4730 Sundial Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Planned Unit Development District

The intent of this chapter is to offer an alternative to conventional development and traditional zoning standards by permitting flexibility in the regulations for development through the authorization of Planned Unit Development PUD districts. The standards in this chapter are intended to promote and encourage development on parcels of land that are suitable in size, location, and character for the uses proposed while ensuring compatibility with adjacent land uses and preserving the existing natural features of the area.; The PUD rezoning process is provided as a design option to enable more than 1 of the following: Innovative land development in terms of variety, design, layout, and/or type of structures constructed; Efficient use of land to facilitate a more practical arrangement of buildings, circulation systems, land use, and utilities; Adaptive re-use of significant or historic buildings; The creative mix of uses or residential types to facilitate a more sustainable development; Preservation and protection of significant natural features, open space, and cultural/historic resources; Promotion of efficient provision of public services; Reduction of adverse traffic impacts and accommodation of safe and efficient pedestrian access and circulation; Redevelopment of sites and/or buildings that are under-developed or have fallen into disrepair and/or Use and improvement of land where site conditions make development under conventional zoning difficult or less desirable.