Chapter 17.32
CONDITIONAL USES
Sections:
17.32.020 Conditional use requirements.
17.32.030 Conditional use permit procedure.
17.32.040 Conditional approval.
17.32.010 Intent.
The intent of conditional use permits is to provide for specified uses, other than those specifically permitted in each district, which may be appropriate in the district under certain safeguards or conditions. (Ord. 93 §1(16.1), 1982)
17.32.020 Conditional use requirements.
A. No structure or land may be used for any purpose in any district where such use is not a permitted use, unless such use is listed as a conditional use in this section and approval for that use is obtained through the proper procedure.
B. Conditional use permits shall be granted only by the town council when their findings are that:
1. The use conforms to the objectives of the master plan and the intent of this title,
2. Such use will not adversely affect nearby properties or their occupants,
3. Such use meets density, coverage, yard, height, and all other regulations of the district in which it is to be located, unless otherwise provided for in this title, and
4. Public hearings have been held, after the required legal notices have been given and the public has been given a chance to be heard upon the matter. (Ord. 93 §1 (16.2), 1982)
17.32.030 Conditional use permit procedure.
A. All applications for conditional use permits shall be filed in the town office accompanied with a one hundred fifty dollar filing fee except for the following:
1. Planned unit development fees, two hundred fifty dollars plus two dollars per dwelling unit,
2. Mobile home parks, two hundred dollars plus one dollar per lot.
B. The town council shall then cause to be made such investigation of facts bearing on the application as will provide necessary information to assure that the action on each such application is consistent with the intent and purpose of this title.
C. The town council shall, after legal notice of not less than ten days, hold a public hearing on the application and take testimony from interested parties. The town council shall then either approve or deny the application. If the application is denied, reasons for denial should be given. (Amended during 4/98 supplement; Ord. 93 §1(16.3), 1982)
17.32.040 Conditional approval.
The town council may make the granting of a conditional use permit subject to reasonable limitations or conditions as it may deem necessary to enhance the appearance of the property, to reduce any adverse effects on nearby property or residences, to preserve the character of the area or to make it more acceptable in other ways. (Ord. 93 §1(16.4), 1982)
17.32.050 Conditional uses.
The following uses may be authorized as conditional uses in the districts as specified:
A. R-1 Single-Family Residential District. Churches, schools, libraries, public and private parks and playgrounds;
B. R-2 Single-Family Residential District--Medium Density. Same as R-1 district;
C. R-MH Mobile Home District. Same as R-2 district and mobile home parks;
D. R-3 Residential--Medium Density District. Conditional uses provided in the R-1 and R-2 districts that are not permitted as uses in the R-3 district, mobile home parks as provided in Chapter 17.36 of this title, efficiency units and medical offices;
E. R-4 Residential--Medium Density Apartment District. Same as R-3 district;
F. B-2 Community Business District. Retail uses in addition to those permitted uses listed are: amusement and recreational activities, travel trailer parks as provided in Chapter 17.38 of this title;
G. B-3 Central Business District. Amusement and recreation activities, auction rooms, transportation and utility stations, drive-in banks, travel trailer parks, limited services campgrounds, mobile home parks and light manufacturing, which is defined as the manufacturing of light consumer goods such as electronic equipment, appliances, furniture, beverages, ice, sporting goods and such other consumable or usable goods which do not require heavy industrial activity, and as defined in Chapter 17.24 of this title;
H. M-1 Commercial--Light Manufacturing District. Open storage (if screened), retail establishments, residence for owner or caretaker, junk or salvage yards (if screened), travel trailer parks as provided in Chapter 17.38 of this title;
I. B-4 Expanded Business District. Amusement and recreation activities, auction rooms, travel trailer parks as provided in Chapter 17.38 of this title, transportation and utility stations; and
J. E-2 Entertainment District. Recreational vehicle parks as provided in Chapter 17.38; amusement and recreation activities; restaurants; candy shops; art galleries; retail sales of gifts, souvenirs, clothing and other non-consumptive goods customarily sold to tourists. (Ord. 237 §1, 2008: Ord. 163 (part), 1994; Ord. 162 §2, 1994: Ord. 147 (part), 1992; Ord. 132, 1988; Ord. 93 §1(16.5), 1982)