A. 
The City recognizes that certain uses, due to the nature of use, intensity, or size, require special review to determine if the use proposed, or the location of that use, is compatible with surrounding uses, or through the imposition of development and use conditions, can be made compatible with surrounding uses. To ensure compatibility with zoning regulations and surrounding properties, conditional uses require special consideration. The conditional use permit and minor use permit are provided for this purpose.
B. 
Approval of a conditional use permit or minor use permit is required to authorize proposed land uses specified by Article 2 (Zoning Districts, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards) as being allowable in the applicable zoning district when subject to the approval of a conditional use permit or minor use permit.
(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)
An application for a conditional use permit or minor use permit shall be filed and processed in compliance with Section 25.68.040 (Application Filing). The application shall include the information and materials specified in the most up-to-date Department handout for conditional use permit and minor use permit applications, together with the required fee. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the findings required by Section 25.66.060 (Required Findings for Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits), below.
(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)
A. 
Review. Upon making the determination that a Minor Use Permit application is complete, the Director or designee shall review the application for consistency with any applicable design guidelines and requirements and prepare written findings indicating how the application does or does not comply with applicable design guidelines and requirements. Prior to preparing the findings and any conditions of approval, the Director may give the applicant the opportunity to revise plans to achieve compliance.
B. 
Public Notice. Once the application and all supporting information and documentation have been received and the application deemed complete, notice of the application shall be given according to the provision of Section 25.100.020.B (Method of Notice Distribution). The notice shall state that, unless a written request for a public hearing is received by the Community Development Department within 10 days after the date of the notice, the Director shall take action on the application.
C. 
Call for Review. If a written request for a public hearing is received pursuant to subsection B above, the Director shall schedule the application for a public hearing before the Planning Commission within 45 days of the filing of the call for review in accordance with Chapter 25.100 (Public Hearings and Notice). The person filing the written request may be charged a fee to cover hearing costs.
D. 
Director or Commission Action. The Director or the Planning Commission may deny, deny without prejudice, approve, or approve with conditions any application under this section.
(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)
A. 
Investigation by Director. Following receipt of a completed application, the Director shall make an investigation of the facts bearing on the case to provide the information necessary for action consistent with the purpose of this chapter. A staff report shall be prepared pursuant to Section 25.62.080 (Project Evaluation and Staff Reports).
B. 
Notice and Hearings.
1. 
A public hearing before the Planning Commission shall be required for all conditional use permits.
2. 
A public hearing shall be scheduled once the Director has determined the application complete.
3. 
Noticing of the public hearing shall be given in compliance with Chapter 25.100 (Public Hearings and Notice).
(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)
In approving a conditional use permit or minor use permit, the Review Authority may impose any conditions deemed reasonable and necessary to ensure that the approval will comply with this chapter, State law, and with the findings required by Section 25.66.060 (Required Findings for Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits). Such requirements and conditions may address, but not be limited to, location, construction, maintenance, operation, site planning, traffic control, and time limits for the permit. The Review Authority may require tangible guarantees or evidence that such conditions are being, or will be, complied with.
(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)
Before a conditional use permit and minor use permit may be granted, the Review Authority shall make the following findings:
A. 
The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable Specific Plan.
B. 
The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code.
C. 
The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed activity will be compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity.
D. 
The site is physically suitable in terms of:
1. 
Its design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use to accommodate the use, and all fences, landscaping, loading, parking, spaces, walls, yards, and other features required to adjust the use with the land and uses in the neighborhood;
2. 
Streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to accommodate public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and medical) access;
3. 
Public protection services (e.g., fire protection, police protection, etc.); and
4. 
The provision of utilities (e.g., potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.).
E. 
The measure of site suitability shall be required to ensure that the type, density, and intensity of use being proposed will not adversely affect the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, constitute a nuisance, or be materially injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zoning district in which the property is located.
(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)
A. 
A Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit approved in compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall continue to be valid upon a change of ownership of the business, parcel, service, structure, or use that was the subject of the permit application in the same area, configuration, and manner as it was originally approved in compliance with this chapter.
B. 
In addition to securing a business license, any new applicant seeking to operate a previously approved use in substantial compliance with an existing conditional use permit or minor use permit shall submit a project description (e.g., narrative and/or a site and floor plan) to the Director ensuring that the new operation would be in compliance with the previous use and that the new applicant agrees to operate in full compliance with the previously issued conditions of approval. A fee may be imposed for the review of the project description and conditions of approval in compliance with the City's fee resolution.
(Ord. 2000, 2021; Ord. 2046, 3/2/2026)