16.56.040 Findings and Decision.
Following a review of the application and public hearing in compliance with Chapter 16.76, the director shall act to approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the development plan permit. The director may approve a development plan permit only if all of the following findings of fact can be made in a positive manner:
   A.   The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district and complies with all applicable provisions of this development code;
   B.   The proposed use would be consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs of the general plan and any applicable specific plan;
   C.   The approval of the development plan permit for the proposed use is in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and there would be no potentially significant negative impacts upon environmental quality and natural resources that could not be properly mitigated and monitored;
   D.   The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed use would be compatible with existing land uses within the general area in which the proposed use is to be located;
   E.   The subject site is physically suitable for the type and density/intensity of the use being proposed; and
   F.   There are adequate provisions for public access, water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to ensure that the proposed use would not be detrimental to the public convenience, health, safety, or general welfare.
(Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)