§ 10-282. Decision criteria.

(a)

The town may approve, approve with conditions or deny a preliminary PUD plan based on the plan's fulfillment of the following decision criteria in addition to the additional requirements of this article on PUDs and the other applicable portions of the town development code.

(b)

The PUD accomplishes a development that is better than that resulting from traditional development in each of the following areas:

(1)

Placement, type or design of structures;

(2)

Interconnected useable open space;

(3)

Recreation facilities;

(4)

Conservation of natural features;

(5)

Aesthetic features and harmonious design;

(6)

The PUD is compatible with existing land use surrounding the subject property. Compatibility considerations include the size, scale, mass and architectural design of buildings;

(7)

The PUD has at least one access point from a public right-of-way;

(8)

Open space within the PUD is an integrated component of the overall project; and

(9)

The PUD as a whole, and each phase (if any), contains the required parking spaces, open space, utilities and utility easements.

(Res. No. 168, § 16.60.150, 3-26-2001; Ord. of 1-8-2007(2), § 16.60.150; Ord. No. 154, § 5, 1-8-2015)