7.4-7 CONDITIONAL USE STANDARDS OF REVIEW
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The City shall not issue a conditional use permit unless the Planning Commission concludes that the application fully mitigates all identified adverse impacts and complies with the general standards applicable to all conditional uses, as well as the specific standards for the use.
A. SPECIFIC REVIEW CRITERIA FOR CERTAIN CONDITIONAL USES. In addition to the foregoing, the Planning Commission must evaluate the applicant’s compliance with each of the following criteria when considering whether to approve, deny, or conditionally approve an application for each of the following conditional uses:
1. Temporary Uses. The occasional use of public facilities, community buildings, private clubs, lodges, social or recreational establishments and/or their accessory buildings for private commercial purposes may be allowed upon receiving an administrative conditional use permit and provided the provisions of this section are complied with. The following standards shall apply to all temporary uses in addition to any conditions the City deems necessary and desirable to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
and 4, 7.3-2 AND 3 and 5, 7.4-2 AND 3, and 7.5-2 and 3 JANUARY 18, 2024. 7.2-3a, 7.2-4, 7.3-3, 7.3-5, 7.4-3, 7.4-5, 7.5-3a, 7.5-5 AMENDED AUGUST
15, 2024. 7.2-2, 7.3-2, 7.5-2 AMENDED JUNE 19, 2025. CORRECTED FORMAT AT 7.3-3 & Add 7.3-3C January 22, 2026.
2. The display and sales of merchandise should be contained within a building or designated defined area.
3. The building proposed for the temporary use must comply with setback and clear vision area requirements of this ordinance and with applicable building and fire codes.
4. A business license from the City is required to conduct a private commercial use. 5. Adequate parking is provided to serve the commercial use that does not create a
parking shortage for other existing uses on site. 6. The use does not cause noise, light, or glare which adversely impacts
surrounding uses. 7.4-8 SIGNS
If a sign type is not specifically designated below, then it is prohibited.
All signs erected in the PF zone shall be in conformance with the sign provisions of the BC zone.
Table 7.4-8 SIGNS
Sign type Banner Sign
Construction Flat or Wall Sign
Allowed √
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Conditional
Max. Area 48 square feet
32 square feet none
Max. Height 3 feet
8 feet none
General Restrictions
Installation height and location to be reviewed by Planning Commission for safety and visibility. Maximum installation height allowed is 25 feet Installation height 8 feet maximum.
Low intensity light fixtures only. One sign per building.
and 4, 7.3-2 AND 3 and 5, 7.4-2 AND 3, and 7.5-2 and 3 JANUARY 18, 2024. 7.2-3a, 7.2-4, 7.3-3, 7.3-5, 7.4-3, 7.4-5, 7.5-3a, 7.5-5 AMENDED AUGUST
15, 2024. 7.2-2, 7.3-2, 7.5-2 AMENDED JUNE 19, 2025. CORRECTED FORMAT AT 7.3-3 & Add 7.3-3C January 22, 2026.
Monument
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Sign
Name Plate
√
Real Estate
√
8 feet
square
feet
6 square feet 9 square feet
2 feet 3 feet
One sign per 500 feet of frontage. Two signs per business. Low intensity light fixtures only. No neon lights permitted. Installation height to be reviewed by the Planning Commission for safety and visibility. Maximum installation height allowed is 28 feet.
Illumination: 24-hour continuous illumination of signs is prohibited in this zone.