17.04.130: CC AREAS OF CRITICAL CONCERN OVERLAY ZONE DESIGNATED USES:
   A.   Purpose; Permitted Uses: The purpose of the CC Zone is to designate special areas within the community. These are unique natural resource areas that must be protected from incompatible development and harmful impacts. The following designated uses shall be permitted:
Open space.
Passive recreation activities.
   B.   Uses Requiring Conditional Use Permit: The City may, after notice and public hearing, permit the following uses where such uses are deemed essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare. The City shall have the authority to impose such conditions and safeguards, as it deems necessary to protect the best interests of the surrounding property or neighborhood from damage, hazard, nuisance or other detriment.
      1.   Any request for development of any kind within this zone may be required by the City Council to include an environmental study addressing the impact of such development on any of the following:
         a.   Unstable soils;
         b.   Unique animal, wildlife, and plant-like habitat;
         c.   Particular or unique scenic value;
         d.   Historical significance;
         e.   Floodplains;
         f.   Other factors as may be determined by the Council to be unique or of critical concern. (Ord. 311 § 1, 1999)