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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT INFORMATION
What is a
Conditional Use
Permit?
The Zoning Ordinance describes two different types of uses in each
zoning district: 1) permitted uses; and 2) conditional uses. Conditional
uses are those which require special consideration from the City. The
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process provides the City with the
flexibility to determine if a specific use at a certain location will be
compatible with the neighborhood.
In reviewing a CUP, the Planning Department relies upon the specific
findings of Section 17.134.050 of the Zoning Ordinance.
REQUIRED C.U.P. FINDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 17.134.050
Conditional Use Permits are granted only when all of the following findings can be made:
Compatible with the
Neighborhood
That the location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the
proposed development will be compatible with and will not adversely
affect the livability or appropriate development of abutting properties
and the surrounding neighborhood, with consideration to be given to:
1) harmony in scale, bulk, coverage, and density; to harmful effect, if
any, upon desirable neighborhood character;
2) the generation of traffic and the capacity of surrounding streets; and
3) any other relevant impact of the development.
An Asset for the
Neighborhood
That the location, design, and site planning of the proposed
development will provide a convenient and functional living, working,
shopping, or civic environment, and will be as attractive as the nature
of the use and its location and setting warrant.
Enhances the Area
That the proposed development will enhance the successful operation
of the surrounding area in its basic community functions, or will
provide an essential service to the community or region.
Meets Design Review
Standards
That the proposal conforms to all applicable Regular Design Review
criteria set forth in the design review procedure in Section 17.136.050.
Complies with the
General Plan and other
adopted City Plans
That the proposal conforms in all significant respects with the Oakland
General Plan and with any other applicable plan or development
control map which has been adopted by the City Council.