17-7-16.4 Criteria—Required findings.
The planning commission may recommend and the city council may grant approval of a public facilities overlay zoning designation only if it determines, in written findings, the application has demonstrated the following:
A. There is a demonstrated need for the public facility within the community at large and it is not contrary to the public interest.
B. The public facility is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan, and applicable ordinances of the city where feasible.
C. The public facility is located, planned and developed in such a manner that it is not inconsistent with the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the city. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. The generation of noise, noxious or offensive emissions, or other nuisances which may be injurious or detrimental to the surrounding area.
2. The availability of public services to support the public facility, including utilities; vehicular, pedestrian and public transit systems; police; fire; education; and social and health services.
3. The adequacy of landscaping, screening and buffering, building setbacks, parking, open space, or other development characteristics necessary to mitigate the impact of the public facility on neighboring properties.
4. Proposed public facilities which exceed the bulk, height, density, or other use standards in the underlying zone must demonstrate such variances are essential to the function or operation of such facility. The development standards of the underlying zone and adjacent development shall be utilized where feasible.
D. The public facility complies with the specific review criteria for the use contained herein. (Ord. 2012-18 § 1 (Att. A (part)))