9-303.070 - REQUIRED FINDINGS

A Planned Development Plan and rezoning will only be approved if the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors make all of the following findings:

(a)

Plan Consistency. The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan, including the height, density, and intensity limitations that apply unless these limitations are to be amended;

(b)

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

(c)

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 Planned Development Plan approval to serve the proposed development; and the approval of the proposed development 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;

(d)

Land Use Compatibility. The proposed development 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

(e)

Public Benefit. The proposed development is demonstratively superior to the development that could occur under the standards applicable to prior zones and will achieve superior community design, environmental preservation, and/or substantial public benefit. In making this determination, the following factors will be considered:

(1)

Appropriateness of the use(s) at the proposed location and compatibility with adjacent uses.

(2)

The mix of uses, housing types, and housing price levels.

(3)

Provision of units affordable to persons and families of low and moderate income or to lower income households.

(4)

Provision of and financing for infrastructure improvements.

(5)

Provision of landscaping, open space, and community facilities.

(6)

Overall contribution to the enhancement of neighborhood character and the environment of the County in the long term.