A. It is the intent of this chapter to provide a process to allow for uses that are not permitted outright within a zone. Such uses typically require a special degree of control to make sure that they are consistent with the intent of the zone and compatible with other existing and permitted uses within the zone. Only those uses listed as requiring either an administrative or conditional use permit within a particular zone qualify for this process. The planning director or designee may determine that other similar uses which are not listed may also qualify for this process. This process shall not replace the variance procedure in Chapter 18.70 ACC or be used to permit uses that are prohibited within the zone.

B. Uses subject to administrative use approval are those which typically have some potential for impacts to neighboring properties, but which may be permitted within a zone following review by the city to establish conditions mitigating impacts of the use and to assure compatibility with other uses in the zone.

C. Uses subject to conditional use approval are those uses that typically have a greater intensity and/or potential for impacts to surrounding properties, and/or special characteristics that may not generally be appropriate as a use permitted outright within a zone, but may be permitted subject to review by the hearing examiner to establish conditions to protect public health, safety and welfare, and to assure compatibility with other uses in the zone. (Ord. 6269 § 22, 2009; Ord. 4840 § 1, 1996; Ord. 4773 § 1, 1995; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)