For all projects subject to the provisions of this Chapter, the Planning Department is authorized to and shall make a positive, negative, or conditional design review recommendation based upon the following finding:
The proposed development project is consistent with the Design Standards and Guidelines (Sections 13.11.070 through 13.11.076) and any other applicable requirements of this Chapter.
The decision making body(ies) is(are) authorized to and shall approve, conditionally approve or deny applications and impose reasonable conditions upon such approval as are necessary to make the finding above. No approval and no permit shall be issued unless this finding can be made.