A PRD shall only be approved by the Planning Commission and Council according to the procedures for conditional uses set forth in Section 1137.04. In addition to the general review criteria for conditional uses set forth in Section 1161.02, the Planning Commission and Council shall review a proposed PRD giving particular consideration to ensure that:
(a) Buildings and uses within the proposed development shall be located so as to reduce any adverse influences and to protect the residential character of areas adjacent to the development;
(b) Significant buffer zones with adequate landscaping shall be provided between the proposed development and adjacent residential areas;
(c) The bulk and height of buildings within the proposed development are compatible with the surrounding development;
(d) Roadway systems, service areas, parking areas, entrances, exits, and pedestrian walkways within the development shall be so designed as to have access to public streets which minimize traffic hazards, or congestion;
(e) The layout of parking areas, service areas, entrances, exits, signs, lighting, noise sources or other potentially adverse influences shall be designed and located to protect the residential character of areas adjacent to the development.
(Ord. 2007-222. Passed 1-10-08.)