Chapter 17.57 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS

This chapter describes the process and general requirements applicable to those uses for which a Conditional Use Permits is required. These uses require consideration to ensure that they can be designed, located, and operated in a manner that will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of surrounding properties. The process for review of applications is designed to evaluate possible

adverse impacts and to minimize them, where possible, through the imposition of specific conditions of approval. (Ord. 20-03 § 6)

Approval of a Conditional Use Permit is required for uses or development specifically identified as conditional uses in this Title, including both primary and accessory uses. (Ord. 20-03 § 6)

The applicant may request that the Review Authority approve an adjustment to one or more of the following: buildings separation, setbacks, parking, landscaping, or screening standards specified in the applicable district. To approve any requested adjustment, the Review Authority must make the following finding for each requested adjustment:

• A. Required Adjustment Finding. The adjustment is justified and consistent with the General Plan and the intent of other applicable regulations and guidelines.

• (Ord. 20-03 § 6)

• A. Minor Conditional Use Permits. The Zoning Administrator.

• B. Major Conditional Use Permits. The Planning Commission. (Ord. 20-03 § 6)

In addition to the findings required pursuant to Section 17.52.070 , Common Procedures—Findings for Approval, and any other findings required by this Title, the Review Authority must make the following findings:

• A. The use as proposed is consistent with the General Plan.

• B. The use will not be more injurious to the health, safety, and general welfare of the surrounding neighborhood due to noise, dust, smoke, or vibration than from uses allowed in the district.

• C. If processed without an associated Development Plan, these additional findings must also be made:

  1. The site for the project is adequate in size, shape, location, and physical characteristics to accommodate the type of use and level of development proposed.

2. Any significant environmental impacts are mitigated to the maximum extent feasible.

(Ord. 20-03 § 6)

• A. The decision of the Review Authority to approve a Conditional Use Permit shall expire after 18 months from the approval date, unless a Zoning Clearance has been issued, pursuant to Chapter 17.54 , to effectuate the approval.

• B. Once the approval is effectuated, this Conditional Use Permit shall run with the land and the rights and obligations thereof, including the responsibility to comply with all Conditions of Approval, shall be binding upon successors in interest.

• (Ord. 20-03 § 6)