A. The planned development (PD) zone provides the means for greater creativity and flexibility in environmental design than is provided under the strict application of the zoning and subdivision ordinances, while at the same time protecting the public health, safety and welfare and property values. Various land uses may be combined in a planned development zone including combinations of residential, commercial, industrial, utility, institutional, educational, cultural, recreational and other uses, provided the combination of uses results in a balanced and stable environment.
B. The specific purposes of the planned development zone are to:
1. Promote and encourage cluster development on large sites to avoid sensitive areas of property;
2. Encourage creative and innovative design on large sites by allowing flexibility in property development standards;
3. Encourage the preservation of open space;
4. Accommodate various types of large scale, complex and phased developments;
5. Establish a procedure for the development of large tracts of land in order to reduce or eliminate the rigidity, delays, and conflicts that otherwise would result from application of zoning standards designed primarily for small lots. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2000).

PD zone, or a unit thereof, shall be of sufficient size that its construction, marketing and operation is feasible as a complete unit independent of any subsequent unit. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2000).

A. An application for a PD zone shall be submitted in the form of a general development plan and shall contain the following:
1. A statement of the purpose of the PD zone;
2. A map showing the proposed PD zone boundaries and existing and proposed uses on all adjoining properties to the PD zone;
3. A map showing the proposed pattern of land uses, including acreage for each category of land use, residential density, and land use intensity for nonresidential uses;
4. A list of proposed land uses, including permitted uses and conditionally permitted uses;
5. Development standards for all development within the PD zone, including minimum lot dimensions, setbacks, building height, lot coverage and parking;
6. Description of the differences between the development standards applicable to the proposed uses under this title (zoning ordinance) and the proposed plan;
7. Proposed circulation system showing the location of arterial and collector streets and interconnections with adjoining streets;
8. Public uses including schools, parks, recreational areas and other open space areas;
9. Preliminary grading plan (if required by the city engineer);
10. Phasing of development;
11. Other information as may be prescribed by the planning director. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2000).

A. After review by the planning director, the proposed general development plan shall be submitted to the planning commission as a proposed rezoning of the property to the PD zone. The commission shall act thereon as in any rezoning, and shall have full authority to recommend altering or modifying the proposed general development plan.
B. The proposed general development plan shall be considered by the council as in other rezoning matters. The council may alter or modify the proposed general development plan. If the rezoning is approved, the general development plan shall constitute the development restrictions for the PD zone covered by the plan. Any provision contained in any section of this title not addressed by the general development plan shall apply within the PD zone. (Ord. 881 § 33, 2004; Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2000).

PD zoning approvals shall include maps and text containing the information outlined in Section 17.60.030. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2000).

A PD zone shall be noted by the designation “PD,” followed by the ordinance number approving the PD on the zoning map. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2000).

Upon the establishment of a PD zone, development within the zone may commence provided all other applicable regulations, including design review under Rocklin Municipal Code Chapter 17.72, have been satisfied. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2000).

All development within PD zones or under general development plans which were adopted prior to the effective date of Ordinance No. 832 shall require design review pursuant to Chapter 17.72 instead of approval of a specific plan use permit. (Ord. 832 § 1 (part), 2000).