(a) The purposes of the PUD standards are to provide for the rezoning of land to residential, commercial, and industrial PUDs in conformance with the provisions and standards which ensure compatibility among all the land uses, foster innovation in site planning and development, and encourage sound development in the interests of safety and the general welfare of the public.

(b) The PUD standards are to provide the Plan Commission with a means to evaluate applications for such districts consistent with the provisions and general intent of this article and the Town comprehensive plan.

(c) The PUD standards are intended to strengthen public control over development while providing the necessary latitude for the owner and developer to make creative and efficient use of their property.