Chapter 17.62
CONDITIONAL USES
Sections:
17.62.030 Appeal from board decisions.
17.62.010 General provisions.
A. Conditional uses shall be permitted only upon the approval of the board of adjustment, after due notice and a public hearing held in accordance with Section 16.08.250.
B. Permits for conditional uses shall be signed by the board of adjustment and shall stipulate conditions which may include time limits, provisions for front, side or rear yard requirements differing from the zoning ordinance, landscaping, off-street parking and any other conditions or safeguards that would uphold the spirit and intent of the zoning ordinance and mitigate adverse effect upon neighboring properties.
C. The board of adjustment may require that the applicant for a conditional use provide the city with a performance bond to assure development of a conditional use with the restrictions and conditions specified by the board of adjustment on the conditional use permit.
D. A conditional use permit shall expire at the end of one year from the time it is granted if the permitted use is not substantially established by that time. Any conditional use permit, if granted, shall pertain only to the specific use and specific property of the applicant.
E. Any applicant desiring an amendment to an existing conditional use permit must comply with the procedures for approval as set forth in this title.
F. Any conditional property use shall meet the minimum dimensional standards of the zone in which it is to be located as well as the minimum conditions listed in this chapter and in this title. (Ord. 1438 §2(part), 2014)
17.62.020 Approval or denial.
The board of adjustment may approve a conditional use permit application only upon finding that:
A. The proposal is compatible with the comprehensive plan;
B. The proposal is compatible with the purpose and intent of the said zoning district;
C. The proposal is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood;
D. Traffic patterns are not severely impacted;
E. Public facilities are available to serve the proposed development;
F. The proposal has no detrimental effects on neighboring properties due to excessive noise, lighting or other interference with the said neighboring properties;
G. The proposal has been designed to minimize adverse effects on neighboring properties;
H. Landscaping materials are provided in sufficient quantities and locations to screen objectionable views, break up large parking areas, and present an aesthetically attractive appearance. (Ord. 1438 §2(part), 2014)
17.62.030 Appeal from board decisions.
All appeals of any decision by the board of adjustment shall be made in accordance with Section 17.64.060. (Ord. 1438 §2(part), 2014)