Chapter 17.85 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, MAJOR

Development review provides a method for the City to review development proposals based on size, site characteristics and type of project.

(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

• A. Requirements. A major development review permit is required for any development project that does not qualify for a minor development review as described in Chapter 17.90 .

• B. Approving Authority. The Planning Commission shall be the designated approving authority for major development review applications. The Planning Commission shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications for major development review after making the required findings.

• C. Issuance of Permits. Major development review approval is required prior to issuance of any building or grading permits and prior to or in conjunction with discretionary action on corresponding development applications (e.g., conditional use permit, variance).

• D. Procedure for Application Processing. The procedures for application processing shall be as provided in Chapter 17.125 (Common Application Processing Procedures).

• E. Findings. Major development review shall be granted only when the following findings have been made in writing:

  1. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.

  2. The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the zone it is located in and complies with all applicable provisions of this Title and other applicable provisions of the Wildomar Municipal Code;

  3. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the community, nor detrimental to surrounding properties or improvements;

  4. The proposed use complies with adopted design and development standards applicable to the zone the use is located in, unless waived or modified pursuant to the provisions of this Title.

• (Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)