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The community development director shall approve a site plan review application only upon determining that the site plan application is generally consistent with this code. For the purposes of this chapter, “generally consistent” means the application demonstrates general compliance, or, with some modifications, can be brought into general compliance with this code. Approval of the site plan review application does not guarantee approval of subsequent permit applications which must also fully comply with all applicable regulations and standards. The site plan application shall be reviewed for consistency with:

A. Critical Areas. The site plan demonstrates consistency with the critical areas regulations within Chapter 14.04 BMC;

B. Parking. The site plan must demonstrate consistency with the parking requirements of Chapter 12.16 BMC and the Bothell Standards;

C. Building Height. The building(s) are consistent with minimum and maximum building stories or heights pursuant to Chapter 12.14 BMC and any applicable subarea regulations;

D. Building Location. The building placement, orientation, setbacks and other locational requirements are consistent with Chapter 12.14 BMC and any applicable subarea regulations;

E. Hard Surface and Building Coverage. The site plan design complies with the maximum hard surface and building coverage requirements of Chapter 12.14 BMC;

F. Tree Preservation Retention. The site plan preserves existing trees and other vegetation consistent with Chapter 12.18 BMC;

G. Landscaping. The conceptual landscaping is consistent with Chapter 12.18 BMC;

H. Surface Water. The conceptual surface water facilities are consistent with the Bothell Standards;

I. Transportation Improvements. The conceptual frontage and street improvements and preliminary traffic mitigation is consistent with BMC Title 17 and the Bothell Standards;

J. Proposed Dedications of Land. Do the proposed dedications of land, if any, serve the public interest;

K. Landmark Preservation. The site plan addresses the historic landmarks, if any, located on the site in accordance with BMC Title 22; and

L. If requested by the applicant, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review. The site plan design does not represent potentially significant adverse environmental impacts, or, if potentially significant environmental impacts are anticipated, those impacts can be mitigated as promulgated under Chapter 14.02 BMC. (Ord. 2269 § 4, 2018).