In certain districts, conditional uses are permitted subject to the granting of a conditional use permit. Because of their unusual characteristics, conditional uses require special considerations so that they may be located in a proper zoning district in order that the objectives of this title are satisfied, and the conditional use is compatible with the permitted uses in the zoning district.

(Ord. No. 491-18, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-2018)

Applications for a conditional use permit shall be filed and processed pursuant to the applicable sections of Chapter 18.70.

(Ord. No. 491-18, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-2018)

A.

Findings for Approval of Non-Housing Projects. Before a conditional use permit can be approved for non-housing related projects, all of the following findings shall be made by the reviewing authority identified in Chapter 18.70:

1.

The proposed use would not impair the integrity and character of the zoning district in which it is to be located;

2.

The proposed use would be compatible with existing land uses and future permitted land uses within the zoning district in which the proposed use is to be located;

3.

The proposed use is consistent with the general plan;

4.

There will not be significant effects upon the quality of the environment and natural resources;

5.

The proposed location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed use would not be detrimental to the public interests, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the city and that any incompatible impacts of the proposed use are mitigated by conditions of approval.

B.

Findings for Approval of Housing Projects. Before a conditional use permit can be approved for housing-related projects, all of the following findings shall be made by the reviewing authority identified in Chapter 18.70:

1.

The project does not have a specific, adverse impact on public health or safety. A "specific, adverse impact" is defined as a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions

2.

The project is consistent with the purpose and intent of this chapter, the requirements of the zoning district in which the site is located, and with all applicable development and objective design standards, as existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

3.

The project is consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan.

4.

The existing or proposed public facilities necessary to accommodate the project (e.g., fire protection devices, parkways, public utilities, sewers, sidewalks, storm drains, street lights, traffic control devices, and the width and pavement of adjoining streets and alleys) will be available to serve the subject site.

C.

A conditional use permit may be denied if the reviewing authority finds one or more of the findings in this section cannot be made.

(Ord. No. 491-18, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-2018; Ord. No. 529-25, § 1(Exh. A), 6-24-2025)

The reviewing authority may place conditions of the approval on the conditional use permit that promote the public interests, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the city or that mitigate any impacts to surrounding properties.

(Ord. No. 491-18, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-2018)

A notice of decision of a conditional use permit shall be processed consistent with Chapter 18.70.

(Ord. No. 491-18, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-2018)

Appeals to a decision of the reviewing authority of a conditional use permit shall be submitted and processed consistent with the procedures in Chapter 18.70.

(Ord. No. 491-18, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-2018)

The initial life and subsequent extensions of time for a conditional use permit shall be per Chapter 18.70, except that when any conditional use permit that is approved in conjunction with a tentative subdivision map or parcel map pursuant to Title 16 the conditional use permit shall not expire unless the tentative subdivision map or parcel map also expires, and an extension of the tentative subdivision map or parcel shall be deemed to be an extension of the conditional use permit.

(Ord. No. 491-18, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-2018)

Revocation of an approved conditional use permit shall be conducted consistent with procedures and notice requirements in Chapter 18.70.

(Ord. No. 491-18, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-2018)

Subsequent development permits associated with a conditional use permit shall be submitted, reviewed, and processed consistent with Chapter 18.70.

(Ord. No. 491-18, § 2(Exh. A), 10-9-2018)