Purpose

Proposed developments (development) shall be subject to a development plan review (DPR) to assure that said developments occurs in a safe, orderly and harmonious manner. The purpose of this chapter is to:

• A. Ensure that a development, including use and design, is compatible with the surrounding area;
• B. Ensure that there are adequate public facilities to service a development;
• C. Promote safe traffic pedestrian and bicycle circulation;
• D. Preserve and protect natural, historical and cultural resources; scenic or unique vistas and environmental qualities;
• E. Provide open space and public access through landscape design;
• F. Require the treatment of erosion, stormwater runoff and pollution;
• G. Provide safe and efficient access and site circulation and adequate off-street parking and loading, emergency access, trash disposal, outdoor storage, signage and lighting;
• H. Require consistency with the city's comprehensive plan and compliance with the zoning ordinance (zoning) and other applicable ordinances of the municipal code (city code); and
• I. Identify issues to be addressed before a development proceeds to final design and engineering.

A DPR shall not be used to deny any use allowed by right as established by zoning.

(Ord. 2012-23, § 1, 9/24/2012)