§ 155.473 FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL.

   The proposed MPC Zone shall be approved only if the City Council makes two of the following findings:

   (A)   The proposed MPC Zone conforms to the guidelines and policy of the general plan;

   (B)   The MPC Zone is necessary to provide land use or design standards tailored to a specific geographic area and development program that cannot otherwise be provided through conventional zoning;

   (C)   The MPC Zone provides equal or greater compatibility with surrounding land uses than would occur with conventional zoning;

   (D)   The MPC Zone provides equal or greater protection to sensitive lands than would occur with conventional zoning;

   (E)   The MPC Zone avoids incompatible development on lands subject to natural hazards;

   (F)   The MPC Zone promotes efficient land use by allowing housing and commercial development at densities that are appropriate for the area; or

   (G)   The MPC Zone provides equal or greater opportunities for alternative modes of transportation such as walking, bicycling, or transit, than would occur with conventional zoning by:

      (1)   Encouraging or requiring significant mixed use development where appropriate; and

      (2)   Providing a master plan with direct and convenient pedestrian or bicycle connections between all land uses.

(Ord. 2022-007, passed 9-13-2022)