723 E 500 S, American Fork, UT 84003

Planned Community Zone

The purpose and intent of this zone is to address the needs of a growing population and the rising cost of land by allowing for greater density. The zone is created in recognition of the fact that higher densities can only provide a safe and desirable quality of life if pedestrian-oriented design standards are observed. This zone enables subdivision design that supports a walkable community by providing a high level of amenity, respect for the natural environment, and allowing for a greater choice in housing types and designs. The zone shall stress neighborhood-centered design, architectural creativity and innovation, use the natural features of the landscape to their greatest advantage, provide for more efficient land use, and reduce the impact of development on the natural environment and neighborhood.; This title is structured flexibly so as to provide the developer latitude and creativity of design within certain minimum guidelines.; The PC planned community zone is established to provide a location within the city which provides for the coordinated planning and development of large areas containing a mixture of uses (residential, retail, office, light manufacturing, public buildings and facilities) and varying residential densities, lot sizes and housing styles located in a coordinated design setting, together with a commingling of parks and open space areas, playgrounds, schools, churches and other private and community facilities designed to serve the needs of a diverse population within the planned community area and the city.; Development within the PC zone is characterized by: Extensive clustering of residential and other urban uses.; The use of innovative designs concepts which will provide both a variety to the living environment and a sense of community and neighborhood for the residents.; Coordination of design within the project area and the surrounding territory which effectively accommodates the physical and man-caused constraints to development within and adjacent to the project area (i.e., steep slopes, water bodies, wetland areas flood areas drainage channels, etc.).; The availability of unique and extensive community amenities and facilities.; The PC planned community zone is consistent with and intended to facilitate implementation of the areas designated on the general plan as planned community. The specific regulations necessary for the accomplishment of the intent of the zone are hereinafter set forth.