It is the purpose of this chapter to establish review and permit approval procedures for unusual or unique types of land uses which, due to their nature, require special consideration of the impact on the neighborhood and land uses in the vicinity.

(Ord. 2515 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008: Ord. 2443 § 3 (Exh. A (part)), 2006)

This chapter shall apply for each application for a conditional use permit (CUP). Only those uses indicated by a "C" in the use tables contained in CMC Chapter 18.07 Use Authorization of this title will be considered for a conditional use permit.

(Ord. 2515 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008: Ord. 2443 § 3 (Exh. A (part)), 2006)

(Ord. No. 2612, § I(Exh. A), 2-7-2011)

Application for a conditional use permit shall be filed with the community development department on forms provided by the city. The application shall be accompanied by a filing fee as may be set from time to time by resolution of the city council. The application and review process shall be subject to a Type III procedure, pursuant to CMC Chapter 18.55 Administration and Procedures of this title.

(Ord. 2515 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008: Ord. 2443 § 3 (Exh. A (part)), 2006)

(Ord. No. 2612, § I(Exh. A), 2-7-2011)

The hearings examiner shall be guided by all of the following criteria in granting or denying a conditional use permit:

A.

The proposed use will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity of the proposed use, or in the district in which the subject property is situated;

B.

The proposed use shall meet or exceed the development standards that are required in the zoning district in which the subject property is situated;

C.

The proposed use shall be compatible with the surrounding land uses in terms of traffic and pedestrian circulation, density, building, and site design;

D.

Appropriate measures have been taken to minimize the possible adverse impacts that the proposed use may have on the area in which it is located;

E.

The proposed use is consistent with the goals and policies expressed in the comprehensive plan;

F.

Any special conditions and criteria established for the proposed use have been satisfied. In granting a conditional use permit the hearings examiner may stipulate additional requirements to carry out the intent of the Camas Municipal Code and comprehensive plan.

(Ord. 2515 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008: Ord. 2443 § 3 (Exh. A (part)), 2006)

Expiration, renewals or extensions of any conditional use permit shall be governed by the terms of CMC Section 18.55.260.

(Ord. 2515 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008: Ord. 2443 § 3 (Exh. A (part)), 2006)

(Ord. No. 22-007 meeting, § I, 5-16-2022)

A performance bond or other adequate and appropriate security may be required by the hearing examiner for any elements of the proposed project which the city council determines are crucial to the protection of the public welfare. Such bond shall be in an amount equal to one hundred percent of the cost of the installation or construction of the applicable improvements.

(Ord. 2515 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008: Ord. 2443 § 3 (Exh. A (part)), 2006)

An application for a conditional use permit that has been denied may not be resubmitted within one year from the date of the disapproval.

(Ord. 2515 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2008: Ord. 2443 § 3 (Exh. A (part)), 2006)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2655, § I, adopted July 16, 2012, repealed § 18.43.115, which pertained to special conditions and criteria for licensed liquor establishments in the downtown commercial zone. See also the Code Comparative Table and Disposition List.