408-06.

ACTION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE PROPSED DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REQUEST FOR (PD) ZONE.

• a. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the proposed plan and request for change in zoning. The Commission may recommend approval, disapproval, or conditional approval of the proposed plan and request for (PD) Zoning.

• b. The Planning Commission shall not recommend approval of the proposed plan nor recommend (PD) Zoning unless there is evidence that:

  1. The proposed development will carry out the intent of the General Plan;

  2. The proposed development is of sufficient size and is designed so as to provide a desirable environment within its own boundaries;

  3. The proposed development is compatible with existing and proposed land uses in the surrounding area;

  4. Any exceptions to the standard requirements of the Basic Zoning Ordinance are justified by the design of the development. In the case of residential areas the rearrangement of dwellings and the mixing of dwelling types shall be justified by larger and more useable open spaces;

  5. There is adequate assurance that all public improvements will be installed at the scheduled times as required by the County Engineering Division;

  6. There is adequate assurance that the development schedule will be met;

  7. The existing or proposed utility services are adequate for the uses and population densities proposed.

• c. The County Counsel shall prepare a draft of the proposed Ordinance prior to the hearing before the Board of Supervisors.