations of proposed structures and of areas to be reserved for vehicular and pedestrian circulation, parking, public uses such as schools and playgrounds, landscaping, and other open spaces, and architectural drawings and sketches demonstrating the design and character of the proposed uses and physical relationship of the uses. Such other pertinent information shall be included as may be necessary to a determination that the contemplated arrangement of use makes it desirable to apply regulations and requirements differing from those ordinarily applicable under this chapter.

Applications shall be accompanied by a fee as established by resolution of the council, no part of which is refundable.

(Ord. 1183 N.S. § 1, 1980; Ord. 1765 N.S. § 18, 1991)

Applications for use permit under this chapter shall be set for public hearing before the planning commission upon notice pursuant to PGMC § 23.72.040 . In the case of owner-initiated applications for change of zone to PUD, the notice of hearing on the use permit shall be included in the notice pursuant to PGMC § 23.72.190(a) and (b) and both matters shall be heard at the same time. (Ord. 1183 N.S. § 1, 1980)

The planning commission may recommend adoption of the change of zone with or without approval of a use permit, and the city council may act on the amendment and the use permit pursuant to PGMC § 23.72.210.

(Ord. 1183 N.S. § 1, 1980)

Before a use permit shall be granted, the planning commission shall find, as shall the city council in cases of appeal or where the use permit application accompanies the zone change application, the following:

• (1) Any residential development will be in harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood.

• (2) Any commercial development is needed at the proposed location, will not create additional traffic congestion, has adequate off-street parking, and the development will be an attractive center which will fit harmoniously into and will not adversely affect the neighborhood.

• (3) Adequate provision has been made to assure perpetual care and maintenance of landscaping and common areas.

• (Ord. 1183 N.S. § 1, 1980)

The planning commission and/or city council may impose such conditions upon the use permit as may be reasonably required to assure a harmonious development is constructed within a reasonable time, including the posting of bond and the dedication of streets, ways and facilities to the public. (Ord. 1183 N.S. § 1, 1980)