Standards for approval
(a) General standards for approval. The permitting authority shall review plans and supporting documentation submitted in accordance with the requirements in the land development and subdivision regulations and shall issue development plan review approval (including appropriate revisions and conditions) provided that the applicant has proved to the permitting authority that the following standards will be met:
(1) The design of the proposed development will be consistent with the goals of the city comprehensive plan, and will implement the purposes of development plan review;
(2) Erosion will be adequately controlled during and after construction and will not adversely affect adjacent or neighboring property or public facilities and services;
(3) Provisions have been made for stormwater and drainage facilities, and that increased runoff due to development on the site will not be injurious to any nearby property owners or cause hazardous conditions on any streets;
(4) The movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the site and in relation to access streets will be safe and convenient and adequate provision has been made for snow removal;
(5) All utilities, infrastructure, streets, roadways, sidewalks, walkways and parking area improvements will be provided for the development in a manner meeting the applicable requirements and standards of the city. Construction standards for utilities and improvements serving the public, as applicable to a subdivision under chapter 15, shall be applicable to a development under this article;
(6) The regulation standards as set forth in sections 19-336 through 19-345 be complied with in all respects;
(7) The location, arrangement, appearance, and sufficiency of off-street parking and loading comply in all respects with the zoning ordinance and are adequate to serve the development;
(8) The provisions of section 19-175 on open storage be complied with in all respects;
(9) The proposed development and all uses and structures therein, shall comply in all respects with this chapter. Nothing in this article shall prevent an applicant from seeking a variance or special use permit.
(Ch. 914, § I(Att.), 12-19-23)