17.88.050 Public hearing – Findings and determination.
   (A)   The Commission shall not less than ten days after the publication of the legal notice of a public hearing on a proposed similar use hold said public hearing.
   (B)   Within 35 days after the close of the public hearing, the Commission shall make findings that all the following conditions do or do not exist in relation to the proposed use in the particular zone within which it is proposed to be located:
        (1)   It is not inconsistent with the purposes and intent of this title;
      (2)   It is similar to one or more uses permitted in the zone within which it is proposed to be located;
      (3)   Its operation is compatible with other permitted uses within said zone;
      (4)   It will further the objectives of said zone;
      (5)   It will not cause substantial injury or impair the present or potential use of the properties in said zone;
      (6)   It will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the community;
      (7)   It will not generate substantial additional traffic congestion over other permitted uses in said zone; and
      (8)   It will not adversely affect the intent of the city’s General Plan.
   (C)   If the Commission makes findings that all said conditions enumerated in division (B) of this section do so exist, it shall state its reasons therefor and by the same resolution include the proposed use as a permitted one within the zone in which it was proposed or requested to be included. A copy of the resolution shall be filed with the City Clerk within three days of its adoption date. If the Commission makes findings that all said conditions enumerated in division (B) of this section do not so exist, it shall state its reasons therefor in the resolution. Such a resolution shall be filed in the office of Planning Director.
(`78 Code, § 17.88.050.)