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' � F <br /> PC Exhibit M <br /> DIVISION 11. ' <br /> RPUD RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT* <br /> Sec. 78-621. Purpose. <br /> The purpose of the residential planned unit development(RPUD) district is to provide a district which will allow for <br /> � the implementation of certain residential housing goals established in the 2000--2020 Orono Community <br /> Management Plan ("CMP"or"comprehensive plan"j.The RPUD district is established to accommodate the <br /> densities and types of residential development contemplated in the CMP by incorporating the principles of the <br /> � planned unit development concept.The RPUD district will encourage the following: <br /> (1) Flexibility in land development and redevelopment in order to utilize new techniques of building <br /> design, construction and land development; <br /> (2) Provision of housing to meet lifecycle,and affordable and moderate cost housing needs; <br /> (3) Energy conservation through the use of more efFicient builtling designs and sitings and the <br /> clustering of buildings and land uses; <br /> (4) Preservation of desirable site characteristics and open space and protection of sensitive <br /> environmental features, including steep slopes, poor soils and trees; - <br /> (5) High quality of design and design compatible with surrounding land uses, including both existing <br /> and planned; <br /> (6) Sensitive development in transitional areas located between different land uses and along <br /> significant corridors within the city;and <br /> (7) Development which is consistent with the comprehensive plan. <br /> . (Ord. No�202 2nd series, § 1(1), 2-26-2001) � <br /> Sec.78-622. Exceptions. <br /> This section shall not apply to any residential PUD or PRD which has received preliminary or final approval by the <br /> city council prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this division is derived, unless such application <br /> is requested by the property owner and approved by the city council. <br /> (Ord. No.202 2nd series, § 1(9), 2-26-2001) � � <br /> Sec.78-623. Permitted uses. - <br /> Within the RPUD district, no structure or land shall be used except for one or more of the following uses: <br /> (1) One-family detached dwellings. <br /> (2) Publicly owned parks and playgrounds. <br /> (3) Municipal buildings. <br /> 1 <br />