Chapter 17.12
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

Sections:

17.12.010    Purpose and Applicability.

17.12.020    Approval Authority.

17.12.030    Findings.

17.12.040    Conditions and Restrictions.

17.12.010 Purpose and Applicability.

The purpose of the conditional use permit is for the individual review of uses, typically having unusual site development features or operating characteristics, to assure compatibility with surrounding areas and uses. A conditional use permit is required for all uses specifically identified as requiring a conditional use permit in division II or III of this title. (Ord. 582 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2009)

17.12.020 Approval Authority.

The designated approval authority for a conditional use permit is the planning commission. The town planner provides a recommendation and the planning commission approves, conditionally approves, or denies the conditional use permit in accordance with the requirements of this title as described in section 17.06.070 (Approval Authority) and Table 17.06.070-1 (Approval Authority). (Ord. 582 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2009)

17.12.030 Findings.

Conditional use permits shall be granted only when the approval authority determines that the proposed use or activity complies with all of the following findings:

A. The proposed use is consistent with the general plan and all applicable provisions of this title; and

B. The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the use applied for will not, under the circumstances of the particular case (location, size, design, and operating characteristics), be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such use, or the general welfare of the town. (Ord. 582 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2009)

17.12.040 Conditions and Restrictions.

In granting a conditional use permit, the designated approval authority may impose such reasonable conditions or restrictions, including, but not limited to, time limits, review of performance, and performance standards, as it deems necessary to secure the purpose of this title and to assure operation of the use or the construction of improvements in a manner compatible with existing and potential uses of adjoining properties and in the general vicinity, and may require guarantees and evidence that such conditions are being or will be complied with. (Ord. 582 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2009)