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I I - 2. Purposes o~ the P.U.D.: In certain instances the purposes of this ordinance may be achieved by the development of planned units which do not conform in all respects with the land use pattern designated on the zoning map, the district regulations prescribed by the zoning ordinance, or the subdivision requirements of this ordinance. A planned unit development (P.U.D.) may include a combination of dif- ferent dwelling types and/or a variety of land uses which creatively complement each other and harmonize with existing and proposed land uses in the vicinity. In order to encourage creative development of the land, provide locations for well-planned comprehensive developments. and provide for variety in the development pattern of the City of San Marcos which conform with the purposes of the master plan, the Planning and Zoning Commission is empowered to grant permits for planned unit developments, subject to review and approval by the City Council. - Technical planning review of these planned unit developments should be provided by the Director of Planning. 3. Location permit required: A planned unit development may be located in any district upon the granting of a permit in accordance with the provisions of this section, the Zoning Ordinance, and all other adopted ordinances. 4. Minimum site area: The minimum site area for a planned unit develop- ment shall be five (5) acres. 5. Permit procedure for P.U.D.: The regulations prescribed herein shall regulate the procedure for making application for a permit for a planned unit development, the public hearing, the staff investigation and technical report, the action by the planning and zoning commission, the planning director, the appeal to or review by the City Council, and the lapse or revocation of a permit, and shall regulate new appli- cations and permits to run with the land, subject to the following prerequisites. 6. Development plan; tabulation of average population density: The application shall be accompanied by a development plan of the entire planned unit development, drawn at a scale of one hundred (100) feet to one inch, and showing provisions for drainage of surface water, water courses, railroads and public utility rights-of-way, streets, driveways, pedestrian walks, off-street parking and off-street loading facilities, reservations for public uses, including parks, playgrounds and other open spaces, private uses, including dwelling types; lot layout, locations, land coverage and heights of structures and land- scaped area. In addition to the data and drawings prescribed, the application shall be accompanied by a tabulation of the average popula- tion density per net acre and per gross acre in the area or areas proposed to be devoted to residential use. 7. Granting of a permit: The Planning Commission may grant a permit for a planned unit development and may vary the specific requirements of this chapter, if, on the basis of the application and the evidence submitted, the Planning Commission makes the following findings: -30-