(A) The staff shall approve a site sketch or development plan and issue an improvement location permit only if the following criteria are met:
(1) The development is compatible with surrounding land uses;
(2) The development will have adequate sewage disposal, water supply, drainage and other utilities;
(3) Traffic will be managed in a manner that creates conditions favorable to health, safety, convenience and the harmonious development of the community as described below:
(a) The design and location of proposed street and highway access points minimize safety hazards and congestion;
(b) The capacity of adjacent streets and highways is sufficient to safely and efficiently accept traffic that will be generated by the new development; and
(c) The entrances, streets and internal traffic circulation facilities in the development plan are compatible with existing and planned streets and adjacent developments.
(4) The staff shall obtain assistance as needed from the appropriate operating authorities or other departments of city or town units of government in making determinations and approvals of the above mentioned criteria;
(5) The development is in compliance with all relevant laws, ordinances, administrative rules and other controlling authority; and
(6) The development is consistent with the spirit and purpose of the comprehensive plan.
(B) An applicant may appeal any decision of the staff to the Board.
(Ord. 2006-13, passed 4-3-2006; Ord. 2012-9, passed 7-2-2012)