The following criteria shall be addressed by the applicant and
considered by the City Council, City staff, and the Planning Commission
for all PDD proposals:
A. That the proposal cannot be achieved with the strict application
of the dimensional and use requirements of this chapter.
B. That the proposal substantially conforms to the City's Comprehensive
Plan and other adopted plans, to regional comprehensive plans, and
to other expressions of municipal development policy.
C. That there is a need for the proposed development in the proposed
location and that there is a reasonable probability of economic success
of the proposal.
D. That the existing character of the neighborhood will not be adversely
affected and that adequate safeguards are provided to limit possible
detrimental effects of the proposed development on adjacent properties
and on the neighborhood in general.
E. That there is ample provision for water, sewer, storm- and surface
water drainage and other utilities.
F. That there is adequate availability of schools, police and fire protection,
parks and recreational facilities and other community facilities and
public services.
G. That there are no social, economic, environmental or cultural consequences
likely to follow the proposed development that are not consistent
with desirable community standards or public policy.
H. That natural areas are maintained and protected as part of the proposed
development.
I. That the location, height and bulk of buildings and structures on
the site are in proportion to each other and relate well to other
structures and visual perspectives in the vicinity.
J. That careful attention has been given to the patterns of pedestrian
and bicycle circulation and to the effective use and design of open
spaces, landscaping, exterior facade and amenities.
K. That vehicular access is adequate to and within the site, that parking
and loading spaces are adequate and well located relative to the uses
and structures to be served, that there are no conflicts between vehicular
traffic and the other uses and activities proposed.
L. That the proposed installation of driveways, lighting, signs, landscaping,
fencing, screening, and other site details is generally in harmony
with the proposed structures, with adjacent properties, with the rights
and interests of the general public, and with the design qualities
and objectives suggested by this chapter and the Planning Commission.
Any planned development district, existing at the time of the
adoption of this chapter, and shown on the Zoning Map, may continue
to be used for such purposes as delineated in the ordinance that established
such district. Development must continue to occur based on the district
plan that was approved as part of the PDD establishment. Any changes
or amendments to the approved uses or district plan must follow the
changes and amendments provisions of this article.