(A) The Zoning Board of Appeals, after meeting with the Plan Commission, shall compile a written report which either accepts or rejects the development plan.
(B) In making its decision, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall consider the following criteria:
(1) The extent to which the proposed development is consistent with the comprehensive plan and with the purposes of this chapter and of all other applicable codes and ordinances;
(2) The extent to which the proposed development deviates from the regulations that are generally applicable to the property (including, but not limited to, the use, lot and building regulations of the district), and the apparent merits, if any, of said deviations;
(3) Whether the proposed design of the PD makes adequate provisions for vehicular and pedestrian circulation, off-street parking and loading, separation of residential and commercial uses, open space, recreational facilities, preservation of natural features and so forth;
(4) The compatibility of the proposed PD with adjacent properties and surrounding area; and
(5) Any other reasonable criteria that the Zoning Board of Appeals may devise.
(Prior Code, § 40-3-27)