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distinctive character. Emphasizes linkages and accessibility to existing and proposed public and private open space, bicycle /pedestrian paths, commercial centers, and transit opportunities. 2. Maintenance of City Services and Facilities (including, but not limited to, wastewater, stormwater drainage, water supply, parks, and roadways). The extent to which the project provides for a funding mechanism to ensure continued provision of city services without creating a burden on existing residents, including the provision and funding of required public safety facilities and the ongoing provision of public safety services. 3. Sustainability /Green Building. The extent to which the development incorporates green building techniques and standards, maximizes energy efficiency, minimizes greenhouse gas emissions, and provides for the use of reclaimed water and the reduction of water consumption and discharge. 4. Affordable Housing. The extent to which the development accommodates the city's regional fair share housing allocations as described in the housing element of the general plan, particularly for very low- and low- income households and for preferred types of affordable housing (e.g., are "for sale" units needed more than "rental" units during a given time period, or are second units desired to meet a portion of the existing affordable housing need 5. Art and Cultural Components. The extent to which the development contributes and funds aesthetic benefits for the community, both on- and off -site. 6. Traffic Improvements. The extent to which the developer provides priority local and regional roadway improvements. 7. Development Agreement. The extent to which the project has an approved development agreement with the city. In the event that more than one application for final discretionary approval is submitted that has equal merit based on the above criteria, the residential cap shall be allocated on a calendar year basis on a first -come, first -served basis. In the case of a residential development cap of seventy -five or more, the city shall not approve final discretionary permits for more than one -third of the cap to any single applicant or single residential development unless the city council finds that such approval is consistent with the resolution adopted pursuant to subsection (A) of this section. For purposes of this section, a single residential development means one or more contiguous units on contiguous lands owned by any person, persons, legal entity or entities or any combination thereof which have a common ownership interest of more than fifty percent in each such entity. (Ord. 755 5, 2006; Ord. 711 2 (part), 2004: Ord. 695 3, 2003) 17.19.070 City standards. The city council shall adopt general performance standards for streets, water, wastewater, storm water, solid waste, parks, and public safety. Specific performance standards for citywide facilities shall be adopted as part of the capital improvement program (CIP). (Ord. 711 2 (part), 2004: Ord. 695 3, 2003)