(a) Application. Application for conditional uses shall be presented to the Development Services Director and acted upon by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Approval by the Commission shall be required prior to the issuance of a zoning certificate.
(b) Criteria.
(1) In consideration of an application for a conditional use, the Commission must make an affirmative finding that the proposed conditional use is to be located in a district wherein such use may be conditionally permitted, and that all conditions for approval of the conditional use have been met. In doing so, the Commission may request proof that the applicable requirements for the conditional use have been met.
(2) The Commission shall give due regard to the nature and condition of all adjacent uses and structures and the consistency therewith of the proposed conditional use and any potential nuisances. The Commission must also affirmatively find, prior to the issuance of a permit, that the location of the site needing the conditionally permitted use is suitable in the particular location within the zoning district and that the conditionally permitted use complies with such other reasonable conditions placed on the use that are appropriate to protect the general health, safety or welfare of the municipality.
(c) Procedure. A conditional use permit shall be initiated and acted on pursuant to the regulations set forth in Chapter 1272.
(Ord. 2014-27. Passed 8-5-14.)