770 Porter Rd Porterville, CA 93257-2059

Planned Development (PD) District Sections: 207.01 Purpose 207.02 Zoning Map Designation 207.03 Land Use Regulations 207.04 Development Regulations 207.05 Procedures 207.06 Required Findings 207.07 Conditions 207.08 Expiration and Renewal 207.09 Amendments of Approved Plans 207.10 Status of Specific Plan 207.11 Development Plan Review Purpose The purposes of the Planned Development (PD) District are to: Establish a procedure for development on large lots of land in order to reduce or eliminate the rigidity, delays, and conflicts that otherwise would result from application of zoning standards and procedures designed primarily for small lots. Ensure orderly and thorough planning and review procedures that will result in quality urban design. Promote variety and avoid monotony in large developments by allowing greater freedom in selecting the means to provide access, light, open space, and amenities. Ensure allocation and improvement of common open space in residential areas, and provide for maintenance of the open space at the expense of those directly benefiting from it. Facilitate the assembly of properties that might otherwise be developed in unrelated increments to the detriment of surrounding neighborhoods. Provide for the integration and administration of Specific Plans, adopted pursuant to State law into the City’s land use regulations. Zoning Map Designation A PD district shall be noted on the zoning map by the designation “PD” Land Use Regulations No use other than an existing use is permitted in a PD district except in accord with a valid PD Plan or Specific Plan. Any permitted or conditional use authorized by this Chapter may be included in an approved PD Plan or an adopted Specific Plan consistent with the General Plan land use designation(s) for the property. 115