300 Boulder Pointe Polk City, IA 50226-1074

PUD district shall be reserved for only those developments, which meet one or more of the following criteria: A. Developments that provide for varying land uses to coexist within the same development so that the growing demands of the population may be met by greater variety in type, design, and layout. B. Developments which encourage a more efficient use of land through the incorporation of public/private spaces or uses which enhance the community at large. C. Developments that provide both public and private open spaces that accent and enhance both the architectural and natural features of the development and provide for the protection and preservation of existing vegetative and water resources. D. Developments that present a common and unified theme through the use of architecturally compatible detailing to form a part of a larger composition rather than separate land uses designed in isolation of one another. 2. Principal Permitted Uses. Principal permitted uses for PUD zoned property may consist of residential uses, neighborhood commercial uses, neighborhood office uses and any combinations thereof. If it is determined by the Zoning Enforcement Officer that a proposed use is not compatible and consistent with the proposed PUD, the property owner shall have the right to appeal the decision to the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council pursuant to the regulations for amendments as expressed in Section 165.26 of this Chapter. A. Residential uses shall be defined as single-family residential, attached dwellings, multiple family residential, assisted and independent living facilities and nursing homes. B. Neighborhood Commercial uses shall be defined as those uses which normally and customarily service the surrounding residential properties. Neighborhood Commercial uses may include, but not be limited to, dry cleaners, delis, coffee shops, markets, and small retail establishments. C. Neighborhood Office uses shall be defined as those office uses which normally and customarily service the surrounding residential properties. Neighborhood Commercial uses shall include, but not be limited to, small medical clinics, veterinarians, and banks. 3. Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses are permitted in PUD districts: A. Customary accessory uses and structures incidental to permitted principal uses. B. Private garage or carport in association with a permitted residential use. C. Golf courses, parks, playgrounds, aquatic centers and similar amenities, whether public or private, that benefit the neighborhood and/or the community at large. D.