A. Intent. The purpose of an impact assessment is to assess the developmental, ecological, social, economic, and physical impact from a proposed
on and surrounding the
site, and to determine if a proposed use will be in compliance with the site
and performance standards set forth in this Ordinance. Where required, preparation of the impact assessment shall be the responsibility of the applicant. The applicant shall use qualified personnel to complete the impact assessment, which shall address the following issues, at minimum:
1. Water, noise, and air pollution associated with the proposed use.
2. Effect of the proposed use on public utilities.
3. Historic and archeological significance of the site and adjacent properties.
4. Displacement of people and other land uses by the proposed use.
5. Alteration of the character of the area by the proposed use.
6. Effect of the proposed use on the
’s tax base and adjacent property values.
7. Compatibility of the proposed use with existing topography, and topographic
required.
8. Impact of the proposed use on surface and groundwater.
9. Operating characteristics and standards of the proposed use.
10. Proposed screening and other visual controls.
11. Impact of the proposed use on traffic.
12. Impact of the proposed use on flora and fauna.
13. Negative short-term and long-term impacts, including duration and frequency of such impacts, and measures proposed to mitigate such impacts.
B. Information required. Where required, an impact assessment shall contain all applicable information that is required for conceptual review of
, as set forth in § 29.04.
C. Evaluation of the impact assessment. The
and
shall consider the criteria listed below in their evaluation of an impact assessment. Failure to comply with any of the criteria shall be sufficient justification to deny approval of the application. The
and
shall determine that the proposed use:
1. Will be harmonious with and in accordance with the general objectives of the
;
2. Will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained in harmony with the existing or future neighboring uses;
3. Will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses;
4. Will represent a substantial improvement to property in the immediate vicinity and to the community as a whole;
5. Will be served adequately by essential public services and facilities, such as
,
, drainage
, police and fire protection, and refuse disposal, or persons or agencies responsible for the establishment of the proposed use shall be able to provide adequately for such services;
6. Will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services, and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community; and
7. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment, and conditions of operations that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general welfare by reason of excessive smoke, fumes, glare, noise, vibration, or odors.
D. Applicability of other standards and ordinances. Approval of the impact assessment shall not relieve the project’s sponsor from complying with other land
standards of the Zoning Ordinance, or with any other
ordinance, or with any other applicable local, state, or federal law or regulation.
(Ord. passed 7-9-2013)