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A. This chapter establishes standards and criteria for the development of a master plan. The provisions of this chapter are voluntary and incentive-based.

B. The master plan is intended to establish conditions with which all concurrent and subsequent land use approvals implementing the master plan shall comply. The master plan process provides long-term guidance for a large area so that the continuity of the overall development is maintained. The process allows for development to occur in phases where coordination of public facilities is needed, when a master plan is needed to determine how best to develop the area, or when a master plan is needed to integrate various uses.

C. Use of a master plan is intended to recognize the valuable role played by public facilities such as educational and religious institutions as well as large-scale commercial development providing the community with needed services.

D. This chapter provides the vehicle for large-scale, multiphased developments by obtaining conceptual approval of several projects at one time and coordinating future provisions of infrastructure capacity. It allows the city to plan for the extension/expansion of public infrastructure in a timely and efficient manner.

E. The processes in this chapter provide opportunities for adjacent property owners, homeowner associations, and businesses to evaluate the cumulative impacts associated with the full build-out of large-scale public facilities and commercial developments. They allow for public input on the design and development standards of these projects to minimize impacts to adjacent properties and protect the character of the surrounding areas. They also ensure that large-scale public facilities and commercial developments are compatible with community character and values. (Ord. 6385 § 3, 2011.)