In order to promote the public good and advance the public welfare, standards are hereby established for the purpose of permitting certain uses in zones other than those in which they are classified. These uses are the type that because of unusual characteristics or particular considerations require special consideration as to the specific conditions under which such uses may be permitted. Such uses, together with the conditions controlling their operation, are designated "conditional uses" and shall be regulated by the following provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1184, 12-12-2005)

The planning and zoning commission of the city shall have authority to investigate and to make recommendations to the city council as to the use of a lot in any zone for any of the following conditional uses if it finds that the proposed locations will be desirable to the public convenience and welfare and will be in harmony with the various elements and objectives of the comprehensive general plan. The conditional uses under the jurisdiction of the commission are:

Airports, heliports or other aircraft landing fields.

Artificial lake, all districts.

Auditoriums, stadiums, arenas and similar uses.

Cemeteries, mausoleums, columbariums and crematories.

Commercial recreation uses in the C commercial district.

Educational institutions, including university facilities.

Hospitals and sanatoriums.

Kindergarten or day nursery in the residential districts.

Land reclamation projects.

Libraries, museums, fire or police stations or other governmental enterprises which are controlled by this title.

Medical and dental clinic or medical health center.

Mortuary or funeral home.

Natural resources development, together with the necessary buildings, apparatus or appurtenances incidental thereto.

Nursing or convalescent homes.

Parks, playgrounds, community centers and other recreational uses operated by other than a governmental agency.

Planned unit developments.

Public utilities and public service uses or structures.

Recreational vehicle parks.

Religions institutions including places of worship, schools and convents.

Research and development centers for experimental or scientific investigation of materials, methods or products.

Sanitary fill projects meeting state requirements.

Townhouses. (Ord. 1184, 12-12-2005)

The applications for conditional use permits shall be filed and processed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 14 of this title. (Ord. 1184, 12-12-2005)