It is the intent of this chapter to provide for large scale projects that incorporate a full range of land uses, where appropriate and consistent with the comprehensive plan.
(Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015)
A. 
Minimum Site Area. A minimum of 200 acres in a single ownership must be available for a master plan; smaller acreage under separate ownership may be included in the proposal.
B. 
Assure compliance with the Washington State Growth Management Act, and the goals and policies of the Yelm comprehensive plan.
C. 
Create safe, efficient and economic use of land.
D. 
Provide adequate public services such as transportation, water, sewage, storm drainage, electricity, and open space.
E. 
Provide efficient patterns of land uses that, where appropriate, decrease trip length of automobile travel, increase access to public transit, bicycle routes, and other alternative modes of travel.
F. 
Minimize energy consumption and demand.
G. 
Minimize adverse environmental impacts including degradation of wildlife habitat and important natural features.
H. 
Arrange land uses to complement and minimize impacts to existing neighborhoods.
I. 
Coordinate commercial and industrial locations and designs to minimize impacts to the natural environment.
(Ord. 995 § 12 (Exh. A), 2015)