Clarkdale City Zoning Code

A. A preapplication meeting is mandatory. The purpose of the preapplication meeting is to:

B. Application. Persons applying for a conditional use permit will be required to submit a preapplication meeting request, including a letter of intent, a site plan and supporting documentation. These materials shall be submitted to the Community Development Department. The Community Development Director or designee shall determine if the application is complete. If the application is complete, the Community Development Director or designee will notify the applicant by electronic communication. A deposit toward potential outside consultant fees incurred by the Town in the processing and review of a submittal shall be required per Article 3-4 of the Town Code.

C. Application shall include a letter of intent, a site plan, supporting documentation, and a non-refundable application fee. A deposit toward potential outside consultant fees incurred by the Town in the processing and review of an application shall be required per Section 3-4 of the Town Code.

A. Applicable Regulations. Those conditions necessary to assure compatibility of the development of the land in question will be consistent with the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance, Town of Clarkdale General Plan, other statutes, and any ordinance or policies that may be applicable.

B. Bulk Regulations. The site is adequate in size and topography to accommodate proposed use, population density, building height, lot coverage, setbacks, spaces, landscaping, fences, and parking. That these elements are compatible with the general character of development in the vicinity of the proposed conditional use and are adequate to properly relate the proposed use with the existing land uses in the vicinity.

C. Performance. The location, design and operation characteristics of the proposed use are such that it will have minimal adverse impact on the livability, public health, safety, or welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity, to adjacent property, or to the public welfare.

D. Traffic Impacts. The provisions for ingress and egress, public streets and traffic circulation are adequate, or can be upgraded through street improvements as a condition of approval.

E. Landscaping. Landscaping, and/or fencing of the proposed development, assures that the site development will be compatible with adjoining areas and with the intent of Town policies.

F. Nuisance. The proposed use will not create a hazard to persons and property from possible explosion, contamination, fire or flood. The use will not create a nuisance arising from but not limited to noise, smoke, odors, dust, vibration, signage or illumination. (Renumbered by Ordinance #454 on 5/12/26; effective 6/11/26; by Prior Code on . Formerly 5-050)

A. Consistency with the General Plan.

B. Sanitary waste improvements.

C. Street and/or sidewalk improvements.

D. Fire protection measures.

E. Utility service improvements.

F. Amount, type and location of outdoor lighting and signage.

G. Off-street parking area, aisles and access drives shall be designed and constructed so as to provide a durable, stabilized surface with dust control measures.

H. Storm drainage improvements, based on a drainage report prepared by a licensed engineer, and approved by the Town Engineer.

I. Water service improvements.

J. Hours of operation.

K. Access.

L. Landscaping standards.

M. Compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations. (Renumbered by Ordinance #454 on 5/12/26; effective 6/11/26; by Prior Code on . Formerly 5-060)

A. Implementation of the use permit has not commenced within one (1) year of the effective date of the use permit.

B. The project does not conform to the originally approved site plan. (See Modification of a conditional use permit.) (Renumbered by Ordinance #454 on 5/12/26; effective 6/11/26; by Prior Code on . Formerly 5-070)

A. Use permits granted in accordance with the provision of this code may be revoked if the conditions of operation imposed in the approval and issuance of the use permit have not or are not being complied with. The Community Development Director or designee shall notify the permittee to correct the violation within fifteen (15) days after notification. If the violation is not remedied the permit shall be considered for revocation at a public hearing by the Planning Commission at their next regularly scheduled meeting.

B. Application for a revocation shall be made on a form available from the Town’s Community Development Department. Application shall include: a letter of intent, a site plan, supporting documentation, and a nonrefundable application fee. A deposit toward potential outside consultant fees incurred by the Town in the processing and review of an application shall be required per Section 3-4 of the Town Code.

A. Before the expiration date, a letter from the property owner, or designee, requesting a renewal of the conditional use permit is submitted to the Community Development Director for consideration by the Planning Commission and Town Council in accordance with the procedures outlined within Section 5-030.C.

B. A new application fee has been paid.

C. One (1) extension of no more than one (1) year may be granted by the Town Council. (Renumbered by Ordinance #454 on 5/12/26; effective 6/11/26; by Prior Code on . Formerly 5-090)

A. Minor deviations of the site plan may be approved by the Community Development Director or designee. Major deviations, from the originally approved site plan, shall be subject to re-application for a conditional use permit.

B. Minor changes in the site plan may be approved by the Community Development Director as long as such changes will not cause any of the following circumstances to occur: