Following an administrative review or public hearing, the appropriate review authority shall record the decision in writing, with the findings on which the decision is based. The Administrative Site Plan Review or Site Plan Review may be approved, with or without conditions, only after first making specific findings as outlined below, and any additional findings required for the approval of specific land uses in Article 4 (Standards for Specific Land Uses).
A. Findings for Approval of Housing Development Projects.
1. Project does not have a specific, adverse impact on public health or safety. A "specific adverse impact" means a significant, quantifiable, direct and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions in existence on date application was deemed complete.
2. The project is consistent with the purpose and intent of this Chapter, the requirements of the zoning district in which the site is located, and with all applicable development and objective design standards, as existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
3. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.
4. The existing or proposed public facilities necessary to accommodate the proposed project (e.g., fire protection devices, parkways, public utilities, sewers, sidewalks, storm drains, street lights, traffic control devices, and the width and pavement of adjoining streets and alleys) will be available to serve the subject site.
B. Findings for Denial or Reduced Density of Housing Development Projects. Housing development projects consistent with the General Plan, Zoning Code and objective design standards can only be denied if the findings in Cal. Gov’t Code § 65589.5(j)(1) can be made.
C. Findings for Denial or reduced Density of Housing Development Projects with 20% Affordability. Housing development projects with 20% affordable units and consistent with the General Plan, Zoning Code and objective design standards can only be denied if the findings in Cal. Gov’t Code § 65589.5(d) can be made.
D. All Other Projects.
1. The general layout of the project, including orientation and location of buildings, open space, vehicular and pedestrian access and circulation, parking and loading facilities, building setbacks and heights, and other improvements on the site, is consistent with the purpose and intent of this Chapter, the requirements of the zoning district in which the site is located, and with all applicable development standards and design guidelines.
2. The architectural design of the structure(s), and their materials and colors, are compatible with the scale and character of surrounding development and other improvements on the site and are consistent with the purpose and intent of this Chapter, the requirements of the zoning district in which the site is located, and with all applicable development standards and design guidelines.
3. The landscaping, including the location, type, size, color, texture, and coverage of plant materials, provisions for irrigation, and protection of landscape elements has been designed to create visual relief, complement structures, and provide an attractive environment and is consistent with the purpose and intent of this Chapter, the requirements of the zoning district in which the site is located, and with all applicable development and design standards and design guidelines.
4. The design and layout of the proposed project will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future development, will not result in vehicular or pedestrian hazards, and will be in the best interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare.
5. The existing or proposed public facilities necessary to accommodate the proposed project (e.g., fire protection devices, parkways, public utilities, sewers, sidewalks, storm drains, streetlights, traffic control devices, and the width and pavement of adjoining streets and alleys) will be available to serve the subject site.
6. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2024-006)