
Conditional Use
A conditional use permitĀ is needed in zoning districts where the location, design or configuration of a proposed use could negatively impact neighboring properties.
Planning Administration
A conditional use permitĀ is needed in zoning districts where the location, design or configuration of a proposed use could negatively impact neighboring properties.
Planning Administration
A conditional use permit (CUP) allows use on a property thatās not already allowed by right and requiresĀ additional review to ensure the requested use is appropriate for the proposed site.Ā
Applications are submitted to Planning & Community Development and thenĀ considered by the Planning Commission, which makes a recommendation to the City Council.Ā
Ultimately, CUPs mustĀ be approved by the Council before a project can move forward.Ā The process includes public hearings andĀ can take several months. A standard CUP costs $1,090.
Meet with a City planner byĀ email, phone, or ināperson to discuss your CUPĀ application prior to submittal. This step is optional but encouraged.Ā
Submit your application through Accela or in person at theĀ Department of Planning & Community Development, 2875 Sabre St., Suite 500.Ā The deadlineĀ is the first business day of each month.Ā
The applicationĀ is assigned to a staff planner and reviewed by City departments (Public Works, Public Utilities, Parks & Recreation, etc.). Staff then formulates a recommendation for Planning Commission's consideration.Ā
Notification signs are posted on the subject property by the applicant 30 days prior to the Planning Commission public hearing and remain posted through the City Council public hearing.Ā The City mails notification letters to all adjacent property owners andĀ advertises the CUP request twice in The VirginianāPilot as well asĀ on the City website.
The Planning Commission reviews City staff recommendations regarding the CUP applicationĀ and considers the request during a public hearing. Members of the public also have an opportunity to voice their opinion of the application during the meetingĀ and the Commission votes to send a recommendation of approval or denial to the City Council.Ā
Notification signs must remain posted on the subject property until the City Council public hearing. The City mails notification letters to all adjacent property owners and advertises the CUP request twice in The VirginianāPilot as well as on the City website.
TheĀ City Council reviews both staff and Planning Commission recommendations during a public hearing, which also provides another opportunity for public input on the application. Afterwards, the Council may choose to approve, deny or defer the application.Ā
The results of the City Council's decision are forwarded to the applicant, property owner and representative.Ā