17.05.044 - Decision criteria.
17.05.046 - Procedural requirements for a special use permit.
A special use is one which possesses unique characteristics due to size, nature, intensity of use, technological processes involved, demands upon public services, relationship to surrounding lands or other factors. The purpose of this section is to provide for adequate oversight and review of such development proposals, in order to assure that such uses are developed in harmony with surrounding land uses, and in a manner consistent with the intent of this chapter and the comprehensive plan.
(Ord. 108-05 Attach. B (part), 2005).
Review authority is granted under Title 15 Development Code Section 15.03.050, Hearing Examiner.
(Ord. 108-05 Attach. B (part), 2005).
17.05.044 - Decision criteria.
The review of special use permit applications shall be in accordance with the following criteria:
Any application for a special use permit shall not be approved unless an affirmative finding with regard to each of these criteria is made.
(1)
That the proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare;
(2)
That the proposed use is consistent and compatible with the intent of the comprehensive plan;
(3)
That the proposed use will not introduce hazardous conditions at the site that cannot be mitigated through appropriate measures to protect adjacent properties and the community at large;
(4)
That the proposed use is served by adequate public facilities which are in place, or planned as a condition of approval or as an identified item in the county's capital facilities plan;
(5)
That the proposed use will not have a significant impact upon existing uses on adjacent lands; and
(6)
If located outside an urban growth area, that the proposed use will not result in the need to extend urban services.
(Ord. 108-05 Attach. B (part), 2005).
17.05.046 - Procedural requirements for a special use permit.
Review procedures shall follow the standards of Title 15 Development Code Section 15.09, Review and Approval Process. The following additional information is required, as applicable, for applications for special use permits, to aid in analyzing the request, preparing necessary conditions, and providing consistency with dimensional and performance standards in these and other relevant county regulations. Including but not limited to:
(1)
The location and size of lot(s);
(2)
Site plan with areas of proposed use;
(3)
Access to state and county roads;
(4)
Land uses on adjacent properties and potential impacts to those uses by the proposal;
(5)
Provision of parking areas and stormwater facilities;
(6)
Hours of operations;
(7)
Anticipated sources of noise, glare, or odors from proposed use(s);
(8)
Grading proposed;
(9)
Stormwater and erosion control plans;
(10)
Sanitation and support services provided; and
(11)
Traffic studies from activities proposed.
(Ord. 100-07 Attach. B (part), 2007: Ord. 108-05 Attach. B (part), 2005).