401 Vista Rdg, Radford, VA 24141

Planned Unit Development District

The purpose of this division is to establish procedures and standards for planned unit developments in order that one or more of the following objectives may be attained: Flexibility in design to take the greatest advantage of natural land, trees, historical and other features; Accumulation of large areas of usable open space for recreation, preservation of natural amenities and provision of community facilities; Creation of a variety of residential/compatible neighborhood arrangements that give the home occupant greater choice in selecting types of environment and living units; Clustering of one dwelling type for better use of land and open space, as long as the density does not exceed the allowed density in the underlying district; Allowance of sufficient freedom for the developer to take a creative approach to the use of land and related physical development, as well as utilizing innovative techniques to enhance the visual character of the city; Efficient use of land which may result in reduction in development and maintenance costs of street and utility systems; Establishments of criteria for the inclusion of compatible associated uses to complement residential areas within the planned unit development; Simplification of the procedure for obtaining approval of proposed developments through simultaneous review by the city of proposed land use, site consideration, lot and setback consideration, public needs and requirements, and health and safety factors.