§ 10-9.1001. Purpose and Intent.

Where provisions of this chapter require development plan review by the Director or designee ("Director"), the requirements and procedures of this article shall apply. The purposes and intent of development plan review are to:

(a)

Ensure that new development or expansions of existing uses or structures occurs in a manner consistent with the overall objectives of the General Plan, the objectives of the Zoning Regulations and with the neighborhood or area in which the development is proposed to be located;

(b)

Ensure that all new development is consistent with the development standards contained in the Zoning Regulations and with City of Modesto standard specifications; and

(c)

Ensure that all new development is consistent with applicable design guidelines.