Chapter 18.60 — PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

The purpose of the PUD district is to provide for the long term development containing or to contain a variety of land uses which are under unified ownership and unified development control. In certain instances, the objectives of this chapter may be better achieved by the development of planned units which do not conform in all respects with the zoning district regulations prescribed by this title. A planned unit development may include developments which are sited and designed to take advantage of unique site characteristics and/or unified ownership, and which harmonize with existing and proposed land uses in the vicinity.

(Ord. 84-1 §31-1)

A planned unit development may be located in any zoning district upon the granting of a PUD permit in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. A planned unit development shall include only uses permitted either as permitted uses or conditional uses in the zoning district in which the planned unit development is located.

(Ord. 84-1 §31-2)

Accessory buildings and uses are permitted in the PUD district when appurtenant to any permitted development. (Ord. 84-1 §31-3)

The number of dwelling units in a PUD district shall be determined based upon the ability of the site to support, and of the City to provide, adequate services. The planning staff shall make a recommendation, based on standard planning criteria, concerning the density of intensity of use. (Ord. 84-1 §31-4)

Any application for change of zone to PUD by owner shall be signed by all persons owning an interest in the property for which the PUD is planned (or by their legal representatives) and shall be accompanied by an application for a planned unit development permit. (Ord. 84-1 §31-5)

Any application for a planned unit development permit shall be made on forms provided by the City and shall be accompanied by a general development plan showing the combination of uses, dimensions, types and locations of proposed and existing structures and of areas to be reserved for vehicular and pedestrian circulation, parking, public uses such as playgrounds, landscaping and other spaces, and architectural drawings and sketches demonstrating the designs and character of the proposed uses and physical relationship of the uses, including relationship to uses adjacent to the planned community district. Such other pertinent information shall be included as may be necessary to a determination that the contemplated arrangement of the development makes it desirable to apply regulations and requirements differing from those ordinarily applicable under this title.

(Ord. 84-1 §31-6)

Application for such planned unit development permit shall be accompanied by the fee determined by the fee schedule then in effect. (Ord. 84-1 531-7)

Before a planned unit development permit shall be granted, the City Council shall find:

• A. Such development will be in harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood;

• B. Any development that is needed as part of the development scheme at the proposed location will not create traffic congestion, has adequate off- and on-site parking, will be an attractive center which fits harmoniously into the neighborhood and will not adversely affect the neighborhood;

• C. Adequate provision has been made to assure proper care and maintenance of landscaping and common areas;

• D. Appropriate environmental review has been performed with proper mitigation and the project meets the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended; and

• E. Planned unit development is consistent with the City's local coastal program. (Ord. 84-1 §31-8)

The City Council may impose such conditions upon the planned unit development as may be reasonably required to assure that 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. 84-1 §31-9)