Subtitle 1 – Purpose; Transition Rules

encourage flexibility in the development of land and in the design of structures;

encourage a creative approach to the use of land that results in better development and design than might otherwise be accomplished under the strict application of this Code on a lot-by-lot basis;

provide for the efficient use of land to facilitate a more effective arrangement of land uses, buildings, circulation systems, and utilities;

encourage the construction of appropriate aesthetic amenities that will enhance the character of the site;

promote quality development that is commensurate with other development within the community and compatible with the character of the surrounding area and adjacent properties; and

facilitate the implementation of the Comprehensive Master Plan.

Residential, office-residential, business, and industrial planned unit developments approved before the effective date of this Code (June 5, 2017) remain valid as long as they continue to comply with all requirements and conditions of their approvals and with the Zoning Code regulations in effect immediately preceding the date of those approvals.

Any amendments to these previously approved planned unit developments will be categorized as either engineering corrections, minor changes, or major changes in accordance with Subtitle 4 {“Modifications to approved final development plans”} of this title and must follow the corresponding approval procedure.

All permitted and conditional uses of the underlying zoning district of a previously approved planned unit development are allowed unless specifically prohibited by the planned unit development.