Section 175-37.01
STATEMENT OF INTENT.
Pursuant
to Sections 15.2-2201 and 15.2-2286 of the Code of
Virginia, the Town Council of the Town of Front Royal establishes the
Planned
Neighborhood Development (PND) zoning ordinance to allow planned
neighborhood
development on large tracts of land characterized by unified site
design for a
variety of housing types and densities, clustering of buildings, common
open
space, and a mix of building types and land uses in which project
planning (as
permitted herein) and density calculation are performed for the entire
development rather than on an individual basis. The purposes of
the ordinance
are to provide an alternative form of development that:
A. Eliminates
standard dimensional requirements while
reserving sufficient natural open space for common use, conservation or
recreational purposes, and providing adequate buffering between
structures and
adjacent properties;
B. Enhances
the physical appearance of the town by
preserving the town's natural assets and distinctive character;
C. Promotes
more efficient use of land and provision
of public facilities, utilities, streets, and services;
D. Provides
the opportunity for innovative
combinations of integrated housing, recreation, neighborhood-oriented
commercial, professional uses, and increased public amenities within a
single
development;
E. Conserves
natural and environmental resources and
the integrity of natural systems;
F. Encourages innovative residential development so
that housing demands are met by a greater variety of types, designs,
and
layouts of residential structures;
G. Encourages
creative and site-sensitive developments
by allowing increased overall density in exchange for planned
neighborhood
development pursuant to this chapter.
H. Promotes the design
of a walkable environment for pedestrians within the neighborhood which
provides a circulation system for various transportation modes.
I. Satisfies the general purposes of
zoning
regulations to promote health, safety, morals and general welfare of
the
community.
(Ord.
No. Z-1-05 Added Entire Section 4-11-05-Effective Upon Passage)