A special use application shall be approved only when it meets all of the standards of this section and any specific standards that apply to the use as listed in Article VIII.
(A) The proposed use will comply with the general objectives and land use policies of the city’s master plan.
(B) The proposed use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so it is appropriate and harmonious with the intended character and appearance of the surrounding area; will be compatible with the intent of the zone district; and will not change the essential character of the surrounding area.
(C) The establishment, maintenance, location or operation of the use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in that zone district.
(D) The establishment, maintenance, location or operation of the proposed use will not be detrimental to or endanger the health, safety or general welfare of any persons; will not be injurious to or conflict with the use or enjoyment of neighboring property for the purposes permitted; and will not result in any significant adverse impact on the natural environment.
(E) The proposed use will not involve activities, processes, materials and equipment or conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors.
(F) Adequate utilities, highways, streets, access, drainage structures, police and fire protection, refuse disposal, schools and other necessary services or facilities have been or will be provided to serve the proposed use; the proposed use will not place undue demands on public services or facilities that result in exceeding their capacity.
(G) The proposed use will, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the zone district in which it is located, specific requirements of Article VIII, all conditions of approval, and all other applicable provisions of law, ordinance or statute.
(Ord. effective 11-29-2013)