17.06.030 Approval criteria.
A conditional use shall be granted if the Planning Commission finds that the proposed use conforms, or can be made to conform through conditions, with the following approval criteria. For purposes of this chapter, the surrounding area includes all property within the applicable notice area for a use. In addition, any property beyond the notice area may be included in the surrounding area if the hearing authority finds that it may be adversely impacted by the proposed use.
1. Conditional Uses: Conditional uses are subject to Site Plan Review Decision Criteria (Chapter 17.16) in addition to the following:
2. Impact: The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed use shall be made reasonably compatible with, and have minimal adverse impact on, the lawful development of abutting properties and the surrounding area, with consideration given to:
a. Any harmful effects on desirable neighborhood characteristics and livability.
b. Bicycle and pedestrian circulation, access and safety.
3. Nuisance: The use shall not generate significant off-site nuisance conditions including, but not limited to, noise, glare, odor, or vibrations.
4. Plan Consistency: The proposal shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
5. Scale: The site must be physically capable of accommodating the proposed use, including any needed landscaping, parking, and other requirements. The building size, shape, and/or location may be changed if needed to assure the physical capability of the site.
6. Transportation: Adequate transportation facilities are available to serve the conditional use in terms of the function, capacity, and level of service identified in the Transportation System Plan (TSP).
7. Landscaping: Landscaping shall be in conformance with the landscape regulations of this title.
8. Performance Bonds: When needed to ensure performance of special conditions, bonds or other acceptable securities shall be required.
9. Burden of Proof: The applicant shall bear the burden of showing how the proposed use does conform or can be made to conform through conditions.
10. Final Plans: If the conditional use is approved, detailed final plans shall be submitted which indicate conformance to the conditions. The final plans shall be subject to approval by the City.