Preliminary approval of a proposed development plan shall be based on a determination by the reviewing authority that the development plan:
(A) Complies with the design standards of this chapter;
(B) Complies with the purpose of this section;
(C) Is consistent with the stated goals and purposes of the city’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan;
(D) Adequately satisfies the following general development standards:
(1) Compatibility with surrounding land uses;
(2) Availability and coordination of water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage and utility services or facilities;
(3) Appropriate building separation and location, parking, site improvements (including landscaping and lighting) and signage;
(4) Provision of sufficient public safety access and facilities; and
(5) The development will not create noise, smoke, heat, glare or odor which would constitute a nuisance.
(E) Provides for vehicular and pedestrian circulation in a manner which creates conditions favorable to the health, safety, convenience and harmonious development of the community, particularly considering the following factors:
(1) The extent to which the design and location of proposed street and highway access points minimize safety hazards and congestion;
(2) The capacity of adjacent streets and highways to safely and efficiently handle traffic projected to be generated by the development; and
(3) Whether streets, drives, loading and parking areas, and pedestrian walks both within and adjacent to the development are coordinated to provide a safe, efficient and integrated circulation system.
(1979 Code, § 151.151) (Ord. 4370, passed 7-20-1998) Penalty, see § 151.999