§ 24-202. Purpose.

The purposes of this article are:

(a)

To encourage a more creative and efficient development of land and its improvements through the preservation of natural features and/or desirable site characteristics than possible under strict application of zoning and subdivision requirements.

(b)

To meet the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan and adopted master plans of the city while preserving the health, safety, and welfare of its residents.

(c)

To allow for the potential mixture of compatible uses in an integrated and well-planned area.

(d)

To increase public open space or greenways and/or to ensure concentration of open space into more usable areas and preservation or restoration of natural resources.

(e)

To facilitate the economical and efficient provision of streets and public utilities and to prevent development that would burden the existing tax base or in areas without adequate public improvements.

(f)

To facilitate developments that provide a benefit to the city as a whole, through, but not limited to, higher standards of architectural and site design, enhanced or innovative public infrastructure, sustainable design, provision of life-cycle and/or affordable housing, redevelopment or expanded transportation options.

(Ord. No. 1860, § 1860.01, 10-10-2012)