§ 3.2.3. Standards for site plan and/or plat actions.

(A)

Building design, landscaping, and lighting (glare) shall be such that they do not create unwarranted distractions or blockage of visibility as it pertains to traffic circulation. [Amd. Ord. 13-99 3/16/99]

(B)

Separation of different forms of transportation shall be encouraged. This includes pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles in a manner consistent with policies found under Objectives D-1 and D-2 of the Transportation Element. [Amd. Ord. 13-99 3/16/99]

(C)

Open space enhancements as described in policies found under Objective B-1, of the Open Space and Recreation Element are appropriately addressed. [Amd. Ord. 13-99 3/16/99]

(D)

The City shall evaluate the effect that any street widening or traffic circulation modification may have upon an existing neighborhood. If it is determined that the widening or modification will be detrimental and result in a degradation of the neighborhood, the project shall not be permitted. [Amd. Ord. 13-99 3/16/99]

(E)

Development of vacant land which is zoned for residential purposes shall be planned in a manner which is consistent with adjacent development regardless of zoning designations. [Amd. Ord. 13-99 3/16/99]

(F)

Vacant property shall be developed in a manner so that the future use and intensity are appropriate in terms of soil, topographic, and other applicable physical considerations; complementary to adjacent land uses; and fulfills remaining land use needs. [Amd. Ord. 13-99 3/16/99]

(G)

Redevelopment and the development of new land shall result in the provision of a variety of housing types which shall continue to accommodate the diverse makeup of the City's demographic profile, and meet the housing needs identified in the Housing Element. This shall be accomplished through the implementation of policies under Objective B-2 of the Housing Element. [Amd. Ord. 13-99 3/16/99]

(H)

The City shall consider the effect that the proposal will have on the stability of nearby neighborhoods. Factors such as noise, odors, dust, traffic volumes and circulation patterns shall be reviewed in terms of their potential to negatively impact the safety, habitability and stability of residential areas. If it is determined that a proposed development will result in a degradation of any neighborhood, the project shall be modified accordingly or denied. [Amd. Ord. 13-99 3/16/99]

(I)

Development shall not be approved if traffic associated with such development would create a new high accident location, or exacerbate an existing situation causing it to become a high accident location, without such development taking actions to remedy the accident situation. [Amd. Ord. 13-99 3/16/99]

(J)

Tot lots and recreational areas, serving children from toddler to teens, shall be a feature of all new housing developments as part of the design to accommodate households having a range of ages. This requirement may be waived or modified for residential developments located in the downtown area, and for infill projects having fewer than 25 units. [Amd. Ord. 13-99 3/16/99]