9-7 Consideration in Review of Applications
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The Kanab City Planning Commission, or the Kanab City Zoning Administrator when authorized by the Commission, shall consider the following matters in reviewing of applications: A. Considerations relating to traffic safety and traffic congestion.
1. The effect of the site development plan on traffic conditions on abutting streets.
2. The layout of the site with respect to locations and dimensions of vehicular and pedestrian entrances, exits, drives, and walkways.
3. The arrangement and adequacy of off-street parking facilities, including the requirements listed in Chapter 6 of this Ordinance.
4. The location, arrangement, and dimensions of truck loading and unloading facilities.
5. The circulation patterns within the boundaries of the development. 6. Connectivity of streets and trails as defined in Section 4-30. 7. The surfacing and lighting of off-street parking facilities. B. Consideration relating to outdoor advertising. The number, location, color, size, height, lighting, and landscaping of outdoor advertising signs and structures in relation to the creation of traffic hazards and the appearance and harmony with adjacent development, including requirements listed in Chapter 7 of this
Ordinance. C. Performance standards for industrial and other uses for dangerous and
objectionable elements enumerated in Chapter 10 of this ordinance shall apply.
D. Considerations relating to buildings and site layout. 1. Consideration of the general silhouette and mass, including location on the site, elevation, and relation to natural plant coverage, all in relationship to the neighborhood. 2. Consideration of exterior design in relation to adjoining structures in height, bulk, and area openings, breaks in facade facing on the street (or streets), line and pitch of roofs, and the arrangement of structures on the parcel. 3. Development standards enumerated in this ordinance for the applicable zone and/or development type shall apply. 4. Landscaping shall meet the requirements of this Ordinance.
9-6 Planning Commission Approval · 9-8 Landscaping Requirements