A. A conditional use permit application shall be considered at a public hearing by the zoning administrator or planning and design commission. The zoning administrator or planning and design commission may attach conditions to the granting of any conditional use permit when in its judgment, such conditions are necessary or desirable to accomplish the purpose of this chapter.
B. Except to the extent that the terms of this chapter conflict therewith the procedural requirements for any hearing before the zoning administrator, planning and design commission and city council required by the provisions of this chapter shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 17.812.
C. Written notice of the hearing shall be given as specified in Chapter 17.812.
D. The decision to grant or deny a conditional use permit or to impose conditions on a conditional use permit may not be based on the content of messages except to the extent needed to determine legality under federal or state law.
E. Before granting a conditional use permit, the zoning administrator or the planning and design commission shall consider all of the factors relating to the proposed sign and, based on the evidence submitted, make the following findings, as applicable:
1. The proposed sign will not produce adverse spillover effects (glare, flashing, etc.) on other nearby land uses.
2. The sign is architecturally compatible, in terms of comparative scale and scope, with building heights in the existing neighborhood.
3. The sign does not impose a foreign or inharmonious element to the existing skyline.
4. The location and placement of the sign will not endanger motorists or pedestrians.
5. The sign will not materially obstruct any prominent view of a structure or facade of historical or architectural significance.
6. The sign will not materially obstruct views of users of adjacent buildings to side yards, front yards, or open space.
7. The sign will not adversely affect the visual quality of a public open space as a public recreation facility, square, plaza, courtyard, or other similar use.
8. The sign's lighting will not cause hazardous or unsafe driving conditions for motorists. (Ord. 2016-0010 § 54; Ord. 2013-0021 § 79; Ord. 2012-004 § 48; prior code § 3.15.234)