22.44.020 Conditional use permit required.
A. No land or structure may be used for any purpose or designed, constructed or altered for such purpose, in a district where such use is not listed as a permitted use, unless such use is provided for as a conditional use in the district and a conditional use permit is applied for (in writing on appropriate forms with a site plan) and granted by the city council.
1. This requirement for a conditional use permit also applies to any essential public facilities as defined and addressed in RCW 36.70A.200.
B. A conditional use permit shall only be granted by the city council based upon a statement of findings of fact that:
1. The conditional use conforms generally to the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan and the requirements of this title;
2. The conditional use meets the overall density, coverage, yard height and all other regulations of the district in which it is located;
3. The conditional use is designed in a manner which is compatible with the character and appearance of the existing or proposed development in the vicinity of the subject property;
4. The location, size and height of buildings, structures, walls and fences, and vegetation screening for the conditional use shall not hinder neighborhood circulation or discourage the permitted development or use of neighboring properties;
5. The conditional use is designed in a manner that is compatible with the physical characteristics of the subject property;
6. Requested modifications to the standards of this title are limited to those which will mitigate impacts in a manner equal to or greater than such standards;
7. The conditional use is not in conflict with the health and safety of the community;
8. The conditional use is such that pedestrian and vehicular traffic associated with the use will not be hazardous to or in conflict with existing and anticipated traffic in the neighborhood; and
9. The conditional use will be supported by adequate public facilities and services, and either will not adversely affect public facilities and services to the surrounding area or can be mitigated to avoid such adverse effect. (Ord. 1151-17 § 1; Ord. 817 § 2, 1996).