The purpose of these provisions is to promote harmonious functional relationships within any development such as the location of activities, vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems, and visual form, to ensure physical, social and economic compatibility with neighboring developments and conditions, as well as the community at large and to prevent detrimental impact to the natural environment on and off the site by providing for review and evaluation by the city of site plans for all developments of the types listed below. Although certain minimum standards are set forth in this subchapter, such review will permit maximum flexibility in evaluating each plan on its merits and encourage variety and innovation while ensuring privacy and safety on all levels.
(Ord. passed 4-4-2000; Ord. 2006-0921, passed 9-21-2006)