One of the purposes of this chapter is to divide the City of Hayward into districts within which the use of land and buildings, and the bulk and location of buildings in relation to the land are mutually compatible and substantially uniform. There are certain uses that may be entirely appropriate and not necessarily incompatible with the basic uses permitted in any district but not at every or location therein or without restrictions or conditions being imposed by reason of unique problems the use or its particular location presents from a zoning standpoint, including the impact of those uses upon neighboring land or public facilities, and the public need for the particular use at a particular location. Such uses may be necessary or desirable to be allowed in a particular district, provided that due consideration is given to their location, development, and operation. Such uses are hereby classified as conditional uses and are subject to the provisions specified herein.

Any conditional uses listed in this chapter shall be permitted only when authorized by the Hayward Planning Commission and subject to its approval. Upon such approval, issuance of a conditional use permit will be granted.

The Hayward Planning Commission shall consider the effect of such grant on the health, general welfare, safety and economic prosperity of the City and of the immediate area in which such use would be located, including such considerations as the effect on the established character and quality of the area, its physical attractiveness, existing topography, drainage, features, erosion potential, vegetative cover, the prevention and control of water pollution, the location with respect to floodplains and floodways, the movement of traffic and the relationship to existing or proposed roads, the demand for related services, the possible hazardous, harmful, noxious, offensive or nuisance effects resulting from noise, dust, smoke, or odor and other factors.