(A) Factors enumerated. Before acting on a conditional use permit application, the Planning and Environmental Commission shall consider the following factors with respect to the proposed use:
(1) Relationship and impact of the use on development objectives of the town;
(2) Effect of the use on light and air, distribution of population, transportation facilities, utilities, schools, parks and recreation facilities, and other public facilities and public facilities needs;
(3) Effect upon traffic, with particular reference to congestion, automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, access, maneuverability and removal of snow from the streets and parking areas;
(4) Effect upon the character of the area in which the proposed use is to be located, including the scale and bulk of the proposed use in relation to surrounding uses;
(5) Such other factors and criteria as the Commission deems applicable to the proposed use; and
(6) The environmental impact report concerning the proposed use, if an environmental impact report is required by Chapter 12 of this title.
(B) Necessary findings. The Planning and Environmental Commission shall make the following findings before granting a conditional use permit:
(1) That the proposed location of the use is in accordance with the purposes of this title and the purposes of the zone district in which the site is located;
(2) That the proposed location of the use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
(3) That the proposed use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of this title.
(Ord. 8(1973) § 18.600; Ord. 36(1980) § 1; Ord. 22(1996) § 3; Ord. 10(1998) § 9; Ord. 29(2005) § 38)