The Planning Commission shall review a final development plan to determine if such application complies with the review criteria set forth below. In order to approve a final development plan, the Planning Commission shall determine that:
(a) The plan is consistent with any plan for the orderly development of the City and, when applicable, conforms in all respects to the approved or provisionally approved general development plan, provided however, that the Planning Commission may authorize plans as specified in Section 1228.15.
(b) The development will result in a harmonious grouping of buildings within the proposed development and in relationship to existing and proposed uses on adjacent property.
(c) Adequate provision is made for safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular circulation within the site and to adjacent property.
(d) The development complies with the current requirements set forth in the City's Building Codes, The Ohio Fire Codes, Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requirements or any other governmental laws and regulations.
(e) The development will have adequate public service and open spaces as required by the Zoning District.
(f) The development will preserve and be sensitive to the natural characteristics of the site in a manner that complies with the applicable regulations set forth in this Planning and Zoning Code.
(g) The development will provide adequate lighting for safe and convenient use of the streets, walkways, driveways, and parking areas.
(h) The landscape plan will adequately:
(1) Enhance the principal building and site;
(2) Maintain existing trees to the extent possible;
(3) Buffer adjacent incompatible uses as required by the Zoning District;
(4) Break up large expanses of pavement with natural material;
(5) Provide appropriate plant materials considering the ultimate mature size and shape of plants relative to the buildings and site, and the climate of the area, including typical weather conditions.
(i) All provisions of Chapters 1050 through 1053 of the City of Avon Codified Ordinances shall be complied with as directed by the City Engineer.
(j) Adequate provision is made by the appropriate parties in the form of a covenant or agreement to ensure the perpetual use of shared facilities and/or areas such as parking areas, access drives and any common areas and the maintenance of such facilities and/or areas.
(k) Evidence of action taken by the Landmarks Preservation Commission or copy of the demolition permit.
(l) The final development plan meets all of the requirements of Section 1228.08.
(m) All submissions must be in PDF and DWG/DXF formats.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 139-06. Passed 1-8-07; Ord. 79-12. Passed 9-10-12; Ord. 42-13. Passed 5-13-13; Ord. 43-13. Passed 5-13-13.)