Special Use Permit Application Evaluation Criteria
An anal
ysis of how the project addresses these evaluation factors is necessary for the staff report to the
Planning Commission and City Council. The Special Use Permit application must provide sufficient
information for staff to make this analysis.
Spec
ial Use Permit Evaluation Factors:
1. Compliance with Zoning District Purpose Section. The Special Use Permit request shall comply
with one or more of the purposes stated in the Purpose section of the applicable Zoning District and is
compatible with existing development.
2. Com
pliance with Site Development Standards. Each parcel must meet the site development
standards for the proposed Special Use including minimum lot size, setbacks, lot coverage, driveway
width, parking and ADA-access requirements. The Concept/Site Plan should show how these
standards would be met.
3. Off-s
ite Impacts. Adequate measures have been taken to mitigate off-site impacts by providing
adequate protection to the adjacent less intense development in the form of enhanced screening,
landscaping, setbacks, large lot size, building orientation or other design measures.
4. Adequat
e Services and Infrastructure. The following factors are used to determine if there are
adequate services and infrastructure to serve the proposed Special Use:
a. The appl
icant has provided adequate information to evaluate the impacts of the Special Use on
roads, other infrastructure, and public facilities. The applicant must demonstrate that there are
adequate provisions to address the impacts identified.
b. If the site accesses on some road where existing traffic problems created by incremental
development have already been identified, such as a high number of accidents, substandard road
design or surface, or the road is near or over capacity, the applicant has proposed a method to
address these problems.
c. The proposed use meets or will meet the applicable requirements for street, sewer, or water
improvements.
d. The site has access to streets that are adequately designed and constructed to handle the volume
and nature of traffic typically generated by the use.
5. Public Input. If there is a major public opposition to a proposed Special Use Permit, this may indicate
that the technical evaluation regarding compatibility of the proposed use does not concur with the view of
local residents and a recommendation of denial may be appropriate. If public concerns have been raised, it
is fair to ask if the applicant has made a reasonable effort to address these concerns.
6. Haz
ardous Materials. Adequate data has been submitted to determine that impacts from uses that
may involve hazardous or dangerous materials are adequately mitigated.
7. Com
pliance with Duly Adopted Plans. The Special Use request is consistent with the intent, goals
policies, and/or land use designations in the City General Plan or any other adopted Master Development
Plans or Planning Area designations.