A. To permit the application of new technology and greater freedom than may be possible under a strict interpretation of the provisions of this title.
B. To facilitate the efficient use of land.
C. To promote an economic arrangement of land use, buildings, circulation systems, open space and utilities.
D. Encourage a more creative approach in the development of land, and a more efficient, aesthetic and desirable use of common open space areas.
E. Allow flexibility in design, placement of buildings, use of open spaces, circulation facilities, off-street parking areas for sites with natural features such as streams and wetland and other physical characteristics including geography, topography, size and shape.
F. Provide flexibility to allow for the transfer and mixture of densities between zoning districts in order to provide better housing and transportation options that can be achieved through conventional development practices.
G. Improve the protection of open spaces, wetlands, riparian corridors and other natural features. (Ord. 2005-6 § 1 (part))