9-300.070 - REQUIRED FINDINGS

Prior to approving or conditionally approving an application for a Master Plan or a Master Plan Amendment, and the Board of Supervisors shall determine that the Master Plan or the Master Plan Amendment is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable Specific Plan and Public Financing Plan and must make the following findings:

(a)

Public Benefit. The proposed Master Plan will contribute to the public health, safety, and general welfare or will be of benefit to the public;

(b)

Plan Consistency. The proposed Master Plan is consistent with other adopted plans, unless concurrent amendments to those plans are also proposed and will result in consistency;

(c)

Site Suitability. The site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the land use being proposed;

(d)

Infrastructure Improvements. Adequate transportation facilities, water supply, wastewater disposal services, and stormwater management facilities exist or will be provided in accordance with the conditions of approval to serve the proposed development; and the approval of the Master Plan will not result in a reduction of transportation service for all modes of travel or public services so as to be a detriment to public health, safety, or welfare;

(e)

Land Use Compatibility. The proposed Master Plan will not have a substantial adverse effect on surrounding land uses and will be compatible with the existing and planned land use character of the surrounding area; and

(f)

Issuance Not Detrimental. The proposed Master Plan has been reviewed in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.

A Master Plan shall be adopted by resolution and may be amended as often as deemed necessary by the Board of Supervisors.