20.84.330 Findings and decision for conditional use permits.
The planning commission shall consider applications for a conditional use permit and may, with or without conditions, approve any application that is in general accord with the following principles and standards based on findings and conclusions drawn from information and evidence presented at a public hearing. Conditional use permits shall be granted only when the planning commission determines that the proposed development or activity complies with all of the following findings:
A. Consistency. The use shall be consistent with the general plan and consistent with the integrity and character of the zone in which it is to be located.
B. Site Suitability. The site for a proposed conditional use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the yards, walls and fences, parking and loading, landscaping, and other development standards prescribed in this zoning code, or required by the planning commission, city council, or other authorized agent in order to integrate the conditional use with the land and uses in the neighborhood.
C. Neighborhood Compatibility. The planning commission shall consider the nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures and the effect the proposed conditional use may have on such adjacent uses, buildings, and structures.
D. Access and Circulation. The site for a proposed conditional use should relate to streets and highways adequate in width and pavement to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such use would generate. Adequate provisions for public access are available to serve the use.
E. Utilities and Services. Adequate provisions for water, sewer, and public utilities and services are available to ensure that the use will not be detrimental to public health and safety.
F. Safety and Welfare. The use will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare.
G. Conditions of Approval. The planning commission may apply such conditions to a proposed conditional use as it deems necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare, including but not limited to:
1. Special yards, open spaces, and buffer areas.
2. Fences and walls.
3. Surfacing of parking areas and driveways to specified standards.
4. Street dedications and improvements.
5. Vehicular ingress and egress.
6. Landscaping and maintenance of grounds.
7. Regulation of nuisance factors such as noise, vibrations, smoke, dust, dirt, odors, gases, noxious matter, heat, glare, electromagnetic disturbances, and radiation.
8. Regulation of operating hours for activities affecting normal neighborhood schedules and functions.
9. Regulation of signs and outdoor advertising.
10. Establish a validation period limiting the time in which development may begin.
11. Require a bond or other surety that the proposed conditional use will be removed on or before a specified date, or to guarantee faithful performance of conditions.
12. Require a site plan indicating all details and data as prescribed in this chapter.
13. Require such other conditions as will make possible the development of the proposed conditional use in an orderly and efficient manner and in general accord with all elements of the general plan and the intent and purpose of this zoning code.
14. The planning commission may approve a condition specifying a term for which the conditional use permit is valid. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).