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A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) allows the City to consider special uses which are not allowed outright within a zone through a public hearing process.

Conditional uses are land uses that because of their special nature may be suitable only in certain locations, or arranged or operated in a particular manner. For example: Local agencies can restrict the time, place and manner in which convenience stores, liquor stores and fast-food outlets operate.

A conditional use refers to how a parcel or building is operated that is not principally permitted in a particular zoning district. Pursuant to Planning Code Section 303, the Planning Commission shall hear and make determinations regarding Conditional Use Authorization applications.

A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for certain land uses which may need special conditions to ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses. These uses are specified under ?Uses Subject to Permits? in the zones or specified in a Community Standards District (CSD).

What is a Conditional Use? A ?Conditional Use? is a land use that has unique characteristics or negative effects that may not be compatible in an area without conditions to mitigate or eliminate the detrimental impacts.

Generally, once a conditional use permit is granted, the conditions of the permit run with the land and can be enjoyed by assignees and subsequent owners. Keep in mind, however, that there are special circumstances where a CUP may be revoked, nullified, or changed.

Applications for a conditional use permit may be obtained at the Planning Department counter or mailed upon request. The application form requires the signature of the property owner and a complete legal description for the property. A plot plan, drawn to scale, is also required to process the application.