A. Review Authority’s Action. An application for a Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit may be approved, approved in modified form, conditionally approved, or denied by the review authority.
B. Required Findings. The review authority may approve a Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit only after first making all of the following findings:
1. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan;
2. The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code;
3. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed activity will be compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity;
4. The site is physically suitable in terms of:
a. Its design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use;
b. The provision of public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and medical) access;
c. Public protection services (e.g., fire protection, police protection, etc.); and
d. The provision of utilities (e.g., potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.).
5. The type, density, and intensity of use being proposed will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located.
C. Failure to Make Findings. The review authority shall deny the application when it fails to make any one or more of the required findings. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)