§ 27-503. Purposes.

(a)

The purposes of the R-U Zone are to:

(1)

Establish (in the public interest) a plan implementation zone, in which (among other things):

(A)

Permissible residential density is dependent upon providing public benefit features and related density increment factors; and

(B)

The location of the zone must be in accordance with the adopted and approved General Plan, Master Plan, Sector Plan, public urban renewal plan, or Sectional Map Amendment Zoning Change;

(2)

Establish regulations through which adopted and approved public plans and policies (such as the General Plan, Master Plans, Sector Plans, public urban renewal plans, or Sectional Map Amendment Zoning Changes) can serve as the criteria for judging individual physical development proposals;

(3)

Assure the compatibility of proposed land uses with existing and proposed surrounding land uses, and existing and proposed public facilities and services, so as to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the present and future inhabitants of the Regional District;

(4)

Encourage amenities and public facilities to be provided in conjunction with residential development;

(5)

Encourage and stimulate balanced land development; and

(6)

Improve the overall quality and variety of residential environments in the Regional District.

(CB-77-2006)