1340 Ferndale Rd, Plymouth, MN 55447

Planned Unit Development District

The purpose of the Planned Unit Development District PUD is to provide a comprehensive procedure intended to allow greater flexibility in the development of neighborhoods or non-residential areas than would be possible under a conventional zoning district. The decision to zone property to PUD is a public policy decision for the City Council to make in its legislative capacity. The intent of this section is to: Provide for the establishment of Planned Unit Development PUD zoning districts in appropriate settings and situations, to create or maintain a development pattern that complies with the City's Comprehensive Plan.; Allow for the mixing of land uses within a development when such mixing of land uses could not otherwise be accomplished under this Chapter.; Provide for variations to the strict application of the land use regulations in this Chapter in order to improve site design and operation, while at the same time incorporating design elements e.g, construction materials, landscaping, lighting, etc. that exceed the City's standards to offset the effect of any variations.; Promote a more creative and efficient approach to land use within the City, while at the same time protecting and promoting the health, safety, comfort, aesthetics, economic viability, and general welfare of the City.; Preserve and enhance natural features and open spaces.; Maintain or improve the efficiency of public streets and utilities.; Ensure the establishment of appropriate transitions between differing land uses.; Provide for the maintenance of, and an amendment procedure for, those planned unit developments listed in Section 21100.02 Subd. 2b of this Chapter.