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4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 -1.9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 0M 28 elevations for all other proposed development in the city. Only plans for the development of a single-family detached dwelling including accessory buildings, and minor additions or alterations to existing structures which do not change the external appearance nor increase the intensification of use of the structure, shall be exempt from such a review. The committee and the planning commission shall approve or conditionally approve site plans and elevations for a proposed development, except where they make one or more of the following findings: a. The provisions for vehicular parking and for vehicular and pedestrian circulation on the site, and onto adjacent public right-of-way will create safety hazards; b. The bulk, location and height proposed will be detrimental or injurious to other development in the neighborhood or will result in the loss of or damage to unique natural or topographic features of the site that are important to the environmental quality of life for the citizens of Colton, and the development is feasible in a manner that will avoid such detrimental or injurious results or such loss or damage; C. The provisions for on-site landscaping do not provide adequate protection to neighboring properties from detrimental features of the proposed development that could be avoided by adequate landscaping; d. The provisions for exterior lighting are either inadequate for human safety or will diminish the value and/or usability of adjacent property; e. The exterior design of the buildings and structures will be injurious or detrimental to the environmental or historic features of the immediate neighborhood in which the proposed development is located and will cause irreparable damage to property in the neighborhood, to the city and to its citizens; f. The proposed development will impose an undue burden upon off-site public services, including sewer, water and streets, which conclusion shall be based upon a written report of the city engineer; and there is no provision in the capital works program of the city to correct the specific burden within a reasonable period after the development will be completed. City 4. Signs. The director shall review applications for all signs within the height,, lighting and movement of any sign may be proportional to the size and/or intensification of use of any given development. 5. Determination of Appropriate Environmental Documents to be Prepared Pursuant to CEQA. The director shall direct city staff regarding the appropriate document(s) to prepare on each proposed development for commission and/or council review and certification pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Where the project is deemed to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA by categorical exemption of the state EIR guidelines, the director shall make such findings and file all required forms. 6. Approval of Site Plan Review Within a Specific Plan Area. In cases where all standards criteria and guidelines specified by the commission, or as listed within a speck plan, are met, the committee shall have the power to approve any site plan review or, sign application. 7. Grading Permits. The committee shall review all applications for grading permits to assure that the proposed grading will not be environmentally detrimental. -4-