§ 8104-3.3. Residential Planned Development (R-P-D) zone.

The purpose of this zone is to provide areas for communities which will be developed utilizing modern land planning and unified design techniques; this zone provides a flexible regulatory procedure in order to encourage:

a.

Coordinated neighborhood design and compatibility with existing or potential development of surrounding areas;

b.

An efficient use of land particularly through the clustering of dwelling units and the preservation of the natural features of sites;

c.

Variety and innovation in site design, density and housing unit options, including garden apartments, townhouses and single-family dwellings;

d.

Lower housing costs through the reduction of street and utility networks; and

e.

A more varied, attractive and energy-efficient living environment as well as greater opportunities for recreation than would be possible under other zone classifications.