A PD Plan and/or zoning amendment to establish a PD Overlay District shall only be approved by the applicable Review Authority if all of the following findings are made. The inability to make one or more of the findings is grounds for denial:
(A) The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan, including the density and intensity limitations that apply;
(B) The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the land use being proposed;
(C) Adequate transportation facilities and public services exist or will be provided in accord with the conditions of development plan approval, to serve the proposed development; and the approval of the proposed development will not result in a reduction of traffic levels of service or public services so as to be a detriment to public health, safety, or welfare;
(D) The proposed development will not have a substantial adverse effect on surrounding land uses and will be compatible with the existing and planned land use character of the surrounding area;
(E) The development generally complies with applicable adopted design guidelines; and
(F) The proposed development is demonstratively superior to the development that could occur under the standards applicable to the underlying base zoning district, and will achieve superior community design, environmental preservation and/or substantial public benefit.
(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)