§ 21.22.080. Review criteria and findings.

The decision of the Planning and Zoning Director shall be based on findings with respect to the following:

A.

District Standards. The proposed design plan meets all of the requirements of the zoning district in which it is located, including but not limited to the site design standards set forth in Chapter 21.62

B.

Design. The proposed design is in harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and achieves a maximum of compatibility, safety, efficiency, and attractiveness.

C.

Compatibility. Each improvement, building and/or use is compatible with other uses and with existing and proposed developments on adjacent land.

D.

Minimize Adverse Impacts. The proposed structures are sited in order to minimize any adverse impact upon the surrounding area by reason of: building location, height, bulk, shadows; location, intensity, direction and times of use of outdoor lighting or other similar characteristics.

E.

Building Locations. The proposed locations of the buildings and structures, open spaces, landscape elements, and pedestrian and vehicular circulation systems are adequate, safe, and efficient.

F.

Natural Features. The proposed design results in minimal modification of existing geological and topographic features where practicable.

G.

Slopes and Soils. The proposed design minimizes degradation of unique or sensitive lands, such as steep slopes or highly erodible soils.

H.

Critical Area. The proposed design minimizes adverse impacts to resources in the Critical Area Overlay District, such as streams, wetlands, areas of aquifer recharge and discharge, areas with a high water table, mature stands of trees and wildlife habitat.

(Ord. O-1-04 Revised (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. O-31-14 Amended, § I, 2-9-2015; Ord. No. O-19-13 Amended, § I, 10-28-2013)