(a) Within each zoning district, uses may be listed which are conditional. Conditional uses are uses that may be acceptable and in keeping with the purpose and intent of this Zoning Code in a given zoning district under certain circumstances. To provide for this, a conditional use may be allowed in a zoning district with prior approval from the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may include special conditions and requirements as described in Section 1244.07 as a condition of approval.
(b) To approve a conditional use, the Planning Commission must find that:
(1) The proposed use is in fact listed as a conditional use in the district in which the property in question is located.
(2) Any lights from parking areas, signs or other sources will not affect neighboring property.
(3) The proposed conditional use will not generate noise to a level that would be objectionable to surrounding neighbors.
(4) Screening and plantings will be provided as deemed necessary to screen the view from adjacent residential property.
(5) The proposed conditional use will be adequately served by essential and required public facilities.
(6) The proposed conditional use will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment or conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any adjoining property.
(7) The proposed conditional use will have vehicular approaches to the property that shall be so designed as not to create traffic flow problems.
(8) Any building involved with the conditional use will be designed to conform with the architectural character of the neighborhood.
(9) The proposed conditional use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the surrounding neighborhood.
(10) Approval of the conditional use will be in accordance with the purpose and intent of this Zoning Code.
(11) The proposed conditional use will not be hazardous or disturbing to any existing or future neighborhood uses.
(c) In cases where conditional use approval is required, along with approval of a site plan pursuant to Section 1250.12, the Planning Commission shall review both matters concurrently.
(Ord. 2002-45. Passed 8-22-02.)