§ 13-203. Approval standards.

(a) In general.

In reviewing a planned unit development:

(1) the conditional use standards of § 5-405(a) {"Conditions: In general"} and § 5-406 {"Approval standards"}of this Code apply; and

(2) the following additional factors must be considered:

(i) whether the planned unit development is in general conformance with all elements of the Comprehensive Master Plan, and the character and nature of existing and contemplated development in the vicinity of the proposed planned unit development;

(ii) whether the planned unit development will preserve unusual topographic or natural features of the land, and the design of the planned unit development will best utilize and be compatible with the topography of the land;

(iii) whether the physical characteristics of the planned unit development will not adversely affect future development or the value of undeveloped neighboring areas, or the use, maintenance, or value of neighboring areas already developed;

(iv) whether the planned unit development will provide the same protection as the basic district regulations in regard to fire, health hazards, and other dangers;

(v) whether the planned unit development will encourage innovative design features or adaptive reuse of structures that would not be possible by application of the basic district regulations; and

(vi) whether the planned unit development is compatible with any nearby industrial district.

(b) Required findings.

The planned unit development may be approved only if there are findings that:

(1) the use is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood;

(2) the use furthers the purpose of the proposed classification; and

(3) the PUD master plan developed under § 13-304 {"PUD master plan"} of this title ensures that there will be no discordance with existing uses.