1. Application complies in all respects with this code;

2. Use will be compatible in all respects with surrounding structures, uses, and circulation, based on the twelve criteria detailed in subsection B of this section;

3. Use is consistent with the general plan; and

4. Off-site effects of the use have been fully mitigated.

1. Site Context and Constraints. The size and location of the site and its surrounding uses, compared to the intensity of the proposed size and location of structures and the intensity of the proposed uses;

2. Traffic. Ease of on and off-site traffic circulation;

3. Pedestrian-Friendly Design. The extent to which the design and use promotes a pedestrian-friendly “walkable” environment;

4. Screening. Any proposed screening of the use. Mechanical equipment must be screened from streets, pedestrian areas, and adjacent developments. Screens shall be incorporated into the design of the building in an aesthetically pleasing manner, whether located on the ground or on the roof;

5. Compatibility/Multi-Faceted Design. Physical design and compatibility with surrounding structures. All sides of proposed buildings will receive equal design consideration, particularly where exposed to pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic and adjacent properties;

6. Off-Site Impacts. Noise, vibration, odors, steam, or mechanical factors that might affect neighbors and/or pedestrians;

7. Delivery and Service. Control of delivery and service vehicles, loading and unloading zones and screening of trash receptacles;

8. Maintenance. An overall maintenance schedule shall be implemented by property owners and/or property associations in maintaining all buildings, parking lots, roads, drainage, pavement, open spaces, courtyards, landscaping, fences, walls, drives, etc.;

9. Street Tree/Street Light Coordination. Actual tree spacing during site plan review may be adjusted, as necessary, to match existing streetscape or to adapt to unique on-site conditions that would justify such, e.g., topography, street lights, power lines and poles, and other utilities. In some cases, street trees may need to be placed behind sidewalks or eliminated in order to accommodate on-site conditions. Park strips on arterial and collector streets should accommodate street trees, streetlights, and other needed utilities. Street trees should be placed such that the street lighting system functions properly and achieves the desired result;

10. Service Areas. Loading and refuse collection areas must be screened from public view. These areas are not permitted in the area between buildings and streets unless they can be adequately screened through landscaping and/or walls less than four feet in height, as viewed by the public. Building and improvements upon lots must be designed to properly accommodate loading, unloading and refuse collection on-site. Screen walls and enclosures shall be constructed with materials compatible with the structures they serve. Loading and refuse collection areas shall be properly maintained in a debris-free condition. Except for approved and screened R.V. storage lots associated with a residential use, storage areas, including the storage of materials, merchandise, pallets, etc., shall be within buildings; and

11. Grading and Drainage. Drainage from any lot must follow current city requirements. Drainage shall not be allowed to flow upon adjoining lots unless the owner of the lot upon which the water flows grants an irrevocable easement for such purpose. A site plan with grading, drainage, and clearing plans must be approved by the city engineer before any such activities may begin. Lot grading shall be kept to a minimum. Where possible, roads and development shall be designed for preservation of natural grade. (Ord. 11-20-2001 § 2 (part))