18.52.010 Intent.
A. A planned unit development (PUD) is intended to allow flexibility in the land use code and to achieve the creation of a more desirable environment than would be possible through a strict application of the land use code. An applicant does not have a right to approval of a PUD permit, but has a right only to have the planning commission give fair consideration to an application for a PUD. The planning commission has discretion to deny a PUD application if it is not convinced the proposed development is compatible with principal permitted uses, existing neighborhood development, the environment, the comprehensive plan or maintenance of compatible and efficient development patterns.
B. The planning commission shall evaluate a proposed planned unit development in accordance with the following criteria:
1. Creative use of the land, imaginative architectural design, a consolidation of usable open space and recreation areas and the preservation of natural features;
2. The mixing of compatible land uses, residential densities and housing types within the neighborhood;
3. The efficiency of the configuration of utilities, vehicular and pedestrian circulation and parking facilities;
4. Enhancement of the surrounding environment;
5. Maintenance of population densities and lot coverage that are consistent with available public services and the comprehensive plan. [Ord. 01-05 § 8.]