10250 Rifle St, Commerce City, CO 80022

Planned Unit Development District

The purpose of the planned unit development district PUD district is to allow projects of innovative design and layout that would not otherwise be permitted under this land development code because of the strict application of zoning district or general development standards. Typically, the PUD consists of a combination of land uses that provides a higher level of standards through innovative land planning and site design concepts. The PUD district shall not be used merely as a mechanism to avoid the application of the requirements of other zone districts. The PUD district is further intended to: Promote more economical and efficient use of land while providing a harmonious grouping of a variety of land uses; Promote innovative design of residential areas and allow for greater densities when additional site amenities are included in the development; Create physical connections between existing and proposed developments in order to achieve an integrated community with common open space, transportation, transit, and public service networks; and Allow for innovative development projects that assist in the implementation of the comprehensive plan and not as a device to circumvent development regulations, standards, and good planning practice.