Until recent years, the regulation of all uses of land through zoning has been accomplished by assigning each use to one or more use districts. However, the potentially diverse characteristics and impacts of a number of new and unique uses have fostered the development of regulations designed to accommodate these activities in a reasonable and equitable manner, while safeguarding both the property rights of all individuals and the health, safety, and general welfare of the community. In order to accomplish such a dual objective, provision is made in this zoning code for a more detailed consideration of certain specified activities as it may relate to the proposed conditions of location, design, size, operation, intensity of use, generation of traffic and traffic movement, concentration of population, processes and equipment employed, and amount and kinds of public facilities and services required, together with many other possible factors. Detailed consideration of this information by the Planning Commission and Council is required to ensure that each proposal is consistent with the intent and objectives of the particular district in which it is to be located. Accordingly, conditional use certificates for such uses shall be issued according to the procedures and requirements of Section 1137.04.
(Ord. 2007-222. Passed 1-10-08.)