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ORDINANCE NO. 44 , 1982, OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS REPEALING AND REENACTING SECTION 83 OF CHAPTER 118 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS BEING A PART OF THE ZONING CODE INSOFAR AS IT RELATES TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT GUIDANCE SYSTEM FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS WHEREAS, the laWs of the State of Colorado and the Charter of the City of Fort Collins provide for regulation of land use development; and WHEREAS, the City has adopted a Land Use Policies Plan which contains provisions calling for the development of a point assessment system for the evaluation of'development; and WHEREAS, the City has adopted an Energy Conservation Plan which calls for development in a manner that conserves energy and maximizes the use of renewable energy resources; and WHEREAS, the Land Development Guidance System for Planned Unit Developments provides flexibility for land use in a manner consistent with the Land Use Policies Plan and the Energy Conservation Plan as adopted; and WHEREAS, the System allows for a mixed land use pattern provided adverse impacts of land uses are minimized; and WHEREAS, the System contains criteria for the evaluation of develop- ment which provides for a clear and consistent understanding of the de- velopment review process; and ~ WHEREAS, the System provides for appropriate development of infill areas and new developing areas; and WHEREAS, the System sets forth absolute and variable criteria which are used to evaluate a development to determine whether approval would be in the public interest; and WHEREAS, the System is designed to provide for the development of compatible land uses; and WHEREAS, the System has been publicized throughout the community and the public has had numerous opportunities, to comment; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed and unanimously recommended approval of the System to the Council; and