4.1 Conditional Use Permit to Construct Multi-Family Dwellings in the Commercial Zone

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Section 17-11.6 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 1. Conditional Use Permits shall be issued to the property for structures or other specified uses after a public hearing and approval by the Planning Commission. All applications for a Conditional Use Permit shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator 30 days ahead of the hearing date, accompanied by a certificate of survey (unless waived by the Zoning Administrator) showing the details of the proposal and an accurate legal description, along with the appropriate fee. The fee or contract owner of the property shall sign the application. The Zoning Administrator shall notify all property owners within a minimum of 350 feet by regular mail and shall advertise the hearing once in the legal section of the official newspaper at least 10 days ahead of the public hearing. The Zoning Administrator shall send the same notice 10 days in advance of this hearing to the DNR if the proposed is in shoreland. At the applicant's option, the applicant may request a sketch plan review with no action by the Planning Commission and omit by giving 14 days notice thereof to the Zoning Administrator,meeting time permitted. 2. Submissions for Conditional Use Permit. The applicant shall complete the Conditional Use Permit application approved by the City Council. The application shall contain submittal requirements, criteria for approval, procedure for consideration and City contact information. The City shall not accept applications where the applicant has past due fees or charges due to the City until the account is made current. 3. In permitting a new Conditional Use or alteration of an existing Conditional Use, the Planning Commission may impose, in addition to the standards and requirements expressly specified by this Ordinance, additional conditions that the Planning Commission considers necessary to protect the best interest of the surrounding area or the City as a whole. These conditions may include,but are not limited to the following: A. Increasing the required lot size or yard dimension. B. Limiting the height, size or location of buildings. C. Controlling the location and number of vehicle access points. D. Increasing the street width. E. Increasing or decreasing the number of required off-street parking spaces. F. Limiting the number, size,location or lighting of signs. Pequot Lakes Staff Report 4.1-5 September 15,2022