Sec. 153.927 - Findings for use permits.
Woodside Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-02 · Woodside
(A)
After a public hearing, the Planning Commission may authorize a conditional use in any zoning district in which such use is permitted by the provisions of this chapter provided the facts presented at the public hearing allow the Planning Commission to make all of the following findings:
(1)
That the proposed use at such location is necessary or desirable to provide a facility or service which will contribute to the general well-being of the neighborhood or community or which needs to be located where proposed due to the operating requirements of a public utility or service;
(2)
That the proposed use at the particular location will be consistent with the intent, purpose, and objectives of this chapter and the General Plan;
(3)
That the proposed use in such location will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity of such use or be injurious to property or improvements in the
vicinity;
(4)
That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size, shape, and topography to accommodate the proposed use;
(5)
That the site for the proposed use can be served by roads of adequate width and design to accommodate the quantity and type of traffic generated by such use; and
(6)
That adequate utilities and other services required for such use exist or can be provided.
(B)
If the facts do not establish that the proposed use meets the findings and qualifications set forth in this section, the Planning Commission shall deny the application for a conditional use.
(1975 Code, § 9-2.1007) (Ord. 1980-291, effective 9-11-80; Am. Ord. 1999-494, effective 3-25-99; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17)
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Overview- Sec. 153.001 - Adoption; short title.
- Sec. 153.002 - Purposes.
- Sec. 153.003 - Contents.
- Sec. 153.004 - Application and interpretation.
- Sec. 153.005 - Definitions.
- Sec. 153.101 - Establishment of Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 153.102 - Classification of zoning districts.
- Sec. 153.103 - Zoning Map.
- Sec. 153.104 - Zoning district boundaries.
- Sec. 153.105 - Prezoning of adjoining unincorporated territory.
- Sec. 153.106 - Conformity required.
- Sec. 153.107 - Residential and commercial zoning districts: pe…
- Sec. 153.108 - Open space zoning districts: Permitted, conditi…
- Sec. 153.109 - Planned Community Commercial District.
- Sec. 153.110 - Multi-Family Residential Zoning District Develo…
- Sec. 153.111 - Home occupations: Special requirements.
- Sec. 153.112 - Wineries: Special requirements.
- Sec. 153.113 - Use of residential parcels for commercial purpo…
- 153.200 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND EXCEPTIONS
- Sec. 153.201 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.202 - General conformity required.
- Sec. 153.203 - Required conditions in all zoning districts.
- Sec. 153.204 - Exceptions for minor improvements for disabled …
- 153.205 - LOT AREA
- 153.207 - SETBACKS
- 153.208 - HEIGHT
- 153.209 - PAVED AREA AND SURFACE COVERAGE
- 153.210 - BUILDING COVERAGE
- 153.212 - FENCES, WALLS, GATES, PYLONS, AND BERMS
- 153.213 - OUTDOOR LIGHTING
- Sec. 153.221 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.222 - General application.
- Sec. 153.223 - Minimum number of required automobile parking s…
- Sec. 153.224 - General provisions for off-road parking facilit…
- Sec. 153.225 - Development and maintenance of parking areas.
- Sec. 153.226 - Off-road loading facilities.
- Sec. 153.231 - Purpose and applicability.
- Sec. 153.232 - Continuation of nonconforming uses, lots, struc…
- Sec. 153.233 - Required conditional use permit.
- Sec. 153.234 - Maintenance.
- Sec. 153.235 - Limitations on modifications.
- Sec. 153.236 - Limitations applicable to alterations, addition…
- Sec. 153.237 - Discontinuance due to cessation of use.
- Sec. 153.238 - Termination of nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 153.239 - Nonconforming uses of land and structures.
- 153.400 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE …
- Sec. 153.412 - Applicability.
- Sec. 153.413 - Average ground slope.
- Sec. 153.414 - Lot yield; slope-density standards.
- Sec. 153.415 - Development standards.
- Sec. 153.416 - Natural state reclamation.
- Sec. 153.421 - Purposes.
- Sec. 153.422 - Required approval.
- Sec. 153.423 - Building site review.
- Sec. 153.424 - Seismic safety.
- Sec. 153.425 - Procedures and permit issuance.
- Sec. 153.426 - Plans and reports.
- Sec. 153.427 - Nonconforming structures and buildings in fault…
- Sec. 153.428 - Liability.
- 153.430 - TREE PROTECTION
- Sec. 153.431 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.432 - Applicability.
- Sec. 153.433 - Emergencies.
- Sec. 153.434 - Permit—Required.
- Sec. 153.435 - Permit—Application.
- Sec. 153.436 - Permit—Application review.
- Sec. 153.437 - Protection of significant trees during site dev…
- Sec. 153.438 - Replacement of significant trees.
- Sec. 153.439 - Violations—Penalty.
- Sec. 153.441 - Purposes.
- Sec. 153.442 - Application.
- Sec. 153.443 - Uses permitted.
- Sec. 153.444 - Conditional uses.
- Sec. 153.445 - General limitations.
- 153.500 - SIGNS
- Sec. 153.501 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.502 - Signs permitted in all districts.
- Sec. 153.503 - Temporary signs.
- Sec. 153.504 - Sign permits and design review.
- Sec. 153.505 - Signs permitted in the community commercial dis…
- Sec. 153.506 - General requirements.
- Sec. 153.507 - Holiday displays.
- Sec. 153.601 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.602 - Definitions and acronyms.
- Sec. 153.603 - Permitted use.
- Sec. 153.604 - Permit required; permitting fees.
- Sec. 153.605 - Application required; contents of WCF permit ap…
- Sec. 153.606 - Review of WCF permit application.
- Sec. 153.607 - Design standards.
- Sec. 153.608 - Required findings for approval.
- Sec. 153.610 - Small cell applications.
- Sec. 153.611 - Time to act on applications.
- Sec. 153.612 - Appeal to Town Council.
- Sec. 153.613 - Standard conditions.
- Sec. 153.614 - Operational regulations.
- Sec. 153.615 - Modification of a WCF permit.
- Sec. 153.616 - Revocation of a WCF permit.
- Sec. 153.617 - Abandonment, removal or relocation of facilities.
- Sec. 153.618 - Transfer of an interest.
- Sec. 153.619 - Exemption for municipal facilities.
- Sec. 153.620 - Violations are infractions.
- Sec. 153.621 - Controlling provisions.
- Sec. 153.701 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.702 - Findings.
- Sec. 153.703 - Definitions.
- Sec. 153.704 - Compliance required.
- Sec. 153.705 - Architectural and Site Review Board reviews.
- Sec. 153.706 - Design standards.
- Sec. 153.707 - Exceptions.
- 153.900 - PROCEDURES
- Sec. 153.909 - Story poles.
- Sec. 153.912 - Required review.
- Sec. 153.913 - Design review.
- Sec. 153.914 - Applications and fees.
- Sec. 153.915 - Actions on design review.
- Sec. 153.916 - Inactive planning applications.
- Sec. 153.917 - Lapse of approvals.
- Sec. 153.918 - New applications.
- 153.920 - CONDITIONAL USES
- Sec. 153.921 - Purposes and authorization.
- Sec. 153.922 - Applications and fees.
- Sec. 153.923 - Action of the planning director.
- Sec. 153.924 - Referrals.
- Sec. 153.925 - Public hearings.
- Sec. 153.926 - Planning Commission action.
- Sec. 153.927 - Findings for use permits.
- Sec. 153.928 - Conditions required.
- Sec. 153.929 - Revocation of use permits.
- Sec. 153.930 - New applications.
- 153.940 - VARIANCES
- Sec. 153.941 - Purposes.
- Sec. 153.942 - General provisions.
- Sec. 153.943 - Applications and fees.
- Sec. 153.944 - Action of the Planning Director.
- Sec. 153.945 - Referrals.
- Sec. 153.946 - Public hearings.
- Sec. 153.947 - Planning Commission action.
- Sec. 153.948 - Findings for variances.
- Sec. 153.949 - Decisions of the Planning Commission.
- Sec. 153.950 - Conditions of variances.
- Sec. 153.951 - Revocation of variances.
- Sec. 153.952 - Violations of conditions.
- Sec. 153.953 - New applications.
- 153.960 - AMENDMENTS
- Sec. 153.961 - General provisions.
- Sec. 153.962 - Applications and fees.
- Sec. 153.963 - Public hearings.
- Sec. 153.964 - Planning Commission and Council Action.
- Sec. 153.965 - New applications.
- Sec. 153.971 - Appeals on decisions.
- Sec. 153.972 - Filing appeals.
- Sec. 153.973 - Procedure for appeals.
- Sec. 153.974 - Town Council hearing of an appeal.
- 153.980 - SB9 UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Sec. 153.981 - Purpose.
- Sec. 153.982 - Definitions and acronyms.
- Sec. 153.983 - Applicability and review process.
- Sec. 153.984 - Applications and additional materials required/…
- Sec. 153.985 - Allowable land uses for SB9 lots.
- Sec. 153.986 - Objective development standards for SB9 housing…
- Sec. 153.987 - Nonconforming structures, uses, and paved area …
- Sec. 153.988 - Deed restriction requirements.
- Sec. 153.989 - Denial of applications.
- 153.990 - ENFORCEMENT
- Sec. 153.991 - Authority and enforcement.
- Sec. 153.992 - Violations a public nuisance.
- Sec. 153.993 - Reserved.
- Sec. 153.999 - Penalty.