Chapter 18.65
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PUD)

Sections:

18.65.010    Purpose – Prohibited uses.

18.65.020    Permit procedure generally.

18.65.030    Authority of planning commission to limit or allow uses.

18.65.040    Development standards.

18.65.050    Development, maintenance and control.

18.65.010 Purpose – Prohibited uses.

The planned unit development (PUD) district is established to provide for development with multiple land uses to include residential, commercial, industrial or public uses designed to provide comparable, pleasing, efficient and economical environments.

Any uses, such as noxious, heavy industry, which detract from the livability or adversely affect the value of other uses within or adjacent to the district shall not be permitted, nor should proposed uses adversely affect existing industry. [Ord. 834, 2022; Ord. 419 Ch. 4 § 1, 1976. 1996 Code § 7-28. Formerly 18.10.010.]

18.65.020 Permit procedure generally.

A detailed site plan is required with a filing for a permit for a PUD, and shall require review by the planning commission.

A special permit shall be issued by the planning commission and town council after all negotiations have been made satisfactory to the town council and the requirements of this district are fulfilled. [Ord. 834, 2022; Ord. 419 Ch. 4 § 1, 1976. 1996 Code § 7-29. Formerly 18.10.020.]

18.65.030 Authority of planning commission to limit or allow uses.

The planning commission shall have the authority to limit or allow uses as a site plan review procedure; providing, the review is reasonable and within the purpose of the district. [Ord. 834, 2022; Ord. 419 Ch. 4 § 1, 1976. 1996 Code § 7-30. Formerly 18.10.030.]

18.65.040 Development standards.

(a) Maximum building height shall be subject to fire protection capabilities.

(b) Setback requirements for perimeter of district shall be:

(1) Front yard: 25 feet (7.6 meters).

(2) Side yard: 15 feet (4.6 meters).

(3) Rear yard: 15 feet (4.6 meters).

(c) Public access to the district boundary is required. [Ord. 834, 2022; Ord. 419 Ch. 4 § 1, 1976. 1996 Code § 7-31. Formerly 18.10.040.]

18.65.050 Development, maintenance and control.

Documents establishing the continued responsibility, duties and assurance of ability to provide unified control and maintenance over common areas of the district, including, but not limited to, parking areas, malls, open spaces, recreational areas, signs and public restrooms shall be submitted with the plot plan. Such documents shall set forth the present ownership, and in the case of condominiums or apartments, the method of conveying title and the type of estate to be granted. Such documents shall be updated when any changes in ownership or responsibility are made and shall be kept on file with the planning office. Appropriate forms of unified control shall include corporations, partnerships, trusts, owners’ associations or other legal entities having the right to assess individual landowners within the development and the power to enforce such assessments. If at any time such control and maintenance is discontinued, the town may assume such and impose a lien upon the district to cover the necessary expenses. [Ord. 834, 2022; Ord. 419 Ch. 4 § 1, 1976. 1996 Code § 7-32. Formerly 18.10.050.]