Residential care facilities that are over 15 residents or uses that are listed in SIC 805 (nursing and personal care facilities) are uses that provide limited medical care, nursing and personal care where the patients reside at the facility. An application to place this type of facility is processed as a conditional use permit; however, the application shall be reviewed directly by the planning commission. (6/11)

The procedure for approving a conditional use permit for these types of uses is set forth in section 3.101.02(C). The application is a Type II-C action. Staff has an advisory role. The zoning administrator shall make a recommendation to the planning commission for public hearing and decision bypassing the hearings officer. Public notice and a public hearing are provided. Section 3.204.02 lists the notice requirements. Section 3.206 sets forth the hearings process. (9/18)

(Ord. No. 2024-878, § 2(exh. B), 7-15-2024)

The applicant shall submit evidence addressing the criteria set forth below addition to the requirements in section 3.103, and all other submittal requirements as outlined in section 3.201. (6/11)

Where permitted as a conditional use, in addition to the requirements in section 3.103, shall meet the following criteria: (6/11)

A.

Need for the facility at the proposed location shall be identified. (6/11)

B.

If determined, as noted in section 2.301, to be warranted, a traffic impact analysis shall be provided and proposed measure(s) to mitigate any impact(s) on surrounding properties and streets shall be identified. (6/11)

C.

A facility shall have access provided to an arterial street. (6/11)

D.

As conditioned, the facility will not unreasonably impact existing or planned uses in the neighborhood of the subject property. (6/11)

E.

A facility will be required to provide adequate buffering and screening to mitigate any impacts on adjacent properties. (6/11)

The planning commission has the authority to determine whether the application satisfies the applicable criteria. An application may be approved, approved with conditions, or denied. (6/11)