Crematoriums may be approved where allowed by the applicable table(s) of permitted and conditional uses only when associated with a licensed funeral home, mortuary or dedicated animal cremation service. When reviewing the application for a crematorium, the planning commission or administrative hearing officer will consider the following factors for approval:
A. The crematorium shall emit no visible emissions or odor.
B. Noise emitted from the crematorium shall not exceed maximum sound levels set forth in title 9, chapter 9.28, "Noise Control", of this code.
C. All activity relating to the dead shall be handled discretely and screened from public view to the maximum extent possible, including delivery and storage of the remains.
D. The crematorium shall not be used for the disposal of any waste materials, including medical or industrial.
E. In the case of pet crematoriums, the use shall be for the preparation and cremation of pets only.
F. The crematorium shall receive all necessary approvals from applicable state and federal agencies.
G. The crematorium use shall be consistent with all adopted city ordinances and master plans.
H. The crematorium use shall be associated with a licensed funeral home for human cremation, or a dedicated animal cremation service for animal cremation.
I. A licensed funeral home or mortuary operating an approved crematorium may perform cremation services for other licensed funeral homes or mortuaries. (Ord. 19-10 § 2, 2010)