1151.05 PLAN APPROVAL CRITERIA.

   (a)   Preliminary Development Plan. In the review of proposed planned developments, the Planning Commission and City Council shall determine whether or not the preliminary development plan complies with the following criteria:

      (1)   The proposed development is consistent with the purpose, intent and applicable standards of the Zoning Code;

      (2)   The proposed development and uses therein advances the general welfare of the City and immediate vicinity and will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding areas;

      (3)   Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, retention and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided;

      (4)   Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress designed to minimize traffic congestion on the surrounding public streets and to maximize public safety. The proposed development provides for a safe, convenient and non-conflicting circulation system for motorists and pedestrians;

      (5)   The relationship of buildings and structures to each other and to such other facilities provides for the coordination and integration of this development within the PUD and the larger community;

      (6)   The density, building gross floor area, building heights, setbacks, distances between buildings and structures, yard space, design and layout of open space systems and parking areas, traffic accessibility and other elements having a bearing on the overall acceptability of the development plans contribute to the orderly development of land within the City;

      (7)   Adequate provision is made for storm drainage within and through the site so as to maintain, as far as practicable, usual and normal swales, water courses and drainage areas;

      (8)   The design, site arrangement, and anticipated benefits of the proposed development justify any deviation from the standard development regulations included in the Zoning Code or Subdivision Regulation;

      (9)   The proposed building design meets or exceeds the quality of the building designs in the surrounding area and all applicable appearance standards of the City;

      (10)   The proposed phasing of development is appropriate for the existing and proposed infrastructure and is sufficiently coordinated among the various phases to ultimately yield the intended overall development;

      (11)   The proposed development can be adequately serviced by existing or planned public improvements and not impair the existing public service system for the area;

   (b)   Final Development Plan. In the review of proposed planned developments, the Planning Commission shall determine whether or not the proposed development, as depicted on the final development plan, complies with the following:

      (1)   The plan conforms in all pertinent respects to the approved preliminary development plan provided, however;

      (2)   Adequate provision is made for safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular circulation within the site and to adjacent property;

      (3)   The development has adequate public services and open spaces;

      (4)   The development preserves and is sensitive to the natural characteristics of the site in a manner that complies with the applicable regulations set forth in this code;

      (5)   The development provides adequate lighting for safe and convenient use of the streets, walkways, driveways, and parking areas without unnecessarily spilling or emitting light onto adjacent properties or the general vicinity;

      (6)   The proposed signs are of an appropriate size, scale, and design in relationship with the principal building, site, and surroundings; and are located so as to maintain safe and orderly pedestrian and vehicular circulation;

      (7)   The landscape plan will adequately enhance the principal building and site; maintain existing trees to the extent possible; buffer adjacent incompatible uses; break up large expanses of pavement with natural material;

      (8)   Adequate provision is made for storm drainage within and through the site which complies with the applicable regulations in this code and any other design criteria established by the City or any other governmental entity which may have jurisdiction over such matters;

      (9)   If the project is to be carried out in progressive stages, each stage shall be so planned that the foregoing conditions are complied with at the completion of each stage;

      (10)   The Commission believes the project to be in compliance with all other local, state and federal laws and regulations.

         (Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)