5-2G-2: - CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS.

• A. Except as set forth in paragraph B., below, no conditional use permit shall be granted pursuant to this section unless, after a public hearing, the Planning Agency finds:

  1. That the proposed development is designed and will be developed to preserve to the greatest extent practicable the natural features of the land, including the existing topography and landscaping;

That the proposed development is designed and will be developed in a manner which will be reasonably compatible with the existing neighborhood character in terms of scale of development in relation to surrounding residences and other structures;

3. That the proposed development is designed and will be developed in a manner which will preserve to the greatest extent practicable the privacy of persons residing on adjacent properties;

4. That the proposed development is designed and will be developed in a manner to the extent reasonably practicable so that it does not unreasonably interfere with neighbors' existing views;

5. That the proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses;

6. That the proposed development follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading;

7. That the proposed development preserves surrounding native vegetation and supplements it with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community;

8. That the proposed development conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; and

9. That the proposed use is not objectionable or injurious to neighboring properties or the general public health, safety and welfare.

• B. A conditional use permit shall not be required if:

  1. The proposed development consists of an increase in square footage to an existing structure;

  2. The proposed development is not more than 500 square feet;

  3. The proposed development does not include the construction of a new second or higher story or an addition to an existing second or higher story; and

  4. The total square footage, including garage, of any new or remodeled structure will not exceed 1,000 feet.

• C. Notice of the public hearing shall be mailed at least ten days prior to owners of property within 500 feet of the proposed development, at the addresses shown on the last equalized assessment roll.

• D. A conditional use permit shall become automatically null and void, unless extended upon application filed before the date of expiration, if any of the following occurs:

  1. Unused Permit: Within one year from the Agency's action, construction has not yet commenced, or if commenced, such work has been suspended or abandoned at any time after commencement for a period of 180 days or more.

  2. Time Limit as a Condition of Permit: Circumstances which terminate the permit pursuant to any termination provision included as a condition of the permit.

• E. Extensions shall not be granted for more than a total of one year unless a public hearing is held and approval granted in the same manner and based upon the same criteria as for the issuance of a new permit.

  • F. The City Council may, by resolution, establish a fee for processing a conditional use permit.

• (Ord. 292, 4-27-98)

ARTICLE H. - SITE PLAN REVIEW