Imperial County Municipal Code Ch. 14 Residential Projects—standards of Review, Findings and Decision

All development agreements shall be considered at a public hearing before the planning commission. At the conclusion of the hearing the planning commission shall make a recommendation in writing to the board of supervisors. This recommendation shall include the commission's determinations as to whether the proposed development agreement:

A. Is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the general plan and any applicable specific plan;

B. Is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed for, the zoning district in which the real property is or will be located;

C. Is in conformity with and will promote public convenience, general welfare and good land use practice;

D. Will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare;

E. Will not adversely affect the orderly development of property or the preservation of property values;

F. Will provide significant public benefits.

This recommendation shall also include the commission's reasons for its recommendation.

(Prior code § 92314.00)

Upon receipt of the recommendation of the planning commission, the clerk of the board shall set the proposed development agreement for hearing by the board of supervisors. After the board of supervisors completes its public hearing it may approve, modify or disapprove the recommendation of the planning commission. A development agreement shall not be approved unless the board finds that the provisions of the agreement are consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan. The decision of the board shall be final.

(Prior code § 92314.01)

Development agreements shall be approved by ordinance. The ordinance shall refer to and incorporate by reference the text of the development agreement. Within ten (10) days after the ordinance approving a development agreement takes effect, the chairperson of the board shall execute the development agreement on behalf of the county.

(Prior code § 92314.02)