§ 25-390. Purpose.

(a)

The purpose of this district is to promote the efficient use of commercial land by allowing a wide range of land uses of various densities and flexible application of development controls. The district encourages achievement of these goals while also protecting surrounding property, natural features and scenic beauty.

(b)

The PCD district recognizes that many commercial, office and residential establishments seek to develop within unified areas, usually under single ownership or control. Because these concentrations of retail, service and office establishments are generally stable and offer unified internal arrangement and development, potentially detrimental design effects can be recognized and addressed during the review of the development. For these reasons, the PCD district allows flexibility through the adjustment of certain lot, setback and use restrictions. Districts should be proposed and planned for areas that provide for adequate development and expansion space, controlled access points, landscaped parking areas and public utilities. Development of a PCD district will take place in accord with an approved concept plan, which may allow for clustering of uses and densities in various areas of the site.

(c)

[The] PCD district should be a visual asset to the community. Building within the district is to be architecturally similar in style and the relationship among individual establishments should be harmonious. The site should be well landscaped and parking and loading areas are to be screened.

(Res. No. 29-10-99, 10-19-99)

(Res. No. 29-10-99, 10-19-99)