Technological Institute of the Philippines

Quezon City
Architecture & Drafting Technology Department

AR413A PLANNING 2
ASSIGNMENT #11
" PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT"

Submitted by:
Coronado, Nerinel M.
AR41FA1
Submitted to:
Arch. Lawrence Dolores II
Instructor
Submitted on:
August 21, 2014 (Thursday)

Significance of the Study:

One of the essential things that people need is shelter, a house and home. As time passes by evolution of housing
types occur from a house made of branches and leaves to steel and concrete, from bungalow to high rise condominiums
in the heart of the city. Advances in technology and way of living also calls for change in terms of housing and closeness
of the necessities a household needs in a daily basis. That is why condominiums and mixed used community arise they
give the users/residents the ease of access to different places they need to go like stores, schools, gym, hospitals,

courts, swimming pools and etc which could be walk able or just minutes away. These type of development is called
Planned Unit Development (PUD).
It is defined that a PUD is planned and built as a unit thus fixing the type and location of uses and buildings over
the entire project. It can include single-family homes, condos or town homes or a mixture of both. In some PUDs, the
development increases its scope to include retail and other commercial spaces within the development. The benefits of a
PUD include more efficient site design, preservation of amenities such as open space, lower costs for street construction
and utility extension for the developer and lower maintenance costs for the municipality. I learned that it permits a
developer to meet overall community density and land use goals without being bound by existing zoning requirements.
Using a PUD allows for innovative uses of spaces and structures to achieve planning goals.
Right now a think PUD are ideal to lessen pollution brought about by the use of vehicles because people need to
go to places just to buy things while in PUD there retail and commercial spaces that supplies their needs. It can also
gives a somehow secured feeling to the residents because of the guards, but these perks can cost the residents lots of
money. Not all people in our country can afford to buy a house or a unit in PUD only the rich and average income
earners can that is why this kind of development should be balanced and equally allocated in the country for the sake of
the citizens and for the betterment of living.

References:

P.D 1096 The National Building Code of the Philippines

Planned Unit Developments by Michael Murphy, and Joseph Stinson
https://www.redfin.com/definition/PUD
http://www.ehow.com/about_7244908_pros-cons-planned-unit-development.html

Planned Unit Development (PUD)

DEFINITIONS

According to P.D 1096, Planned Unit Development (PUD) refers to land development or redevelopment
schemes for a new or built-up project site wherein said project site must have a Comprehensive Development
Master Plan (CDMP) or its acceptable equivalent, i.e., a unitary development plan/site plan that permits flexibility
in planning/ urban design, building/structure siting, complementarily of building types and land uses, usable
open spaces for general public use services and business activities and the preservation of significant natural
land features if feasible, whereby said CDMP must be duly approved by the LGU concerned.

is a means of residential land development which sets aside traditional preset land use controls in favor of more
administrative discretion to local authorities. It permits a mixture of land uses, i.e., residential, commercial and
industrial, creativity in design including both the clustering and mixing of types and finally, the provisioning of
common and public open space/ the forcer to be used by and maintained for the residents of the proposed
development. The tract of land is developed as a whole according to a plan with one or more of its nonresidential elements serving regional as well as local needs.

is used to describe a type of development and the regulatory process that permits a developer to meet overall
community density and land use goals without being bound by existing zoning requirements. PUD is a special
type of floating overlay district which generally does not appear on the municipal zoning map until a designation
is requested. This is applied at the time a project is approved and may include provisions to encourage
clustering of buildings, designation of common open space, and incorporation of a variety of building types and
mixed land uses. A PUD is planned and built as a unit thus fixing the type and location of uses and buildings
over the entire project. Potential benefits of a PUD include more efficient site design, preservation of amenities
such as open space, lower costs for street construction and utility extension for the developer and lower
maintenance costs for the municipality.

Common uses
Urban Redevelopment
Redesigns for older urban areas face many challenges. Traditional zoning does not have the flexibility to address the need
for mixed uses for buildings, changes in building setbacks, non-motorized transportation, environmental protection and
possible brownfield regulations all within a confined space. The area for redevelopment is planned all at once so land uses
complement each other. Using a PUD allows for innovative uses of spaces and structures to achieve planning goals.
Implementation
1. Creation
any municipality with zoning authority is able to establish ordinances for PUDs. The municipality must have adopted zoning
and subdivision ordinances and should have a comprehensive plan. While a PUD allows for flexible project design,
standards are needed to protect public health and safety and to assure design quality and conformance to an overall plan.
Some examples of standards or criteria to be included in PUD regulations include:

Areas where PUDs are allowed Developer provision of land and capital improvements for public uses.
Dimensions and grading of parcels and a ceiling on the total number of structures permitted in the development.
Permissible land uses
Population density limits.
Amendment procedures.
Schedule of development and assurance of completion.
Preservation of architectural, scenic, historic, or natural features of the area.

The PUD ordinance should clearly spell out the review process, opportunities for public involvement, and procedural
guidelines. Besides these standards, the communitys comprehensive plan should provide the overall context within which
the proposed development needs to fit.
2. Administration
There are four general steps to developing a PUD:

Pre-application conference The developer consults with planning staff for ordinance and process clarification and
discusses initial project plans.
Site plan review The site plan review consists of a detailed site analysis of existing features, often an on-site
walkabout, and a discussion about project goals and possible design solutions.

Preliminary development plan The plan includes specific documents and maps giving a legal description of the
project, a detailed site plan and supporting maps. The plan commission holds a public hearing at which the
developer presents the PUD proposal and the planning recommendations are made available for public review.
Final development plan The final plan contains the detailed engineering drawings of the entire site and process for
completion of the project. The entire site plan for the PUD will be reviewed as a single entity. The plan commission
would, at this time, approve recording the plat.

Types Of Planned Unit Development

Planned unit developments can take many forms, ranging from modest residential developments where housing units are
clustered and open space is provided, to mixed use master planned communities that cover thousands of acres.
Simple Residential Cluster
Simple cluster subdivisions allow smaller lots on some parts of the site in exchange for permanently preserved common
open space elsewhere on the site. Planning boards or commissions normally require the open space to be configured in a
manner to protect sensitive natural features such as streams and riparian areas, vernal pools, ponds, and lakes, and to take
into account hazard areas and areas of steep slope. Communities may either limit the gross density of the tract to what
would be permitted under conventional zoning, or may choose to offer a density bonus allowing more units than would
other- wise be allowed. By allowing a bonus, the community can require a greater percentage of the tract as common open
space. Theoretically, communities can choose to allow any residential type (or combination of types) on a parcel in the
cluster plansingle-family houses, attached houses, town houses, garden apartments, or high rises. As a practical matter,
however, cluster subdivisions are developed mostly for single-family homes on individual lots.

Mixed Uses
PUD builds on the simple residential cluster idea by allowing non-residential uses, often at higher densities. Retail and
service establishments, restaurants, schools, libraries, churches, recreation facilities, offices, and even industrial uses can
be included in PUDs. Downtown or village center development with apartments above shops and live-work arrangements
are also possible. The extreme case is the master planned community, which usually involves substantial acreage and
combines employment, office, retail, and entertainment centers with associated self-contained neighborhoods. This can
include diverse housing types as well as retail, entertainment and

Typically, PUDs are found in the following situations:

1. Undeveloped suburban areas near the metropolitan fringe;
2. Large lots within an urban location which have not yet been developed; or
3. Urban redevelopment areas.
Practical Considerations in PUD
1. The phasing and timing of a PUD may be longer than a conventional development, thereby adding to the
developer's costs;
2. The PUD must be properly marketed;
3. The operation and maintenance of amenities within the PUD must be provided for;
4. The PUD developer must deal with local and state regulations that must be met by large scale projects;
5. The initial financing is one of the most significant components of a development project especially when the tract
consists of several hundred acres;
6. Taxes and costs must be allocated within the PUD; and
7. The dissolution of the project.
Pros And Cons of PUD
There are a number of pros and cons to this type of living and your choice to consider a planned community will depend as
much on personal preferences as investment considerations. Of course these developments can vary widely in price,
location, and amenities, so what is true of one planned community may not apply to another.
Pros:
There are a number of potential advantages for purchasers of homes in planned communities. Consider how these apply to
you when determining your suitability for this type of living.

Price - While there are planned communities offering homes in every price range, in general you will probably be
able to find multi-family homes priced below single family houses in the same market. This makes some planned
developments an ideal place to shop for a starter home.
Security - Many communities offer gated access, patrols, and other security features. Even in communities with no
formal security may offer a greater level of safety due to the higher housing density.
Convenience - Many larger communities include retail and professional buildings, allowing residents to access
shopping and other services without leaving the community.
Amenities - The large number of homes in some projects allows the developer to include a fairly large amenity
package in the standard planned development. Typical features include community activity buildings, swimming

pools, tennis courts, and preserved open space. Some communities are built around major amenities such as golf
courses or in oceanfront or other extraordinary locales.
Maintenance - Most planned communities provide normal ongoing maintenance - lawn mowing, leaf removal, etc.
Some developments also handle periodic major maintenance such as exterior repainting. There are many pros to
community living, though these issues are more important to some purchasers than to others.

Cons
There are also a number of negatives that should be seriously considered before you purchase a home in a planned
community. Many of these items will not be and issue with some people while they will make others miserable. Consider
these factors in the context of your everyday life and honestly assess the impact.

Density - Planned communities offer all types of housing, often including single-family homes, but in general the
density is much higher than standard single-family housing. When complete, these communities can crowd a large
number of people into a relatively small area, creating traffic and congestion problems.
Lack or privacy - The density of the community also detracts from the general privacy level available.
Difficulty of resale - Purchasing a unit in a large ongoing development can put you in a difficult position if you
choose to resell within a relatively short period. The large number of units can generate a considerable inventory of
available units - all competing with new product from the developer.
Maintenance fees - Condominium and planned communities charge maintenance fees. These fees can be
considerable - several hundred dollars a month in most cases - and must be paid. Failure to pay can result in legal
action by the homeowner's association (and unpaid fees can become a lien against the property).
Lack of freedom - Planned communities usually have a variety of restrictions on usage and changes to the property.
Chances are that you will not have the right to repaint your home in a different color - even if it is a single-family
unit. The restrictions may cover pet ownership, parking, outdoor furniture, etc., and may be subject to change by the
owner's association.
Disputes with neighbors - When the developer completes the project, control of the community is turned over to a
homeowner's association. While many associations consist of well meaning and dedicated people, it is an
unfortunate fact that many petty and unreasonable people manage to get elected to these boards. These would-be
community tyrants can cause considerable discontent within the development.

List Of Those Methods Usually Employed in PUD

1. Site Specific PUD; The Rezoning Approach: The local legislature may decide that a particular PUD, such as a
mixed use development, may be appropriate for one or more specific locations. In this case, it rezones the tract(s)
to allow more uses and more flexible bulk and area standards. The newly created district will have standards and
regulations much like any other district, however, they will encourage mixed-use development and carry more
flexible standards. Unlike conventional districts, which "regulate" developments, PUD zoning can actively guide and
encourage mixed-use or more flexibly designed single-use developments. Even using the rezoning approach, the
PUD approach can be presented as an alternative to the developer by leaving the existing zoning in place. The
standards in the rezoning ordinance can create general design guidelines for development or carefully prescribe
that development. Rezoning, like other PUD approaches can provide other encouragement to the developer to
chose the PUD option.
2. PUD District Creation; the Floating Zone Approach: Quite often, a local government will recognize the need for
a specific project such as a mixed income residential project or a mixed-use commercial neighborhood
development without knowing precisely the appropriate locations for such large-lot developments. To that end, the

legislative body can establish the PUD district but leave the actual siting of the PUD until later. Typically, an
interested developer will then apply to have his property classified as a PUD district. Under this approach, the
"siting" of the PUD requires a second legislative act, similar to a floating zone. The floating zone PUD has been the
more frequently used approach over the years and the approach most commentators prefer. A PUD/Floating zone
combination provides flexibility to the process and allows a local government flexibility in accomplishing its goals.
3. PUDs by Special Permit. The local government can use the special permit process to accomplish PUD-like
developments. In this case, the legislature designates the districts in which PUD projects are appropriate and
establishes the standards that must be met for the PUD to be approved. This approach communicates to land
owners in the designated districts that the PUD is a compatible use in the district subject to meeting the standards
and conforming to certain conditions of approval.
4. PUDs by Site Plan and Subdivision Regulations: When flexibility in the permitted use of land is not needed to
accomplish its objectives, PUD developments can be encouraged by adopting special subdivision and site plan
regulations for large lot development projects. These regulations can carry some of the flexibility typically contained
in PUD ordinances that provide for rezoning, floating zones or special permit PUDs.
The choice of PUD mechanism will only become obvious after several other decisions are made by the local
government. First, the municipality must develop a concrete idea or "vision" of the form and scope of development it
wishes to see occur. The vision may range from a modest mixed residential PUD to be located at a predetermined
site to a district wide mixed-use PUD aimed at influencing development throughout the municipality. Thus, modified
subdivision regulations may be appropriate for the former but not the latter.