3495 Sunset Ridge Dr W, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Planned Unit Developments

The planned unit development is a concept which encourages and permits variation in development by allowing deviation in development standards such as, but not limited to, lot size, bulk or type of dwellings, density, lot coverage and open space from that required in any one residential zoning classification under this article. The purpose of a planned unit development is to encourage the development of planned residential neighborhoods and communities that provide a full range of residence types, as well as industrial, commercial and institutional land uses. It is recognized that only through ingenuity, imagination and flexibility can residential developments be produced which are in keeping with the intent of this subdivision while departing from the strict application of conventional use and dimension requirements of other zoning districts or other land development regulations in articles II, VI, VII, VIII, IX, or XIII of chapter 62 of the Brevard County Code.; This subdivision is intended to establish procedures and standards for planned unit developments within the unincorporated areas of the county, in order that the following objectives may be attained: Accumulation of significant areas of usable open spaces for the preservation of natural amenities.; Flexibility in design to take the greatest advantage of natural land, trees, historical features and other features.; Creation of a variety of housing types and compatible neighborhood arrangements that give the home buyer greater choice in selecting types of environment and living units.; Allowance of sufficient freedom for the developer to take a creative approach to the use of land and related physical development, as well as utilizing innovative techniques to enhance the visual character of the county.; Efficient use of land which may result in smaller street and utility networks and reduce development costs.; Establishment of criteria for the inclusion of compatible associated uses to complement the residential areas within the planned unit development.; Simplification of the procedure for obtaining approval of proposed developments through simultaneous review by the county of proposed land use, site considerations, lot and setback considerations, public needs and requirements, and health and safety factors.