4080-4086 Harms, Merrillville, IN 46410

Planned Unit Development District

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide greater design flexibility in the development of land when consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and intent of the zoning ordinance. The use of planned unit developments shall be encouraged to promote smart growth ideologies of a harmonious variety of uses, and/or are compatible with surround areas and/or foster the creation of attractive, healthful, efficient and stable environments for living, shopping or working.; The planned unit development district 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 it is to be located.; Planned unit development district 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 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.; Planned unit development district projects should also encourage a more efficient use of land which reflects the changes in technology of land development so that the resulting economies may accrue to the benefit of the community at large.; To that end, the effect of the regulations contained in this chapter as to use, bulk, yards, height and the development regulations contained in subchapter entitled Site Plan commencing in 154.415, may be waived or modified to provide relief there from to allow unconventional development in the specific planned unit development project. The community may then benefit from such desirable but unconventional developments and be protected and insured through the limitations and conditions placed upon and made part of the ordinance granting the specific planned unit development district.