In determining whether or not a permit shall be approved, the Planning Commission shall find that all of the following criteria are met, can be met through specific conditions of approval, or are not applicable.
(A) Criteria.
(2) The proposed development or land use will not adversely affect the peace, comfort and livability of the neighborhood and adjacent uses.
(3) The proposed development or land use is of a type that is similar to or otherwise compatible with existing and permitted uses in the zoning district in which it is being proposed and will have no adverse impacts on the area's attractiveness, usefulness or value for additional development in the future.
(4) The characteristics of the specific proposed location are such that other already existing or proposed development in the vicinity will not adversely affect the continuation of this proposed use.
(5) The establishment, maintenance or operation of the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood.
(B) Conditions of approval. The city may impose conditions that are found necessary to ensure that the use is compatible with other uses in the vicinity, and that the negative impact of the proposed use on the surrounding uses and public facilities is minimized. Conditions and required improvements may include, but are not limited to:
(1) Restrictions on times of operation of a business or other activity;
(2) Duration of a particular use;
(3) Physical improvements intended to minimize such environmental effects as noise, vibration, air pollution, water pollution, glare, odor, dust and visual degradation;
(4) Increased lot or yard size or adjustments to yard or lot dimensions;
(5) Limitations to the height, size or location of a structure on its property;
(6) Dedication of public street right-of-way or additional width that may be required to bring a street up to the city standard;
(7) Public facilities and services to serve the subject use and in a size that may be necessary to serve future development that is planned for the general area;
(8) Drainage, screening, landscaping, fencing, lighting or other measures intended to reduce adverse effects on adjacent properties;
(9) Preservation of natural trees and vegetation, water resources, wildlife habitat, historic resources and visual resources;
(10) Size, number, location and/or design of vehicle access points or parking areas;
(11) Requiring and designating the size, height, location and/or materials for fences; and
(12) Other conditions intended to mitigate adverse effects on adjacent or nearby properties that might occur as a result of the approval of the proposed use or development.
(Ord. 225, passed 10-20-1994, § 21.7)