Whenever it is stated in this title that certain uses may be permitted subject to securing a special use permit, it shall mean that the cases so defined may be permitted when they are in no way detrimental to existing uses or those uses permitted in the districts.

(Prior code § 1916 (part))

Applications for special use permits shall be made to the planning commission in writing on authorized forms.

(Prior code § 1916 (b)(1))

The planning commission shall investigate the facts bearing on the case and determine same at public hearing but no publication or posting of notice thereof shall be required.

(Prior code § 1916 (b)(2))

Before granting a permit, the issuing agency must make a finding, in writing, that the following conditions exist:

A.

That the granting of the permit will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property and improvements in the zoning district and neighborhood of the subject property;

B.

That the granting of the permit will be consistent with the objections of the general plan;

C.

That the granting of the permit will not authorize a use which is prohibited in the subject zoning district;

D

That the owners of the parcels nearest the proposed use, as determined by the planning department, have been notified, in writing, and due consideration given to any protest by one or more of the owners.

(Prior code § 1916 (a))

The planning commission shall render a written decision within forty days after the close of the public hearing. The decision shall be filed with the council and a copy mailed to the applicant.

(Prior code § 1916 (b)(3))

Any person aggrieved may appeal the planning commission decision to the city council within twenty days after approval of the special use permit.

(Prior code § 1916 (c))

In granting a special use permit, reasonable conditions may be established to insure the intent and purpose of this title.

(Prior code § 1916 (d))