Certain types of principal uses are classified as conditional uses because of their unique characteristics, infrequency of occurrence, large area requirements, or potential for significant impact on a particular district. Rather than assign all uses to special, individual, and limited zoning districts, it is important to provide controllable and reasonably flexible requirements for certain kinds of uses that will allow practicable latitude for the landowner, but that will, at the same time, maintain adequate provisions for the health, safety, convenience, and general welfare of the City's inhabitants. In order to accomplish both objectives, each land use designated a conditional use in the district regulations is studied in relation to location, design, size, operation, intensity of use, generation of traffic and traffic movement, concentration of population, processes and equipment employed, and the amount and kinds of public facilities and services required, together with many other factors. Review of this information by the Planning Commission is required to ensure that each proposed conditional use is consistent with the intent and objectives of the particular district in which it is to be located. Accordingly, conditional uses are not allowed by right, but require a conditional use certificate to be issued in compliance with the procedures and requirements of Section 1232.04.
(Ord. 24-97. Passed 10-14-97.)