Chapter 17.31 — GENERAL USE PERMIT

Certain uses have the potential to adversely impact the neighborhood and the zoning district in which they are located. To ensure that such uses conform to the general plan and the purposes of the zoning district in which they are located and to ensure that such uses will not adversely impact their surroundings, obtaining a general use permit prior to commencing the use is required by this Title 17. If a general use permit is required, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.

(Ord. 99-5 § 2 (Exh. A (part))

A use permit may be granted after a noticed hearing if findings of fact in support of each of the following standards are made:

A.

The use is consistent with the Orinda general plan, any applicable specific plan and the purposes of the zoning district in which it is located.

B.

The use is of benefit to Orinda residents.

C.

The use will be properly related to other adjacent land uses and to transportation and service facilities in the vicinity.

D.

Under all the circumstances and conditions of the particular case, the use will not have a material adverse effect on the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity.

E.

The use will not contribute to a substantial increase in the amount of noise or traffic in the surrounding area.

(Ord. 99-5 § 2 (Exh. A (part))

In granting a general use permit, the decisionmaker may impose conditions which are necessary to ensure that the above standards are met.

(Ord. 99-5 § 2 (Exh. A (part))

Chapter 17.32 - EXCEPTIONS