HomeMy WebLinkAboutUse Permit Background Info GuideTHIS USE PERMIT APPLICATION SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FOLLOWING BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 1. Detailed written description of the proposed use, a statement of objectives and reasons for the request, including proposed hours of operation and number of employees/clientele; 2. Description of the subject property in sufficient detail to precisely locate the property. Describe existing uses, structures and topography. If only a portion of the property is to be used, state the use of the remainder of the property; 3. State/County Plans affecting the subject request: State Land Use Boundary designation, General Plan designation, Zoning, Special Management Area and Community Development Plans; 4. Surrounding zoning and land uses; 5. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designation (contact Department of Public Works - Engineering Division); 6. Floral and Faunal Resources; 7. Description of access(es) to the area (e.g. width, type of surface and condition of roadway). If a private roadway, submit evidence of access rights; 8. Traffic impacts - assessment of existing traffic conditions, anticipated increase in traffic and traffic impacts from proposed use (a formal study may be requested by Department of Public Works or Department of Transportation during the review process); 9. Availability of Utilities: Water, telephone, electricity, sewage disposal; 10. A written description of how the request meets with the following standards:
A. The granting of the proposed use shall be consistent with the general purpose of the zoned district, the intent and purpose of the Zoning Code and the County General Plan; B. The granting of the proposed use shall not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor cause substantial adverse impact to the community’s character or to surrounding properties; and C. The granting of the proposed use shall not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets, sewers, water, drainage, school improvements, police and fire protection and other related infrastructure.