6-4(N)   GENERAL CRITERIA FOR REVIEW AND DECISION

6-4(N)(1)   For all applications, the decision-making body identified in Table 6-1-1 shall review the applicant's justification for the request and only approve the request if it finds that the justification is sound based on substantial evidence.

6-4(N)(2)   Where Sections 14-16-6-5 (Administrative Decisions), 14-16-6-6 (Decisions Requiring a Public Hearing), or 14-16-6-7 (Policy Decisions) list specific review and decision criteria for the approval of an application, the decision-making body identified in Table 6-1-1 shall only approve the application if it finds that those criteria have been met.

6-4(N)(3)   Where this IDO does not list additional or more specific criteria for the review and decision on applications, the application shall be recommended for approval (or approval with conditions) or shall be approved (or approved with conditions) if the review or decision-making body determines that the application complies with all applicable standards in this IDO, other adopted City regulations or policies that may be applicable, and any conditions specifically applied to development of the property in a prior permit or approval affecting the property.

6-4(N)(4)   Any application identified in Table 6-1-1 may be denied to an applicant who meets any of the following criteria:

6-4(N)(4)(a)   Has not complied with all applicable statutes of the State of New Mexico, provisions of the Charter of the City of Albuquerque, or City ordinance.

6-4(N)(4)(b)   Is in default or has defaulted on a written agreement with the City.

6-4(N)(4)(c)   Has failed to pay fees, charges, taxes, special assessments, and other debts or obligations that are due from the applicant and payable to the City regarding any matter.