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Conditional uses, including those not listed in TMC 18.155.070, may be subject to additional standards. In permitting a new conditional use or the substantial alteration of an existing conditional use, the planning commission may impose conditions and require the installation of improvements which it considers necessary to conform to the provisions of this title and to protect the best interests of the surrounding area or the city as a whole, and may require guarantees and evidence that such conditions are being or will be complied with. These conditions and improvements may include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. Limiting the hours, days, place and or manner of operation; duration of use;

B. Conditions, requirements, and improvements required by this title;

C. Requiring site or architectural design features which minimize environmental impacts such as noise, vibration, air pollution, water pollution, glare and odor and to minimize effects of and on known natural hazards;

D. Increasing the required setbacks, lot size and/or lot depth or width;

E. Limiting the building height, size, lot coverage or location on the site;

F. Designing the project to complement the visual context. Utilizing techniques such as architectural design, site design, use of native landscaping, and choice of colors and building materials in such a manner that facilities are screened from off-site observers and blend with the natural visual character of the area;

G. Requiring street right-of-way to be dedicated and street(s), sidewalks, curbs, planting strips, pathways, or trails to be improved to city standards;

H. Increasing or reducing the number of required off-street parking and/or loading spaces; designating the size, number, location and nature of vehicle and access points;

I. Requiring installation of needed public facilities and services to serve the use or in such sizes as may be needed to serve other properties in the future; or requiring the establishment of a local improvement district, or other appropriate mechanism to accomplish the same;

J. Requiring berms, screening, landscaping or other measures to protect adjacent or nearby property and designating standards for their installation and maintenance including, but not limited to, a recorded development agreement approved by the city attorney;

K. Requiring landscaping, screening, drainage, water quality facilities, and/or improvements of parking and loading areas;

L. Designating the size, number, location and/or design of vehicle access points or parking areas;

M. Protecting public safety, especially from vandalism and trespass;

N. Timing construction to minimize disturbances;

O. Requiring and designating the size, height, location and/or materials for fences;

P. Limiting or setting standards for the location, design, and/or intensity of outdoor lighting and illuminated signs;

Q. Requiring the protection and preserving existing trees, vegetation, water resources, wildlife habitat, historic resources, or other significant natural or cultural resources;

R. Designating special areas of concern such as the greenway, wetlands, or other significant features on final development plans and on site prior to commencement of excavation, grading, or construction;

S. Requiring special easements, access and restrictive covenants;

T. Any other reasonable conditions, restrictions and safeguards that would uphold the purpose and intent of this title and any adopted city plan and mitigate any adverse effect upon the adjoining properties that may result by reason of the conditional use being allowed. [Ord. 817 § 8-3L.247, 2006.]