§ 152.454 CONDITIONAL USES.

   (A)   No permit may be issued for construction for a building, structure or land use considered conditional unless a Conditional Use Permit has been granted by the City Council in accordance with §§ 152.030 through 152.039.

   (B)   In addition to §§ 152.030 through 152.039, all conditional uses in this district must be reviewed to determine if through good site and engineering designs a development can be created which is compatible and harmonious with the natural amenities of the Conservancy District area and with surrounding land uses. Applications must be accompanied by an overall plan of the entire site showing roads, parking areas, lot lines, easements, the location of tree cover including the designation of individual trees of 15 inches in diameter or more, the location of other natural and biological features such as wetlands and areas of valuable wildlife habitat, and the location of proposed structures in addition to any other information typically required for a Conditional Use Permit.

   (C)   The approval of an application requires a finding that:

      (1)   The development will not detrimentally effect or destroy natural features such as ponds, streams, wetlands and forested areas, but will preserve and incorporate such features into the developments site design.

      (2)   The location of natural features and the site’s topography have been considered in the designing and siting of all physical improvements.

      (3)   Adequate assurances have been received that clearing of the site of top soil, trees and other natural features before the commencement of building operations will not occur. Only those areas approved for the placement of physical improvements may be cleared.

      (4)   The development will not substantially reduce the natural retention storage capacity of any watercourse, thereby increasing the magnitude and volume of flood at other locations.

      (5)   The soil and subsoil conditions are suitable for excavation and site preparation and the drainage is designed to prevent erosion and environmentally deleterious surface runoff.

      (6)   The development will be free from offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, and other particulate matter, odorous matter, fumes, water pollution and other objectionable influences.

      (7)   The applicant will be substantially damaged by being required to place the intended development outside the Conservancy District.

(Ord. 2000-936)