The Commission shall not approve a conditional use unless it shall, in each specific case, make specific findings of fact directly based on the particular evidence presented to it, that support conclusions that such use at the proposed location shall meet all of the following requirements:
(a) Will be harmonious with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will not change the general character of such area.
(b) Seeks to maintain, and will not be hazardous to, the health, safety and welfare of the existing neighborhood, and the total community.
(c) Will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as highways, streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewers, and schools; or that the persons or agencies responsible for the establishment of the proposed use shall be able to provide adequately any such services.
(d) Will not create excessive additional requirements for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
(e) Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and 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) Will have vehicular approaches to the property which shall be so designated as not to interfere with traffic on surrounding public streets or roads.
(g) Complies with any other requirements or standards that are cited under the specific zoning district regulations of this Ordinance.
(h) Will be in accord with the general objectives, or with any specific objective, of the strategic plan and the Zoning Ordinance
(i) Will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural, scenic, or historic feature of major importance.
(j) Is a conditional use identified for the applicable zoning district.
It shall be the duty of the applicant to present by the preponderance of evidence, sufficient proof in the application to demonstrate that the requirements cited above are met.
(Ord. 15-2019. Passed 4-16-19.)