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4WiP fi A� Overlay Zoning. Overlay zoning is used in concert with Euclidean and form -based zoning to establish unique standards for specific areas that are otherwise governed by multiple zoning districts such as downtowns, commercial corridors, areas surrounding transit stops, and historic neighborhoods. In some circumstances, the overlay zoning district applies additional standards on top of the standards of the base zoning district, while in other circumstances the overlay zoning district standards supersede or replace the standards of the base zoning district. The standards established in overlay zoning districts often control building architecture and design, allowed density and development patterns, and other topics that make the area governed by the overlay district unique. Development Standards. Development standards, often called standards of general applicability, are an integral component of Euclidean zoning. They include regula- tions that are relevant for all uses throughout zoning districts, such as off-street parking and loading, land- scaping, fences, and buffer yards. Use Specific Provisions. Use -specific standards are another integral component of Euclidean zoning. They include detailed regulations applicable to specific uses such as accessory dwellings, home occupations, food trucks, drive throughs, or outdoor storage, regardless of the district in which they are located. Planned Unit Development. Planned unit development (often referred to as PUD) is a development review and approval procedure that uses site development allow- ances for greater flexibility from underlying regulations in siting and design. Through the planned unit develop- ment process, a developer can request deviations from standards such as lot area, building height, mix of uses, and any other requirement of abase or overlay zoning district in exchange for tangible benefits to the devel- opment and community such as the preservation of open space, activation of public gathering spaces, higher quality architecture and design, and enhanced landscape. —- Sign Ordinances Sign ordinances manage the type, size, and location of permanent and temporary signs in a community. Where a sign ordinance is located within a municipal code varies community by community, but can often be found in the zoning ordinance, building ordinance, business ordinance, or as a standalone title. In 2016, the Supreme Court of the United States made a decision in the Reed v. Town of Gilbert case that impacted the majority of sign ordinances throughout the country, Elk River's included. This decision clarified that sign copy is protected speech under the first amendment and held that signs cannot be treated differ- ently based on their communicative content. If a sign regu- lation can only be enforced by reading what the sign says, then that regulation is a violation of the first amendment. For example, signs that communities traditionally have established specific regulations for, such as real estate signs or political campaign signs, are no longer valid. Unified Development Ordinances Unified development ordinances (often referred to as a UDO) bring together all land development regulations into one section of a municipal code including subdivi- sion, zoning, and sign ordinances. Unified development ordinances help to streamline regulations and review and approval processes, making them easier to use, admin- ister, and enforce. Elk River Comprehensive Plan • Implementation Plan 07MITI ad10]C1SMAIMAM9701wo 12'7