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17.58. 010 Purpose and intent.

The purpose and intent of requiring precise development plan review for development projects is to achieve a reasonable level of quality, compatibility, in harmony with the community's social, economic and environmental objectives, and to protect existing and potential developments, and uses on adjacent and surrounding property. (Prior code Appx. A, § 1430)

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17.58. 020 Projects requiring review.

In order to achieve the purpose of this section, it is considered necessary to require that the use of land, and erection, construction or location of buildings or structures in any zone shall require submittal of plans for planning commission review, with the exception of the following:

A. Single-family residences, including new construction, remodels or additions thereto;

B. Remodels or additions of less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet in any zone. (Prior code Appx. A, § 1431)

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17.58. 030 Standards and review criteria.

A. Standards. All development shall be in compliance with minimum standards of the zoning ordinance. On a case basis, the planning commission may impose standards above the minimums designated by the zoning ordinance to improve the quality of development and to mitigate any environmental impacts.

B. General Criteria. In considering the precise development plan for any development, the following criteria for granting or conditionally granting said permit shall be considered:

1. Distance from existing residential uses in relation to negative effects;
2. The amount of existing or proposed off-street parking in relation to actual need;
3. The combination of uses proposed, as they relate to compatibility;
4. The relationship of the estimated generated traffic volume and the capacity and safety of streets serving the area;
5. The proposed exterior signs and decor, and the compatibility thereof with existing establishments in the area;
6. Building and driveway orientation in relation to sensitive uses, e.g., residences and schools;
7. Noise, odor, dust and/or vibration that may be generated by the proposed use;
8. Impact of the proposed use to the city's infrastructure, and/or services;
9. Adequacy of mitigation measures to minimize environmental impacts in quantitative terms;
10. Other considerations that, in the judgment of the planning commission, are necessary to assure compatibility with the surrounding uses, and the city as a whole.

C. Criteria for Denial.

1. The proposed development would substantially depreciate property values in the vicinity or interfere with the use or enjoyment of property in such area, because of excessive dissimilarity or inappropriateness of design in relation to the surrounding vicinity, and there are no known conditions of approval which can be imposed that could resolve such problems;
2. The proposed development would have significant environmental adverse impacts which are not mitigable, and where the finding of overriding considerations cannot be made. (Prior code Appx. A, § 1432)

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17.58. 040

Appeals.

The decision of the planning commission may be appealed to the city council by filing a written appeal within ten days from the date of the succeeding city council meeting at which it is determined whether or not to review the decision of the planning commission pursuant to Section 2.52.040 of this code. (Ord. 95-1145 § 2 (part), 1995; prior code Appx. A, § 1435)

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17.58. 050 Compliance.

A. An approved plan shall be valid for a one-year period and, should development fail to commence within such time limitation and no extension is granted, shall become null and void.

B. No person shall violate or fail to comply with any approved plan or any condition or provision thereof, nor shall a building permit be issued for any building or structure which would violate or fail to comply with an approved plan. (Prior code Appx. A, § 1436)

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17.58. 060 General procedures.

Application for precise development plan review shall be filed and approval given prior to the issuance of building permits. An application shall consist of detailed and fully dimensioned site plans, building plans, floor plans, architectural drawings and elevations, landscape plans and/or any other data found to be reasonably required.

Applications shall be submitted to the city planning department and shall be in compliance with the department's specific requirements.

Fees shall be set by policy of the city council. (Prior code Appx. A, § 1437)

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