§ 156.02 CONSIDERATIONS FOR INTERIM USE PERMITS.

   (A)   The Planning Commission may examine the following factors in addition to general considerations for interim use permits prior to recommending to the City Council the granting of an interim use permit:

   (B)   The relationship of extraction and associated activities with existing land use(s) already taking place on the property:

      (1)   The use must be reasonably related to existing or future land use plans; and

      (2)   A natural resources protection map and approved sketch plan may be required in advance of granting a permit and shall be considered in both the removal and reclamation plans.

   (C)   The impact on existing land uses in the vicinity of the property:

      (1)   The use must not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets and other public facilities and utilities that serve or are proposed to serve the area; and

      (2)   Existing land uses nearby must not be adversely affected unreasonably by intrusion of noise, vibrations, glare or general unsightliness.

   (D)   Adverse impact on the properties in the vicinity of the property and along the proposed hauling route serving the property (based on credible evidence):

      (1)   The use must be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screening from adjacent agricultural or residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be depreciated in value and there will be no deterrence to development of vacant land; and

      (2)   The structure and site must have an appearance that will not unreasonably create an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties.

   (E)   The impact on pedestrian and traffic safety in the vicinity of the property and along the proposed hauling route serving the property:

      (1)   The use must not cause traffic hazard or congestion;

      (2)   The location and number of vehicle access points; and

      (3)   The natural resource extraction site shall have direct access to designated truck routes. The city shall set minimum roadway improvements and maintenance obligations as a condition of the permit.

   (F)   Considerations will include, but not be limited to, topography, safety, traffic, number of vehicle trips per hour and day and existing land use. Trips, quantity and methods for obtaining and delivering backfill material (if any) shall also be considered and regulated as appropriate.

   (G)   The impact on other identifiable health, safety, and welfare interests in the city are described in further detail in §§ 156.03 through 156.12.

(Ord. 508, passed 9-12-16)