A. Purpose. The purpose of this Subchapter is to promote compatibility among land uses in the City by setting out specific standards for the establishment of the Limited Use and Specific Use Permit uses identified in the Zoning/Land Use Matrices.
B. Applicability.
1. Uses shown in the Zoning/Land Use Matrices as Limited Use “L” or Limited Accessory Use “LA” may be approved by the City Planner if they meet the general requirements set out in this Subchapter and all other applicable standards of this Title.
2. Uses shown in the Zoning/Land Use Matrices as Specific Use Permit “S” may be approved if they meet any applicable general requirements set out in this Subchapter and all other applicable standards of this Title, and subject to the granting of a Specific Use Permit, as set out in Section 11-9-13, Specific Use Permit.
3. Uses shown in the Zoning/Land Use Matrices as Specific Use Permit “S” that are not subject to any specific general requirements set out in this Subchapter are subject to conditions of approval, as set out in Subsection D below, as well as the requirements set out in Section 11-9-13, Specific Use Permit, and all other applicable standards of this Title.
C. General Standards for Limited Uses. A Limited Use may be approved by the City Planner if, in addition to meeting the standards for the use cited in this Subchapter, the applicant demonstrates that the use:
1. In its proposed location, will not conflict with the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan or any other plan adopted by the City; and
2. Is compatible with surrounding land uses and will not materially detract from the character of the immediate area or negatively affect anticipated development or redevelopment of the surrounding area.
The City Planner may refer any Limited Use application to the Planning Commission for a decision. Upon referral, the Commission may approve, approve subject to conditions, or deny the application. Such decision shall be final.
D. General Standards for Specific Use Permits. An application for a Specific Use Permit may be approved, approved subject to conditions, or denied by the City Council upon receiving a recommendation from the Planning Commission based on the following criteria:
1. The ability of the use to comply with any applicable regulations that may be stipulated in this Subchapter;
2. Any conflict the use, in its proposed location, could create with the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan or any other plan adopted by the City;
3. The ability of the use to be compatible with surrounding land uses, blend into and not detract from the character of the immediate area, and not negatively affect anticipated development or redevelopment of the surrounding area; and
4. Any other criteria the Commission or Council determine to be reasonable and necessary to ensure the use is appropriate in the proposed location. Such decision by the City Council shall be final. (Ord. 746, 11-14-2017)