17.010 Purpose and Intent

(Amended 2/27/01, 11/14/17) A. A Planned Unit Development may be allowed at the discretion of the Planning Commission and City Council in any zoning district by complying with the provisions of this Chapter. No permit shall be issued for a Planned Unit Development unless and until the following requirements have been met. The intent of allowing Planned Unit Developments in certain districts within the city is: 1. to encourage the construction of affordable housing units within the City under conditions and requirements that will ensure development of residential environments of sustained desirability and stability; 2. to permit development of housing and commercial projects within residential or commercial districts which are characterized by a harmonious grouping of attractive buildings situated on spacious surroundings and landscaped with well kept lawns, trees and shrubs; 3. to allow more flexibility in the location of buildings on the land, the grouping of open spaces and the number of dwelling units in one building; and 4. to improve the overall quality of the built environment, maintain property values, and enhance the image of Lehi City and the character of its major corridors that serve as primary access into and through the City. B. A Planned Unit Development is intended to be an "overlay district" in that the proposed use shall be consistent with the zoning district in which it is proposed as to the requirements of density, use and purpose, except that single family attached housing Adopted 09/24/96 may be permitted in traditional single family residential zones to allow for preservation of sensitive lands or agricultural areas, or for transitioning housing types when adjacent to differing land uses.