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Article 5. District Purpose Statements and Supplemental Standards
Section 5.5 Planned Districts (P -MUD and PDD)
5.5 Planned Districts (P -MUD and PDD)
A. The Planned Mixed -Use District (P -MUD) and the Planned Development District (PDD) are
intended to provide such flexibility and performance criteria which produce:
1. A maximum choice in the type of environment for working and living available to the
public;
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2. Open space and recreation areas;
3. A pattern of development which preserves trees, outstanding natural topography and
geologic features, and prevents soil erosion;
4. A creative approach to the use of land and related physical development;
5. An efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of utilities and streets, thereby
lowering development costs;
6. An environment of stable character in harmony with surrounding development; and
7. A more desirable environment than would be possible through strict application of
other sections or districts in this UDO.
B. Planned Mixed - Use District (P -MUD)
The purpose of this district is to permit areas which encourage mixing of land uses such as
retail /commercial, office, parks, multi - family, and attached single - family. These uses are
developed together in a manner that allows interaction between the uses and that allows
each use to support the other uses. Within any P -MUD, residential and non - residential land
uses shall each constitute at least twenty percent (20 %) of the overall land uses within the
mixed -use development. The remaining sixty percent (60 %) may be any combination of
residential or non - residential land uses. The residential uses provide the patrons for the
office and commercial uses. The success of these mixed -use areas is directly related to the
sensitive master planning of the site layout.
The P -MUD is appropriate in areas where the land use plan reflects Planned Development or
Redevelopment as a land use category. A P -MUD may be used to permit new or innovative
concepts in land utilization not permitted by other zoning districts. While greater flexibility is
given to allow special conditions or restrictions that would not otherwise allow the
development to occur, procedures are established to insure against misuse of increased
flexibility.
C. Planned Development District (PDD)
The purpose of the Planned Development District is to promote and encourage innovative
development that is sensitive to surrounding land uses and to the natural environment. If
this necessitates varying from certain standards, the proposed development should
demonstrate community benefits.
The PDD is appropriate in areas where the land use plan reflects the specific commercial,
residential, or mix of uses proposed in the PDD. A PDD may be used to permit new or
innovative concepts in land utilization not permitted by other zoning districts. While greater
flexibility is given to allow special conditions or restrictions that would not otherwise allow
the development to occur, procedures are established to insure against misuse of increased
flexibility.
5.6 Design Districts
A. Wolf Pen Creek (WPC)
This district is designed to promote development that is appropriate along Wolf Pen Creek,
which, upon creation was a predominantly open and undeveloped area challenged by
drainage, erosion, and flooding issues. Development proposals are designed to encourage
the public and private use of Wolf Pen Creek and the development corridor as an active and
passive recreational area while maintaining an appearance consistent with the Wolf Pen
Creek Master Plan.
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Unified Development Ordinance 02/07/11 City of College Station, Texas
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Mr. Tupper
I have attached the definition of PDD as it is defined in our Unified Development Ordinance. If you have further
questions, please contact one of our on call city planners at poc @cstx.gov or 979 - 764 -3570.
Kristen Hejny '08
Staff Assistant
Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
P.O. Box 9960
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77842
Office: 979.764.3570
Fax: 979.764.3496
City of College Station
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