A. Review criteria set the bounds for the issues that must be addressed by the applicant and which may be raised by the City or affected parties. A proposal that complies with all the criteria will be approved. A proposal that can comply with the criteria with mitigation measures or limitations will be approved with conditions. A proposal that cannot comply with the criteria outright or cannot comply with mitigation measures will be denied.

B. The review criteria have been derived from and are based on the Comprehensive Plan. Reviews against the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan are not required unless specifically stated. Fulfillment of all requirements and review criteria means the proposal is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.

C. When review criteria refer to the request's meeting a specific threshold, such as adequate services or no significant detrimental environmental impacts, the threshold includes any proposed improvements, mitigation measures, or limitations. All proposed improvements, mitigation measures, and limitations must be identified prior to a final decision by a review body.