(A) Before plan approval shall be granted, the Plan Commission shall determine if the development plan and site plan complies with the provisions of the comprehensive plan, the subdivision and zoning ordinances.
(B) In making its determination, the Plan Commission shall review the development plan for, but not limited to, the following.
(1) Compatibility of the development plan with surrounding land uses.
(2) Compatibility of the development plan with the recommendations of the comprehensive plan.
(3) Adequate provisions for internal management of traffic.
(4) Analysis of the capacity of adjacent streets to ensure that they can safely and efficiently accommodate the additional traffic generated by the development.
(5) Adequate provisions for public facilities and infrastructure, and provisions for the extension of infrastructure to adjacent developable properties.
(6) Provisions for the allocation of land for streets, parks, schools, public and semi-public buildings, homes, businesses and industry, as appropriate.
(7) Adequate on-site management of stormwater, and erosion control.
(8) Adequate preservation of healthy trees over 30 inches in diameter, and conservation of sensitive and/or unique natural environments, such as viewsheds, creeks, wetlands and karst landscapes.
(C) However, compliance with these provisions shall not exclude other provisions of the comprehensive plan or other conditions favorable to health, safety and convenience, and the harmonious development of the territorial jurisdiction of the town.
(Ord. 03-27, 856-40, passed 12-22-2003)