The basis for approval of a preliminary plan and the basis for approval of a final development plan shall be:
(a) That the proposed development is consistent in all respects with the purpose, intent and applicable standards of this Zoning Ordinance;
(b) That the proposed development is in conformance with the appropriate comprehensive plan or portion thereof that may apply;
(c) That the proposed development advances the general welfare of the Village of Cardington, Ohio, and the immediate vicinity;
(d) That the benefits, improved arrangement and design of the proposed development justifies the deviation from the standard development requirements included in this Zoning Ordinance;
(e) That the various types of land or buildings proposed in the project and their relationship to each other meet the purpose of this Zoning Ordinance;
(f) That the proposed density of dwelling units does not violate any contractual agreement contained in any utility contract then in effect;
(g) That the traffic and circulation systems within the proposed project provide for the smooth transit flow within the development and with roads adjacent to the development;
(h) That the building heights of all structures do not adversely impact on adjacent facilities;
(I) That the front, side and rear yards at the development periphery do not adversely impact adjacent lots;
(j) That the gross commercial building area does not exceed the requirements of this Zoning Ordinance;
(k) That adequate spaces are provided between buildings and open areas;
(l) That the width of streets in the project will provide adequate ingress and egress for the residents and people traveling within the project site as well as emergency and service vehicles;
(m) That setbacks from the streets meet good design standards;
(n) That all off-street parking and loading standards are met;
(o) That the order in which the development will likely proceed in complex, multi-use developments is spelled out and clear;
(p) That estimates of time required to complete the development are clearly spelled out to the Village of Cardington, Ohio, Planning and Zoning Commission.
(Ord. 97-3. Passed 5-19-97.)