A conditional use, and uses accessory to such conditional use, shall be permitted in a district only when specified as a conditional use in such district, and only if such use conforms to the following standards in addition to any specific conditions, standards, and regulations for such use or category of uses set forth in Sections 1264.03 through 1264.05. Furthermore, the Planning Commission shall review the particular facts and circumstances of each proposed use in terms of the following standards and shall find adequate evidence that:
(a) The conditional use in the proposed location will be harmonious and in accordance with the purpose, intent, and basic planning objectives of this Zoning Code and for the district in which such use is located, and in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan;
(b) The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the conditional use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, or general welfare;
(c) The conditional use will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity, and that such use will not essentially change the character of the same area;
(d) The hours of operation of the proposed use are similar to a use permitted in the district;
(e) The conditional use will not be hazardous or disturbing to the existing and future use and enjoyment of property in the immediate vicinity for the uses permitted, nor substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood;
(f) The establishment of the conditional use in the proposed location will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district;
(g) Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided;
(h) Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress designed to minimize traffic congestion on the surrounding public streets;
(I) The establishment of the conditional use should not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community by creating excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities such as police, fire, and schools;
(j) There is minimal potential for future hardship that could result from the conditional use being surrounded by uses that are permitted by right, but that may be incompatible;
(k) The design and arrangement of circulation aisles, parking areas, and access drives shall be in compliance with the regulations set forth in Chapter 1270 and shall provide for interconnecting circulation among adjacent parcels; and
(l) If the conditional use is proposed in a residential district, the proposed use would generate only a minimum of traffic on a local residential street.
Nothing in this Zoning Code shall prohibit the Planning Commission from prescribing supplementary conditions and safeguards in addition to those above in order to achieve the objectives stated herein.
(Ord. 24-97. Passed 10-14-97.)