§ 21.75.010. Plat approval.

A.

The platting authority may approve a preliminary or final plat only if it finds that the plat:

1.

Conforms to chapters 21.75 through 21.85 and any regulations adopted thereunder;

2.

Promotes the public health, safety and welfare;

3.

Mitigates the effects of incompatibilities between the land uses or residential densities in the subdivision and the land uses and residential densities in the surrounding neighborhood, including but not limited to visual, noise, traffic and environmental effects;

4.

Provides for the proper arrangement of streets in relation to existing or proposed streets;

5.

Provides for adequate and convenient open space;

6.

Provides for the efficient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic;

7.

Ensures adequate and properly placed utilities;

8.

Provides access for firefighting apparatus;

9.

Provides recreation, light and air and avoids congestion;

10.

Facilitates the orderly and efficient layout and use of the land; and

11.

Furthers the goals and policies of the comprehensive development plan and conforms to the comprehensive development plan in the manner required by chapter 21.05.

B.

The platting authority may impose conditions upon the approval of a preliminary or final plat that it finds necessary to conform the plat to the standards in subsection A of this section.

(GAAB 21.10.010.B; AMC 21.75.015; AO No. 83-142; AO No. 85-22)