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Golden Dale City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

62 CONDITIONAL USES

§ 17.62.010 General provisions.

A. 
Conditional uses shall be permitted only upon the approval of the hearing examiner, after due notice and a public hearing held in accordance with Chapter 17.58, Administration of Development Regulations.
B. 
Permits for conditional uses shall be signed by the hearing examiner and shall stipulate conditions which may include time limits, provisions for front, side or rear yard requirements differing from the zoning ordinance, landscaping, off-street parking and any other conditions or safeguards that would uphold the spirit and intent of the zoning ordinance and mitigate adverse effect upon neighboring properties.
C. 
The hearing examiner may require that the applicant for a conditional use provide the city with a performance bond to assure development of a conditional use with the restrictions and conditions specified by the hearing examiner on the conditional use permit.
D. 
A conditional use permit shall expire at the end of one year from the time it is granted if the permitted use is not substantially established at that time. Any conditional use permit, if granted, shall pertain only to the specific use and specific property of the applicant.
E. 
Any applicant desiring an amendment to an existing conditional use permit must comply with the procedures for approval as set forth in this title.
F. 
Any conditional property use shall meet the minimum dimensional standards of the zone in which it is to be located as well as the minimum conditions listed in this chapter and in this title.
(Ord. 1438 § 2(part), 2014; Ord. 1541 § 20, 2025)

§ 17.62.020 Approval or denial.

The hearing examiner may approve a conditional use permit application only upon finding that:
A. 
The proposal is compatible with the comprehensive plan;
B. 
The proposal is compatible with the purpose and intent of the said zoning district;
C. 
The proposal is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood;
D. 
Traffic patterns are not severely impacted;
E. 
Public facilities are available to serve the proposed development;
F. 
The proposal has no detrimental effects on neighboring properties due to excessive noise, lighting or other interference with the said neighboring properties;
G. 
The proposal has been designed to minimize adverse effects on neighboring properties;
H. 
Landscaping materials are provided in sufficient quantities and locations to screen objectionable views, break up large parking areas, and present an aesthetically attractive appearance.
(Ord. 1438 § 2(part), 2014; Ord. 1541 § 20, 2025)

§ 17.62.030 Appeal from hearing examiner decisions.

All appeals of any decision by the hearing examiner shall be made in accordance with Section 2.50.150.
(Ord. 1438 § 2(part), 2014; Ord. 1541 § 20, 2025)