2007 Startown Rd, Hickory, NC 28602

Planned Development District

The planned development district is established to encourage the master planning of large scale, multiple and/or mixed-use development patterns. Applicants who propose a planned development have more flexibility and creativity in design than is possible under conventional zoning regulations. The planned development process: Allows for the layout of uses and open space that promote high standards in design and construction which furthers the purposes of the small area plans.; Encourages well planned, efficient development to promote economical and efficient land uses.; Allows a planned and coordinated mix of land uses which are compatible and are harmonious but were previously discouraged by conventional zoning procedures.; Encourages the development of contiguous large lot parcels into an integrated and orderly pattern, with particular attention to developing an efficient and coordinated network of internal streets.; Promotes the clustering of structures and other uses in order to preserve unique and natural features such as woodlands, wetlands, natural drainage systems and scenic areas.; Reserves adequate public right-of-way within development areas for the eventual extension of arterial and collector streets, including proper width and spacing of such streets.; A planned development is defined based upon the following general characteristics: Aggregate size and number of non-residential buildings.; Mixture of housing types including single family with multifamily.; A combination of uses such as retail/commercial with residential or office uses.