General requirements

All planned district proposals shall demonstrate that there is a general public benefit to be gained by deviation from the requirements of the existing zoning classification. These benefits may include but are not limited to:

• A. Preservation of unique or sensitive natural areas or significant historic sites;
• B. Preservation of architecturally significant buildings;
• C. Ecologically sensitive building orientation, utility placement, roadway pattern and/or construction methods.

Should the city council, in reviewing an MPD or the planning commission in reviewing an RPD, conclude no general public benefit is to be gained in approving a particular application, they may reject said proposal.

(Prior code § 30-33(g))