Major subdivisions, PRDs, and condominium developments shall be reviewed pursuant to the procedures for Preliminary Development Plans (Section 1111.07) and Final Development Plans (Section 1111.09). Final development plans shall be subject to review and approval by City Council according to the following:
(a) The Community Development Administrator shall forward to the Clerk of Council copies of the final development plan application and all supporting materials, final staff review comments and recommendations, the Planning Commission's decision and other documents and information relevant to the Final Plan.
(b) Council shall review the application and other documents transmitted by the Community Development Administrator, hear the testimony presented by the applicant, City staff and municipal consultants and review the criteria in Section 1111.09(b) (Review Criteria for Final Plan). Council may request additional evidence, testimony, documents, studies and reports for a complete presentation and to allow thorough evaluation of the impact of the proposed project.
(c) Council shall discuss the project and findings upon which it shall base its decision. Council may impose terms and conditions of approval for compliance with the Code and other applicable City regulations.
(d) Council shall make a decision with findings of fact. An approval shall include a finding of compliance with all applicable City regulations. Council shall act to approve, approve with conditions or to deny the Final Development Plan. Council shall approve the application if it complies with all Municipal standards, specification, ordinances and master plans. Council's decision shall be final and binding on the Municipality and the developer.
(Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)