Chapter 17.65
SPECIAL USE PERMITS
Sections:
17.65.010 Purpose and intent.
17.65.020 Criteria for a complete application.
17.65.030 Repealed.
17.65.040 Repealed.
17.65.050 Review criteria.
17.65.060 Expiration.
17.65.070 Transfer of a special use permit.
17.65.080 Repealed.
17.65.090 Appeal of the director’s decision on a special use permit.
17.65.100 Exemptions.
17.65.010 Purpose and intent.
A special use permit is a mechanism by which the city may permit a use to locate within the city on an interim basis for specified periods of time. Because of the limited time allowance special uses can be compatible with, or have limited impacts to, neighboring properties and the general community. This chapter is intended to provide flexibility to accommodate these temporary uses. (Ord. 953 § 2, 2004; Ord. 708 § 1, 1996).
17.65.020 Criteria for a complete application.
A special use permit is a Type I permit application and shall be subject to the following review procedures and requirements:
A. Complete Application. In addition to the requirements in GHMC 19.02.002, the following requirements must be met for a complete application:
1. Signed and dated application form for a special use permit;
2. Written statement of justification for approval of the special use permit which meets the criteria in GHMC 17.65.050;
3. A site plan showing the proposed location of the requested use, and any existing development on the site. The site plan shall indicate locations of any proposed temporary structures and include a circulation plan showing all access points for the site, all driveways, streets or roads and parking areas;
4. Four copies of all documents. (Ord. 953 § 3, 2004; Ord. 725 § 6, 1996; Ord. 708 § 1, 1996).
17.65.030 Procedure.
Repealed by Ord. 953. (Ord. 708 § 1, 1996).
17.65.040 General conditions.
Repealed by Ord. 953. (Ord. 708 § 1, 1996).
17.65.050 Review criteria.
A. Every applicant for a special use permit shall demonstrate that all of the following criteria have been met:
1. That the type of use for which the special use permit is applied is permitted or conditionally permitted in the applicable zoning district and is consistent with the description and purpose of the zone district in which the property is located;
2. That the granting of the special use permit will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare, will not adversely affect the established character of the surrounding neighborhood, and will not be injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and/or zone in which the property is located;
3. That the proposed use is properly located in relation to the other land uses in the vicinity; and further, that the use can be adequately served by such public facilities and street capacities without placing an undue burden on such facilities and streets;
4. That the site is of sufficient size to accommodate the proposed use;
5. The special use may not operate more than seven events during the authorized period. An event is equal to one 12-hour period per day;
6. A request for more than two special uses per calendar year by any given applicant or for any given site shall not be considered as a special use and may only be authorized through the site plan approval process.
B. The director shall determine whether the criteria have been satisfied, and shall approve, approve with conditions or deny the application. The director may attach conditions pertaining to traffic congestion, parking, or any other public health/safety concerns, to ensure compatibility with adjacent uses and compliance with the above criteria. (Ord. 953 § 6, 2004; Ord. 725 § 7, 1996; Ord. 708 § 1, 1996).
17.65.060 Expiration.
Any special use permit granted by the director is valid for a period of up to 30 consecutive days. (Ord. 708 § 1, 1996).
17.65.070 Transfer of a special use permit.
A special use permit shall not be transferable to any other person, firm or corporation. (Ord. 708 § 1, 1996).
17.65.080 Revocation of a special use permit.
Repealed by Ord. 953. (Ord. 708 § 1, 1996).
17.65.090 Appeal of the director’s decision on a special use permit.
Appeals may be filed in accordance with the procedures established pursuant to GHMC Title 19. (Ord. 708 § 1, 1996).
17.65.100 Exemptions.
The following activities or uses are exempt from the requirement of a special use permit, but other permits or approvals may be required:
A. Annual Christmas tree and fireworks sales;
B. Community wide events such as annual art fairs and street fairs operating under a special event license;
C. Events approved at a city park or facility. (Ord. 953 § 8, 2004; Ord. 708 § 1, 1996).