Findings.
San José Municipal Code § 20.100.630
in effectA. In addition to any other findings required by any other section of this Title, the Director, the Planning Commission, or City Council, as set forth in Section 20.100.220 , Table 20-260, shall grant the Site Development Permit after review of project design, only if all of the following findings are made: 1. The Site Development Permit, as approved, is consistent with and will further the policies of the general plan and applicable specific plans and area development policies. 2. The Site Development Permit, as approved, is consistent with the zoning code and all other provisions of the San José Municipal Code applicable to the project. 3. The environmental impacts of the project, including but not limited to noise, vibration, dust, drainage, erosion, storm water runoff, and odor which, even if insignificant for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), will not have an unacceptable negative effect on adjacent property or properties. 4. Landscaping, irrigation systems, walls and fences, features to conceal outdoor activities, exterior heating, ventilating, plumbing, utility and trash facilities are maintained or upgraded to be free from any structural damage and visible deterioration. 5. Traffic and pedestrian access are consistent with the applicable site plans approved in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements. 6. The proposed project at the location shall be consistent with all applicable local, regional, state, and federal public health and safety policies; and shall not result in measurable impacts that would exceed applicable standards established for public health and safety including for noise, illumination, air quality or emissions; or hazards related to circulation or structural safety and shall comply with applicable building and fire codes; and shall conform to the City's objective design standards. 7. Proposed projects that include non-residential uses shall comply with the following requirements: a. The interrelationship between the orientation, location, and elevations of proposed buildings and structures and other uses on site are mutually compatible and aesthetically harmonious. b. The orientation, location and elevation of the proposed buildings and structures and other uses on the site are compatible with and are aesthetically harmonious with adjacent development or the character of the neighborhood. c. The proposed use shall not: i. Adversely affect or be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of persons residing or working in the surrounding area; or ii. Impair the utility or value of property of other persons located in the vicinity of the site; and 8. Project must be in conformance with the relevant Airport Comprehensive Land Use Plan, where applicable. B. The Director, the Planning Commission, or the City Council, as set forth in Section 20.100.220 , Table 20-260, shall deny the application where the information submitted by the applicant or presented at the public hearing fails to satisfactorily substantiate such findings. (Ords. 26248, 26995, 27091, 29484, 29785, 30603, 30857, 31330 .)
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