(A) A conditional use listed in this chapter may be permitted, enlarged or altered in accordance with the standards and conditions of this chapter.
(B) Also, no conditional use shall be permitted unless the City Council shall find:
(1) The conditional use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted;
(2) The establishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property for predominant uses in the area;
(3) Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary facilities have been or are being provided;
(4) Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide sufficient off-street parking and loading space to serve the proposed use;
(5) Adequate measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration, so that none of these will constitute a nuisance, and to control lighted signs and other lights in such a manner that no disturbance to neighboring properties will result;
(6) Proper facilities are provided which would eliminate any traffic congestion or traffic hazard which may result from the proposed use;
(7) The demonstrated need for the proposed use;
(8) The proposed use is in compliance with any Land Use Plan adopted by the city; and
(9) Proof of compliance with applicable state codes and; regulations and any inspections connected therewith. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following: the State Department of Health regulates food services and campgrounds; lodging facilities have state safety regulations; day care services have state license requirements and there is a State Electrical Code.
(C) In addition to those standards and requirements expressly specified by this chapter, additional conditions considered necessary to protect the best interests of the surrounding area or the city as a whole, may be imposed.
(D) The conditions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Ingress and egress to the property and proposed structures thereon with particular reference to automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, and access in case of fire or catastrophe;
(2) Off-street parking and loading areas where required with particular attention to the items in number on above and the economic, noise, glare or odor effects of the conditional use on adjoining properties and properties generally in the area;
(3) Refuse and service areas, with particular reference to the items in one and two above;
(4) Utilities, with reference to locations, availability and compatibility;
(5) Screening and buffering with reference to type, dimensions and character;
(6) Signs if any, and proposed exterior lighting with reference to glare, traffic safety, economic effect and compatibility and harmony with properties in the district;
(7) Required yards and other open space; and
(8) General compatibility with adjacent properties and other property in the area.
(Ord. 75, passed 12-27-1990)