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Sections 9.20.14 and 9.20.15 are reserved. Section 9.20.31 "Planned Unit Development" is replaced with the following text: 9.20.31 Planned Unit Development encourage: Subdivision 1. Intent. The intent of this district is to provide a district wh/ch will Flexibility in land development in order to make better use of new techniques in building design and construction and land development. Housing affordable to all income ~oups. More efficient use of public infrastructure. Energy conservation through the use of more efficient building desig-ns and through the clustering of buildings and land uses. Preservation of desirable land characteristics and open space and protection of sensitive environmental features such as' steep slopes, poor soils and trees. More effective and efficient use of land, Open space and public facilities through the mixing of land uses and assembly and development of land in larger lots. Subd. 2. Criteria. Every proposal presented to the City. for rezoning to Planned Unit Development District (PLrD), shall be accompanied by a Preliminary Site Plan as provided in Subdivision i0. a. of this section. The City shall consider the following criteria and objectives in reviewing the PUD: a. A high quality, of desig-n and design compatible with surrounding land uses, both existing and planned. b. A wider range of housing types, price ranges and styles than could be accomplished under existing zoning. c. Public amenities, facilities and open spaces that are geater than the minimum requirements of existing zoning and determined to be in the public good. d. Compatibility with the purposes and intents of this Zoning Chapter and the City's Comprehensive Plan, specifically residential density requirements. Increases in density may be allowed, provided that traffic patterns wiI1 not be adversely affected and that public facilities are adequate. e. Provision for a minimum of 20% public open space andTor 50% private open space protected by adequate covenants rurming with the land or by conveyances or dedications. Credit for public open space shall be g/ven pursuant to the following schedule: 100% credit - Woodlands, steep slopes, prairie and ~asslands. 50% credit - Water features and wetlands. I I I I i I I -160- Private open space may include yard space, street boulevards, and other private common areas. The proposal shall exercise no substantial detrimental influence on the market value of surrounding properties. The proposal shall show a 'favorable economic impact on the community at large. 19 I I I