14.68.050 CONDITIONAL USES: Conditional Use Standards Of Review

The Land Use Authority shall approve a conditional use if reasonable conditions are proposed, or can be imposed, to mitigate the reasonably anticipated detrimental effects of the proposed use in accordance with the standards set forth in this section. Approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the conditional use permit application is based on the following standards: 1. The safety of people and property. a. Consideration of existing uses in the area, including similar conditional uses and the public’s need for the proposed conditional use; b. Consideration of the impact on the health, safety, and welfare of the area, including surrounding municipalities and the County generally; c. Prevention or the minimization of flood water damage whenever necessary; and d. Relocation, covering, or fencing of irrigation, and drainage channels. 2. Traffic considerations. a. Consideration present and future requirements for all utilities, transportation and other services provided by the County; b. Capacity of existing streets; c. Location and off street parking; and d. Internal traffic circulation including the location and dimensions of truck loading and unloading facilities; and e. Emergency vehicle access. f. Sanpete County Road Design Manual 3. Environmental and health concerns. a. Consideration of the safeguards or attempts made by the applicant to minimize offensive odors, noise, dust, glare, and pollutants; b. Consideration of the location of proposed signage and lighting; and c. Consideration of the proposed conditional use and its potential to discharge into the air, ground water, surface and subsurface water, or soil. 4. Compatibility with the general plan and permitted zoning conditions. a. Consideration of the proposed conditional use and its compatibility with the County’s General Plan, adopted land use ordinances, and conformance to the designated zone in which the use is located; b. Consideration of the existing development or lack of development adjacent to the proposed use; c. Analysis of economic impact to surrounding uses or potential uses; d. Consideration of aesthetic impact to surrounding uses or potential uses and application of applicable fencing, screening, and landscaping to separate or buffer adequately from adjoining uses; and e. The proposed use and its ability to maintain applicable federal, state, or local licensing if required.