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at a density of more than 3 units per acre, and wishes to develop a number of attached units and lots with reduced sizes and setbacks, the applicant must apply to rezone the property to a district that allows the project and is consistent with the site's L-2 designation. There are two options available to the developer to seek approval of the proposed project. Either of the two options, if approved, would allow the applicant to proceed with the desired residential project. The options are as follows: 1. Rezone the property to a conventional zoning district, such as RM -4, RS -6 or RM -6, then seek PD special exception use approval for the proposed development with lot size and setback waivers, or 2. Rezone the site to a PD zoning district that allows the proposed PD plan at a density not exceeding the site's underlying land use designation maximum density. The developer has opted to apply for a PD rezoning (option #2 above). If the subject application is approved, the site will be rezoned to PD and will be governed by an approved Harmony Reserve conceptual PD plan. • The PD Zoning District, Generally A number of residential projects have been approved through the PD rezoning process. These include Pointe West, Old Orchid, Woodfield, Waterway Village, and Citrus Springs. Unlike standard zoning districts, PD districts have no prescribed limits regarding lot size or dimensional criteria. Instead, the PD district is based on the underlying land use plan designation for density and use limitations, and on PD compatibility requirements regarding lot sizes and setbacks. In the PD zoning district, setbacks and other typical zoning district regulations are established on a project -by -project basis through approval of a conceptual PD plan. Adopted as part of the PD zoning for a property, the conceptual plan establishes the unit arrangement, lot size, and dimensional standards for the project. A rezoning to the PD district requires submission of a binding conceptual PD plan which, along with certain PD district requirements, limits uses and sets -forth specific development standards on the site. Thus, a PD rezoning allows a unique PD district to be developed specifically for each development site. In this case, the conceptual PD plan proposes the phased development of 301 single-family lots and 96 multi -family units (397 units total), as well as a clubhouse, recreation area, and various preservation areas. The applicant is proposing an amenitized, age restricted (55 plus) community. In planning staff's opinion, the PD rezoning option is an appropriate mechanism for approving residential development on the subject site. Unlike other zoning districts, the PD zoning district allows the county to consider the appropriateness of the proposed development design and project benefits as part of the rezoning request. • The PD Rezoning Process The PD rezoning review, approval, and development process is as follows: STEP 1 Rezoning and conceptual PD plan approval: review and recommendation made by staff and by the PZC. Final action taken by the Board. F:\Community Development\CurDev\BCC\2014 BCC\HarmonyReservePD-14-06-05ConcepRpt.rtf 2 133