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A. It is the intention of this chapter to encourage development proposals not constrained by fixed development standards, and toward that end, deviation from the development standards set forth in subsection D of this section or other standards of this code, except those specified in subsection B of this section, may be authorized when the city council finds, with the advice of the planning commission, that compared to such standards, such deviation would advance the achievement of the stated purposes and objectives of the PMU district at the completion of the development.

B. The development standards in this section shall apply to all development proposals within the PMU district unless an adopted subarea plan or annexation implementation agreement specifies different standards, in which case the standards specified in the subarea plan or development agreement shall apply.

1. All property in one ownership shall be included in a PMU application;

2. The minimum acreage for a mixed use final plan shall be of such size that the applicant can demonstrate the ability to incorporate the intent of this chapter;

3. At least thirty-five percent of the total acreage within the proposed final plan must be dedicated to open space, natural areas, parks, recreation areas, or village greens, commons or public assembly areas, excluding streets and parking areas;

4. The tract or tracts of land included in a proposed mixed use final plan in a PMU district must be in one ownership or control, or be the subject of a joint application by the owners of all the property included;

5. Proposed circulation, solid waste disposal and recycling, water, sewer and stormwater management systems shall be designed in such a manner to allow adequate and efficient future expansion to accommodate development which can reasonably be anticipated on adjacent or nearby lands within the City of Cle Elum or the UGA;

6. The siting of compatible land uses shall be encouraged to the greatest extent possible through the use of sensitive site planning, use of landscaping, buffering and open space;

7. A lighting plan that provides sufficient illumination without significantly diminishing the ambient darkness of the rural setting. Outdoor lighting shall be designed so as not to direct light and/or glare on public roadways and/or neighboring properties. All outdoor lighting shall be fully cut off with the light fully shielded to reduce unnecessary light and glare. No lighting shall exceed a level of thirty footcandles;

8. Average density for single family to be four dwelling units per acre; minimum density for multi-family to be eight units per acre; maximum density for multiple family to be twelve to fifteen dwelling units per acre. Submittal of the final plan shall include sufficient information to determine that all proposed lots have adequate buildable area for the proposed use;

9. Maximum building height: three stories or thirty-five feet, whichever is lower;

10. Include provisions for a floor area ratio for business park; maximum amounts of impervious surface and building coverage for the various uses; refer to the city’s zoning code; and

11. All other requirements of the Cle Elum Municipal Code such as parking, landscaping street standards, etc., unless specifically modified by a subarea plan or development agreement.

(Ord. 1180 § 3, 2002)