Cluster Housing and PUD Flashcards
A subdivision technique where dwellings are grouped close together with a common area left for recreation
Cluster Housing
The grouping of residential properties on a development site in order to use the extra land as open space, recreation or agriculture
Residential Cluster Development
A type of medium-density housing in cities, usually but not necessarily traced (row housing) or semi-detached.
Townhouse Development
Two (2) types of cluster development
- Townhouse Development
- Super Development
A designed grouping of both varied and compatible land uses such as housing, recreation, commercial center, and industrial parks, all within one contained development or subdivision
Planned Unit Development
Different Housing Types
- Row House
- Townhouse
- Apartment
One of the most important elements in establishing the neighborhood character of a residential community
Streets
serve only residences and have a low traffic volume
Local Streets
connect local streets to arterials, which are the major routes of travel throughout a PUD
Collector Streets
located on at least one side of every street to enable the walkability of the developments
Sidewalks
provided to link residential groupings, open space areas, schools, and local shopping areas
Circulation systems
Four (4) general steps to developing a PUD
- Pre-application conference
- Site Plan review
- Preliminary Development Plan
- Final Development Plan
The developer consults with planning staff for ordinance and process clarification and discusses initial project plans
Pre-application conference
a detailed site analysis of existing features, often an on-site walkabout, and a discussion about project goals and possible design solutions.
Site Plan Review
Includes specific documents and maps giving a legal description of the project a detailed site plan and supporting maps
Preliminary Development Plan
