§ 17.31.160. Hearing Examiner decision.

Prior to making a decision on an application for a PID, the Hearing Examiner shall hold a public hearing. The Hearing Examiner's decision on a PID shall be approval, denial, or approval with modifications or conditions in written form based upon compliance with section 17.31.050 and the following criteria:

A.

The proposed development will comply with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan and further attainment of the objectives and goals of the Comprehensive Plan.

B.

The proposed development will, through the improved utilization of open space, natural topography, densities, landscaping and integrated circulation systems, create a mixed use environment of higher quality than that normally achieved by traditional development.

C.

The proposed development will be compatible with adjacent, existing, and future developments.

D.

All necessary municipal utilities, services, and facilities, existing and proposed, are adequate to serve the proposed development.

E.

Internal streets serving the proposed development are adequate to serve anticipated traffic levels and the street system of the proposed development is functionally connected by an improved collector street to at least one improved arterial street.

F.

If the development is planned to occur in phases, each phase shall meet the requirements of a complete development. Developments of less than 3.44 acres shall not be done in phases.

(Ord. 3548 § 17, 1/5/2016; Ord. 3272, 2/16/2007; Ord. 3180 § 1 (part), 12/17/2004)