Conditional Use Permit

At a Glance

• Pre-application meeting with Planning staff is required.
• Reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission at a public hearing.
• Conditional Use Permit fee: $1,260 plus a 5% technology recovery fee.
• Public notice is required (mailing, newspaper notice, and on-site sign posting).

What Is a Conditional Use Permit?

A Conditional Use Permit allows certain uses that are conditionally permitted within a zoning district to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The Planning & Zoning Commission may approve a CUP subject to conditions designed to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties.

Step-by-Step CUP Process (Summary)

1. Schedule a required pre-application meeting with Planning staff. Applicants should bring a project narrative and a conceptual site plan.
2. Complete any required public pre-notification, such as pre-scoping letters or a neighborhood meeting, prior to submitting the CUP application. More information about the Citizen Review Process.
3. Submit a complete Conditional Use Permit application package and applicable fees.
4. City staff reviews the application for completeness and code compliance and schedules the item for a Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing.
5. Public notice is provided, including newspaper publication, mailed notices, and on-site sign posting by the applicant.
6. The Planning & Zoning Commission conducts a public hearing and approves, approves with conditions, or denies the request.
7. If appealed, the City Council considers the appeal and may affirm, modify, or reverse the Commission’s decision.

Pre-Application Meeting: What to Bring

• Project narrative describing the proposed use, operations, and anticipated impacts.
• Conceptual site plan showing:
  • Property boundaries and lot configurations
  • Building footprints and land use
  • Access, parking, and circulation
  • Utility services
  • Drainage facilitates
  • Special site conditions

Public Notice Requirements (Summary) Chapter 17.66

• Pre-scoping letter: Applicant sends notification letters to property owners within at least 300 feet of the site prior to submittal. A neighborhood meeting may be required depending on the proposal.
• Newspaper notice: Prepared by City staff.
• On-site sign posting: Applicant posts a public hearing sign at least 15 calendar days prior to the hearing and removes the sign no later than 10 days after the final hearing. (Optional sign removal service is available for a fee.)
• Mailing to surrounding property owners: Prepared and mailed by City staff.

CUP Application Submittal Checklist

• Completed Conditional Use Permit application form.
• Project narrative.
• Conceptual site plan (full site plan may be required if new construction or additions are proposed).
• Summary or documentation of pre-scoping notification.
• Technical studies if required (e.g., traffic impact analysis).

Fees

• Conditional Use Permit: $1,260
• Technology Recovery Fee: 5% of the applicable review fee
• Traffic Impact Analysis (if required): $600
• Public Hearing Sign Removal (optional): $100

Typical Review Timeframes (Maximum Business Days)

• Completeness review: 5 business days
• Initial substantive review: 30 business days
• Completeness review (resubmittal): 5 business days
• Resubmittal substantive review: 30 business days
• Overall review timeframe: 70 business days

Appeal Rights (Summary) 17.68.120.G

Appeals may be filed by the applicant or by an affected party owning property within 300 feet of the subject site. Appeals must be filed within 10 days of the Planning & Zoning Commission’s action using the City’s appeal form. Perfected appeals are scheduled for City Council consideration at the next available meeting occurring no later than 45 days from receipt of the perfected appeal.