21.31.350 - PUD Design Guidelines.
The following design guidelines are established for all PUDs, to provide basic objectives for quality urban design to which each PUD should conform. A PUD's consistency with these design guidelines is relevant to the required findings set forth for PUDs in Section 21.31.330. It is the intent of these design guidelines for each PUD to provide a higher level of quality in architecture, site planning, and amenities than would otherwise be obtained through individual lot development of a traditional subdivision.
A. Landscaping. A PUD should be provided with landscaping as specified in Chapter 21.42 of the Zoning Regulations, and should, for landscaping purposes, be held to the standards for sites located in R-3 or R-4 zoning districts. All landscaping within the PUD should be composed of drought-tolerant, low-water-requirement trees, shrubs, and groundcover. Turf may be used in conformance with the water efficient landscaping requirements of Chapter 21.42 (Landscaping Standards) of the Zoning Regulations.
B. Street widths. Street widths within the PUD should comply with the requirements of Chapter 20.08 and Chapter 21.47 to the extent feasible. However, streets are encouraged to be the minimum widths allowed by the Fire Department, Building and Safety Bureau, and Public Works Department, provided that the requirements of each reviewing department is met, and that any appropriate waivers of standards are obtained according to the procedures specified in Chapter 20.08 or 21.47, as appropriate. The purpose of this guideline is to encourage site planning that adheres to good urban planning principles, to promote pedestrian- and bicycle-oriented development, and to reduce vehicle speeds within the PUD.
C. Sidewalks. Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of all through or circulatory private roads within a PUD, and should be at least 5 feet wide. Sidewalks also are strongly encouraged on both sides of any interior secondary alleys or drives, at a width of at least 4 feet.
D. Parkways. A PUD should be provided with a landscaped parkway between main interior circulation streets and the sidewalk. The parkway should be wide enough to sustain a mature tree (four feet), and should be landscaped in accordance with Chapter 21.42 of the Zoning Regulations.
E. Guest Parking. Notwithstanding Section 20.08.080 (Private Streets), guest parking should be provided as on-street parking on the internal streets of the PUD, if the streets are privately-owned and maintained. On-street parking by residents should be strongly discouraged, and the PUD's Homeowner's Association (HOA) should provide the necessary enforcement against on-street parking by residents.
F. Pedestrian and bicycle connectivity. Connectivity to and within the PUD for pedestrians and bicycles is strongly encouraged, and should be provided to the greatest extent feasible. Separate pedestrian/bicycle entrances to the PUD should be provided independent of vehicular entrances, especially if the PUD is adjacent to a park, bike path, pedestrian trail, or other public amenity that is not directly accessible from the PUD by motor vehicles.
G. Architecture. A PUD should make use of architecture that is of the highest quality, and gives the PUD a distinct visual identity. Architecture should adhere to a common theme and architectural vocabulary among the PUD's buildings, both private residences and community facilities. The use of interesting, creative, distinctive building materials, elements, and details is strongly encouraged.
H. Exterior edges. The PUD should present attractive exterior edges to the surrounding community, neighborhood, and public rights-of-way. Utility or maintenance structures, storage or utility areas, and uninteresting building elevations, should not be exposed to the public viewshed outside the PUD.
I. Outdoor area for common usable open space. At least fifty percent (50%) of the common usable open space for the PUD should be provided in outdoor areas, rather than indoor community rooms, workout rooms, and the like.
Table 31-8 PUD Building Development Standards
Notes
Setbacks:
Front yard | 6 ft. from edge of private common street or inner edge of sidewalk, whichever is greater. | See footnote (a)
Interior side yard within the PUD | 3 ft. to property line, or zero property line with minimum 6 ft. between buildings. | If a building is built to zero lot line on one side, the other side yard shall be clear of any projections. Also see footnote (a)
Interior rear yard within the PUD | See footnote (a) Buildings and wall openings should be sited to maximize privacy between units.
1 st Story | 8 ft. between buildings
2 nd Story and above | 15 ft. between buildings
Side or rear yard adjacent to private street within PUD | 5 ft. from edge of private common street or inner edge of sidewalk, whichever is greater. | See footnote (a)
Garage | No more than 6 ft. is encouraged. Measured from edge of private common street, or inner edge of sidewalk, whichever is greater.
Front (garage door elevation) | No more than 6 ft., or minimum of 20 ft.
Sides and rear (elevations w/o garage door) | Same as principal structure.
Abutting other zoning district (PUD edge not adjacent to right-of-way) | 8 ft. to property line.
Building setback from a public right-of-way adjacent to PUD | Measured from building to PUD property boundary
Local Street | 15 ft.
Neighborhood Connector, Minor Avenue | 20 ft.
Major Avenue, Boulevard and Regional Corridor | 30 ft.
Freeway | 100 ft.
Lot Coverage, Open Space, and FAR:
Lot Coverage | N/A
Private Open Space | 6% of lot area per unit | Shall comply with the standards of Section 21.31.230.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) | 1.3 | A greater FAR may be approved at the discretion of the approval body, if adequate separation between buildings and from other adjoining land uses is provided.
Lot Size:
Minimum Lot Area | 2,400 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width | 30 ft.
Building Height:
Within 50 ft. of R-1, R-2, or R-3 zoning district | 25 ft., 2 stories | Standards and exceptions apply as provided in Section 21.31.220.
Other area within PUD | 38 ft., 3 stories | Additional building height and stories may be approved at the discretion of the approval body, if adequate separation between buildings and from other adjoining land uses is provided.
Notes:
a) Front, interior side/rear, and private street side/rear setbacks on irregular corner or gore-shaped lots may deviate from these standards at the discretion of the approval body.
(ORD-23-0052 §§ 4, 5, 2023; ORD-15-0037 § 4, 2015)
