Review Criteria
In determining whether to approve, approve with conditions or deny a specific use permit application, the City Council considers the following factors:
- The proposed specific use is not detrimental to the public health, safety,
and welfare of the surrounding neighborhood;
- All aspects of the proposed
specific use site plan are harmonious with the character of the surrounding
area;
- The location and area of main and
accessory buildings on the site properly
relate to each other and to adjacent uses;
- The proposed use does not
negatively impact existing uses in the area and in the City through impacts on
existing public infrastructure such as roads, parking, loading and access facilities
and water and sewer systems, and on public services such as police and fire
protection and solid waste collection; and
- The Sensitive Borders Standards are
met when the use is proposed within 300 feet of any residential property.
- The provision and manner of maintenance of fences, walls and landscaping is adequate.
