157.346 Authorization.
(A) Uses designated in this chapter as conditional uses may be permitted, enlarged or otherwise altered upon authorization by the Planning Commission.
(B) A conditional use may be authorized if the Planning Commission finds that it is in conformity with the city’s land use ordinances, that the proposed use of the site and design of the project will be compatible with the permitted uses in the area, and the proposed use of the site and design of the project minimizes adverse impacts to the site and adjacent areas. The burden is on the applicant to demonstrate that these requirements can be met.
(C) In granting a conditional use, the city may impose, in addition to those standards and requirements expressly specified in this chapter, any conditions which it considers necessary to protect adjacent uses and the resources of the site and adjacent areas. These conditions may include, but are not limited to:
(1) Increasing the required lot size or yard dimensions;
(2) Reducing the required height and size of buildings;
(3) Controlling the location and numbers of vehicle access points;
(4) Increasing the required off-street parking spaces;
(5) Increasing the required street width;
(6) Limiting the number, size, location and lighting of signs;
(7) Required diking, fencing, screening, landscaping, berms or other items to protect adjacent or nearby property;
(8) Designating sites for open space; and
(9) Increasing pipe size or other facility installment requirements, such as for fire protection, water flow, sewerage or storm drainage. (Ord. 80-2, passed 06/14/2010)