The basis for approval of a Preliminary Development Plan shall be:
(a) The proposed development is consistent in all respects with the purpose, intent and applicable standards of the Zoning Code and this Chapter
(b) The proposed development is generally conforms with the Strategic/Comprehensive Plan or portion thereof as it may apply
(c) The proposed development advances the general welfare of the Village
(d) The benefits, improved arrangement, and design of the proposed development justify the deviation from standard development requirements included in the Zoning Code
(e) Where applicable, the relationship of buildings and structures to each other and to such other facilities as are appropriate with regard to land area; proposed density of dwelling units may not violate any contractual agreement contained in any utility contract then in effect;
(f) Traffic and circulation systems within the proposed project as well as its appropriateness to existing facilities in the surrounding area;
(g) Building heights of all structures with regard to their visual impact on adjacent facilities;
(h) Front, side and rear yard definitions and uses where they occur at the development periphery;
(i) Gross commercial building area;
(j) Area ratios and designation of the land surfaces to which they apply;
(k) Spaces between buildings and open areas;
(l) Width of streets in the project;
(m) Setbacks from streets;
(n) Off-street parking and loading standards;
(o) The order in which development will likely proceed in complex, multi-use, multi-phase developments;
(p) The potential impact of the proposed plan on the student population of the local school district(s);
(q) The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's 401 permit, and/or isolated wetland permit (if required);
(r) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404 permit, or nationwide permit (if required).
(Ord. 12-2015. Passed 4-27-15.)