The ARHPB or Director, where authorized, shall determine whether or not an infill residential development project adequately meets adopted City standards and design guidelines, based upon the following findings:
A. The proposed development is consistent with all objective development criteria and policies of the General Plan, any applicable specific plan, and any applicable neighborhood or area plans;
B. The proposed development, including the character, scale, and type of design, are consistent with the objective development criteria of these regulations and the City's adopted design guidelines and development standards;
C. The landscape design complies with landscaping requirements, including aspects related to trees, plant materials, irrigation, and area standards; and
D. The location of structures and site elements ensure that roof or ground-mounted equipment and other exterior utilities are effectively screened from public views;
Determinations made by the ARHPB or Director under this section shall be made in accordance with State law, including the Housing Accountability Act (California Government Code Section 65589.5), which precludes the city from denying a housing development project or reducing its density if the project meets all applicable objective development standards.
(Ord. 2600)