§ 154.243 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS.

   (A)   Procedure. An application for a conditional use permit is to be made on forms available from the Zoning Officer and must be signed by the owner of the property in question. The application must be accompanied by a fee in the amount set forth in Chapter 33. The applicant may be required to provide concept and final site plans, if requested by the Zoning Officer.

   (B)   Public hearing. The public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission. Notice of the hearing will be given in accordance with §§ 30.45 through 30.48. The Planning Commission will then make a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed changes.

   (C)   City Council action. A conditional use permit may be granted only by a majority vote of all members of the City Council after determining that:

      (1)   The use is one of the conditional uses specifically listed for the district in which the property is located;

      (2)   The City Council has specified all conditions which the City Council deems necessary to make the use compatible with other uses in the area;

      (3)   The use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity or to the values of property in the vicinity; and

      (4)   The use will provide a service or a facility which is in the interest of public convenience and will contribute to the general welfare.

   (D)   Expiration. A conditional use permit authorizing the erection or alteration of a building will expire if construction has not commenced within 12 months after the conditional use permit is approved by the City Council.

(Prior Code, § 152.243)