Each district in the City contains designated permitted uses as a matter of right. In addition to the designated uses in each district, there are conditional uses, neither absolutely permitted as a right nor prohibited by law, which may be compatible within the district. These are privileges, in a sense, and must be applied for and approved by the City.
It is the intent of this Article to provide a set of procedures and standards for conditional uses of land or structures which, because of their unique characteristics relative to locational features, design, size, operation, circulation, and public interest or service require special consideration in relation to the welfare of adjacent properties and the community as a whole. It is the purpose of the regulations and standards set forth below to:
A. Allow, on one hand, practical latitude for use of land and structures, but at the same time maintain adequate provision for the protection of the health, safety, convenience, and general welfare of the community and adjacent properties; and
B. Provide for periodic review of Conditional Use Permits to provide for further conditions to more adequately assure conformity of such uses to the public welfare.
(Ord. 743, passed 4-10-86; Am. Ord. 1151, passed 11-14-02)