18.36.080 Projects Requiring Residential Master Plan Approval.
A. All projects proposed within an RMP District which have a density exceeding one-tenth unit per acre must obtain approval of a preliminary and precise residential master plan pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. However, any legal parcel less than ten (10) acres in size upon which only one dwelling unit is proposed does not require the approval of a preliminary and precise residential master plan.
B. Any land division in the RMP Zoning District which creates two (2) or more new parcels, any one of which contains less than ten (10) acres, must obtain approval of a preliminary and precise residential master plan pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, prior to the approval of a land division map or a subdivision map by the City.
C. The development of only one dwelling unit on any legal parcel less than ten (10) acres in size shall require the approval of a single residence master plan by the Planning Commission. No Planning Commission review of a single residence master plan is required in this single step process. The single residence master plan design shall be in substantial conformance with the submittal requirements listed in Larkspur Municipal Code Sections 18.36.090 and 18.36.140 to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. The Planning Commission shall base their approval, conditional approval, or denial of the single residence master plan on the following findings:
1. The single residence master plan design is in substantial conformance with the intent and purpose of the RMP zoning designation.
2. The project is consistent with the Larkspur General Plan, including land use and density designations.
3. The applicant has demonstrated that the proposed structure, site improvements, and site design respect the physical characteristics of the site. These characteristics include, but are not limited to the scale of principal trees, rock outcroppings, wetland areas, land forms, the dimensions of the lot, water quality, fish and wildlife habitats, wildlife movement corridors, streams, creeks and associated riparian vegetation, native trees and biodiversity.
4. The proposed site design will not significantly contribute to adverse environmental impacts in the neighborhood. These impacts include, but are not limited to, traffic circulation, community health and safety, environmental resources, and community facilities and services.
5. The proposed structure will not be detrimental to the health, safety, welfare, comfort, or convenience of persons working or residing in the neighborhood of the proposed structure; nor be detrimental to the general welfare. (Ord. 1069 § 6, 2023; Ord. 1062 § 14, 2022; Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 835 § 1, 1992; Ord. 544 § 1, 1976; Ord. 528 § 1 (part), 1975)