The Zoning Commission shall apply the following standards in making its recommendation, and the board shall apply the following standards in rendering its decision on all applications for preliminary plat:
A. The proposed subdivision is in accord with the purposes of this title and of the zone district in which it is located.
B. The site is physically suitable for the proposed development.
C. The design of the proposed subdivision will not adversely impact Bonner County’s natural resources, as identified in the comprehensive plan. Any adverse impacts or potential for impacts shall be mitigated as a condition of approval.
D. The public and private services, including, but not limited to, water, sewer services, solid waste, fire protection, emergency services, and school facilities and transportation, which will serve the proposed subdivision are adequate for the needs of future residents or users.
E. The proposed subdivision will not cause circumstances to exist that will cause future residents or the public at large to be exposed to hazards to health or safety.
F. The design of the proposed subdivision or related improvements will provide for coordinated access with the county system of roads and with adjacent properties, and will not impede the use of public easements for access to, or through the proposed subdivision. The proposed transportation system is designed to adequately and safely serve the future residents or users without adversely impacting the existing transportation system by reducing the quality or level of service or creating hazards or congestion.
G. The proposed subdivision is designed to comply with the design criteria for subdivisions set forth in subchapter 6.2 of this chapter. (Ord. 501, 11-18-2008; amd. Ord. 661, 3-18-2022)