506 Timber Rdg, Borden, IN 47106

Planned Unit Development District

The purposes of these regulations are to provide greater design flexibility in the development of land when consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the intent of the zoning provisions of this Ordinance. The use of Planned Unit Development zoning classifications shall be encouraged when the use of such regulations promotes a harmonious variety of uses, and/or provides for an economy of shared services and facilities, and/or are compatible with surrounding areas and/or foster the creation of attractive, healthful, efficient and stable environments for living, shopping or working.; The PUD regulations and procedures may apply to the redevelopment of presently developed lands, or the development of open or vacant lands, and may apply to parcels of relatively small size as well as large-scale developments and their relationship with other surrounding uses and the overall characteristics of the area in which they are located.; PUD regulations are intended to encourage innovations in land development techniques so that the growing demands of the community may be met with greater flexibility and variety in type, design and layout of sites and buildings and by the conservation and more efficient use of open spaces and other amenities generally enhancing the quality of life.; PUD projects should also encourage a more efficient use of land that reflects the changes in the technology of land development so that resulting economies may accrue to the benefit of the community at large.