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ARTICLE 7: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
SECTION 710 DWELLING UNIT DENSITY
Dwelling unit density per gross site/acre shall not exceed that allowed within the requirements of the primary zoning district where the Planned Unit Development is located. Where commercial uses are contained within a Planned Unit Development, in addition to residences, the land area occupied by such uses and streets shall not be included in the land area used to calculate the permitted number of dwelling units.
SECTION 711 FINDINGS FOR PROJECT APPROVAL
A Planned Unit Development shall be approved only if it satisfies the following standards.
A. The proposed Planned Unit Development is an effective and unified treatment of the development possibilities on the project site, while remaining consistent with the Baker County Comprehensive Plan, and makes appropriate provisions for the preservation of natural features in a manner that benefits the general public sufficiently to justify necessary exceptions to the specific requirements of the zone in which the Planned Unit Development is proposed to be located.
B. The proposed Planned Unit Development meets the minimum standards specified in this Article for such development.
C. The existing and natural features of the land have been considered in the plan of the development and important features utilized for open space and common areas.
D. The development will not have a substantial adverse effect upon the area surrounding the project site in terms of air and water quality, public facilities, natural hazards, or scenic qualities.
E. The development will be planned and constructed to ensure a high degree of safety for users of the development and neighboring areas.
F. There can be provided adequate circulation facilities to, in and around the project such that future development is not impeded nor are areas of undue congestion created.
G. The development will not require roads, streets or County services beyond those required by a typical lot-by-lot development, or, in cases where increased services are required, compensation will be paid for these services by the developer.
H. There are adequate provisions for the maintenance of open space and common areas that, if developments are to occur in phases, the early phases have the same or higher ratio of amenities as proposed in later phases of the development.
I. Where applicable, consideration is given to the following items.
1) In residential Planned Unit Developments, the quality of the development in general, and the use of open space and recreational areas are such as to provide a high degree of livability for its residents.
2) In Commercial Planned Unit Developments, such developments are efficient and well-organized with adequate access to service and storage.