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A. Purpose. The PD overlay zone is intended to provide for flexibility in the application of zoning standards for proposed development. The purpose is to allow consideration of innovation in site planning and other aspects of project design—and more effective design responses to site features, land uses on adjoining properties, and environmental impacts—than the development standards of the underlying zone would produce without adjustment. The city expects each planned development project to be of significantly higher design quality, including more effective and attractive pedestrian orientation, environmental sensitivity, affordable housing, and the more efficient use of resources, than would be achieved through conventional design practices and standards. Planned development (PD) zoning shall be approved only in conjunction with derived long-term community benefits and where the project can help achieve the vision, goals, and policies of the general plan.

B. Application. The requirements of this chapter shall apply to all projects within the PD overlay zone. (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)