A conditional use, and uses accessory to such conditional use, shall be permitted in a district only when specified as a permitted conditional use in such district, or when such use is determined by the Planning Commission and Council to be a similar use, and only if such use conforms to the following standards in addition to any specific conditions, standards and regulations for such category of use set forth in this chapter. Furthermore, the Planning Commission and Council shall review the particular facts and circumstances of each proposed use, or each proposed block use in a C-5 Highway Services District, in terms of the following standards and shall find adequate evidence that:
(a) The conditional use in the proposed location will be harmonious and in accordance with the purpose, intent and basic planning objectives of this Code and the Comprehensive Plan and with the objectives for the district in which located;
(b) The establishment, maintenance or operation of the conditional use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety or general welfare;
(c) The conditional use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity, and that such use will not essentially change the character of the same area;
(d) The conditional use will not be hazardous or disturbing to the use and enjoyment of property in the immediate vicinity for the existing and future uses permitted, nor substantially diminish or impair property values within the neighborhood;
(e) The establishment of the conditional use in the proposed location will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district;
(f) Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided;
(g) Adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress designed to minimize traffic congestion on the surrounding public streets;
(h) The establishment of the conditional use should not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community by creating excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities such as police, fire and schools;
(i) There is minimal potential for future hardship on the conditional use that could result from the proposed use being surrounded by uses permitted by right that may be incompatible;
(j) The design and arrangement of circulation aisles, parking areas, and access drives shall provide for interconnecting circulation among adjacent parcels.
(l) The architectural qualities of the project are compatible with the surrounding structures in terms of roof pitch lines, building materials, and window rhythm, size and spacing as viewed from the street.
(Ord. 2007-222. Passed 1-10-08.)