6850 Abbey Rd, Canfield, OH 44406

Planned Unit Development District

The purpose of this chapter is to establish provisions for planned districts subject to the regulations and procedures herein in conformance with the Ohio Revised Code. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Districts are intended to promote the general public welfare, encourage the efficient use of land and resources, promote greater efficiency in the provision of public services and utilities, and encourage innovation in the planning and building of developments by providing opportunities for creative design and planning of developments using more flexible zoning guidelines and site design criteria than permitted in traditional districts. The suspension of traditional zoning provisions within Planned Unit Development is intended to: A. Encourage creative, high quality site design practices in the developments of Residential and commercial areas; B. Promote the design and implementation of mixed-use developments that will provide a variety of housing options and commercial opportunities within a compact and walkable environment; C. Promote harmony and integration with existing developments and protect adjoining properties from adverse impacts; D. Promote safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular movement; E. Promote efficient layout of infrastructure; F. Protect a sites natural features through the creative and efficient layout of infrastructure; G. Create attractive and useful public and private spaces; H. Promote a wider range of housing choices allowing a greater possibility of retaining longtime citizens of Canfield Township; and I. Implement the Canfield Township Land Use Plan and additional supporting township and county long range planning documents. By making such developments subject to the established and negotiated development standards as proposed and accepted by the developer of a PUD District.