A. The preliminary plat is in the public interest;

B. The subject preliminary plat is consistent with the comprehensive plan;

C. The preliminary plat shall conform to the applicable requirements of the zoning district in which it is located including but not limited to requirements for area, dimensions, use and density;

D. The preliminary plat conforms to the applicable standards in Chapter 18.01, Maintenance, Enhancement and Preservation of Critical Areas of this code;

E. For those preliminary plats located within a designated floodplain, conformance with the applicable requirements of CEMC Chapter 15.24;

F. The preliminary plat includes appropriate provisions for public, health, safety and welfare, for open spaces, drainage ways, streets or roads, alleys, other public ways including trails, transit stops, potable water, sanitary waste disposal, parks and recreation, playgrounds, schools, sidewalks and safe walking conditions for those students who will only walk to school;

G. The preliminary plat conforms or can conform to adopted standards for the construction of all public facilities including streets, sidewalks, stormwater control, sewer systems, water systems and street lighting;

H. Every proposed lot, tract or area in the preliminary plat has an approved access to a public right-of-way;

I. The proposed preliminary plat conforms to the established design requirements;

J. The proposed preliminary plat will not cause the level of service of public facilities or services to drop below established limits;

K. The proposed preliminary plat is consistent with any other applicable city regulations, and development or other agreements specific to the subject property.