9-302.070 - REQUIRED FINDINGS

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

(a)

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

(b)

Plan Consistency. The proposed Specific 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 Specific 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 Specific 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 as shown in the General Plan; and

(f)

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