(1) Provide an alternative form of development within urban growth areas (UGAs) to traditional subdivision which allows flexibility and creativity in site layout and design and protects critical areas through the use of open space;

(2) Provide for small and large scale developments incorporating a variety of housing types and related uses, that are planned and developed as an integral unit;

(3) Promote the efficient use of land by allowing a flexible arrangement of buildings and lots, circulation systems, land uses, and utilities;

(4) Promote the combination and coordination of architectural styles, building forms, and building relationships within a development;

(5) Preserve the value, character, and integrity of surrounding areas which have been, or, are being developed under traditional zoning regulations;

(6) Provide for the integration of new development into the existing community while protecting and preserving the value of the surrounding neighborhood;

(7) Provide the opportunity for affordable housing to meet the needs of a wide range of income and age groups;

(8) Encourage the preservation of existing natural site features such as trees, topography, and geologic features;

(9) Create permanent, useable and commonly owned open space for both active and passive recreation to serve the development;

(10) Implement the policies of the comprehensive plan; and

(11) Require and promote the use of low impact development (LID) best management practices (BMPs) as directed by the Drainage Manual. (Added by Amended Ord. 02-064, Dec. 9, 2002, Eff date Feb. 1, 2003; Amended by Amended Ord. 17-070, Nov. 1, 2017, Eff date Dec. 1, 2017).