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A. Applicants for a preliminary PUD application shall demonstrate that, with the exception of the sections of the code from which the applicant intends to vary (as allowed by GHMC 17.90.060(A)), the proposed PUD is able to satisfy all of the applicable code requirements, and is compatible with the surrounding properties. In addition, applicants must make the following showing:

1. Landscaping and site plans showing the location of proposed open space or parks, road layout and proposed buffering of buildings, parking, integrated pedestrian circulation, loading and storage areas, all approved under the design review process;

2. Identification of unique characteristics of the subject property proposed to be retained and how those characteristics qualify for gross floor area and/or height bonus under GHMC 17.90.090;

3. Identification of unique characteristics of the proposed use(s) that qualify for gross floor area and/or height bonus under GHMC 17.90.090;

4. The proposed relationship and arrangement of buildings and open spaces as they relate to various uses within or adjacent to the PUD as approved through the design review process;

5. Measures proposed to mitigate visual impact of the PUD upon the surrounding area approved through the design review process;

6. Identification of any extraordinary public improvements proposed for acceptance of ownership by the city in connection with the planned development and that qualify for the gross floor area and/or height bonus under GHMC 17.90.090;

7. Identification of any unique natural features of the property proposed for acceptance of ownership by the city for preservation, and that qualify for the gross floor area and/or height bonus under GHMC 17.90.090;

8. Identification of any proposed recreational opportunities in excess of those normally required of a subdivision and that qualify for the gross floor area and/or height bonus under GHMC 17.90.090.

B. In addition to the above, the PUD may only be approved if the city finds that all of the following criteria are satisfied:

1. The director of public works and the decisionmaker finds that the site access, proposed on-site circulation and off-street parking meets all public works standards and makes adequate provision for roads, streets, alleys and other public ways. Streets and sidewalks, existing and proposed, are suitable and adequate to carry anticipated traffic within the proposed PUD and in the vicinity of the PUD;

2. The director of public works and the decisionmaker finds that the PUD makes adequate provision for all public utilities, including, but not limited to, water, sewer, and stormwater drainage. Water, sewer and stormwater facilities, existing and proposed, are suitable and adequate to provide service within the proposed PUD and in the vicinity of the PUD;

3. The PUD is consistent with the comprehensive plan;

4. The planned unit development accomplishes, by the use of permitted flexibility and variation in design, a development that is better than that resulting from traditional development. Net benefit to the city may be demonstrated by one or more of the following:

a. Placement, type or reduced bulk of structures, or

b. Interconnected usable open space, or

c. Recreational facilities, or

d. Other public facilities, or

e. Conservation of natural features, or

f. Aesthetic features and harmonious design, or

g. Energy efficient site design or building features; and

5. The PUD results in no greater burden on present and projected public utilities and services than would result from traditional development;

6. The fire marshal provides assurance that adequate provision has been made for fire protection;

7. The perimeter of the PUD is compatible with the existing land use or property that abuts or is directly across the street from the subject property. Compatibility includes but is not limited to size, scale, mass and architectural design;

8. One or more major circulation point(s) functionally connected to a public right-of-way as required by the director of public works, or the fire marshal, or any other appropriate decisionmaker;

9. Open space within the PUD is an integrated part of the project rather than an isolated element of the project;

10. The design is compatible with and responds to the existing or intended character, appearance, quality of development and physical characteristics of the subject property and immediate vicinity;

11. Each phase of the proposed PUD, as it is planned to be completed, contains the required parking spaces, open space, recreation space, landscaping and utility area necessary for creating and sustaining a desirable and stable environment.

C. If the PUD applicant seeks to change the use from that allowed in the underlying zone, a separate application for a rezone shall be submitted to be processed concurrent with the PUD application, but the rezone must be approved in order for the PUD to be approved. (Ord. 1131 § 7, 2008; Ord. 866 § 7, 2001; Ord. 710 § 92, 1996; Ord. 573 § 2, 1990).