A. The intent of the master planned development (MPD) process is to provide greater flexibility and, consequently, more creative and imaginative design than generally is possible under conventional zoning regulations. An MPD should promote more economical and efficient use of the land by providing better coordination of necessary infrastructure, site amenities, and protection of natural systems.

B. The MPD process should encourage innovative planning and provide a variety of housing types and configurations, resulting in more mixed-use development, improved protection of open spaces, and increased transportation options.

C. Encourage developments that recognize the relationship between buildings and their use, open space and public spaces, pedestrian vitality, ecological process, and varied forms of transportation, providing opportunities for innovative and diversified development.

D. Preserve, to the greatest extent possible, the existing natural and cultural landscape features and amenities that may not otherwise be protected through conventional development. (Ord. 15-04 (part), 2015: Ord. 06-17 (part), 2006)