(1) Conditional property uses, because of public convenience and necessity and their effect upon the neighborhood, shall be permitted only upon the approval of the planning commission, after due notice and public hearing, and a finding that they will not be detrimental to the general comprehensive plan or to adjacent and surrounding property.

(2) Permits for conditional property uses shall be signed by the secretary of the planning commission and shall stipulate restrictions or conditions which may include a definite time limit, provisions for a front, side or rear yard greater than the minimum requirements of the zoning ordinance, suitable landscaping, off-street parking, and any other reasonable restrictions, conditions, or safeguards that would uphold the spirit and intent of the zoning ordinance and mitigate any adverse effect upon the neighborhood properties by reason of the use extension, construction, or alteration allowed.

(3) If not otherwise specified by the planning commission, conditional property use permits shall expire at the end of a period of one year from the time they are granted, if the use for which the permit is not established by that time.

(4) The officer having charge of the enforcement of this code shall have at any time the right and duty to investigate any complaints concerning the use of any structure or property or the continuance of use of any structure or property in accordance with the provisions of this title covering conditional property uses. Upon his findings that the use or continued use of said premises is contrary to the provisions of this title establishing conditions for such use, then he shall forthwith issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the use or continuance of use of said premises for said purpose and it shall be abated as a public nuisance. Any cease and desist order issued by the enforcement officer as above provided shall be appealable in writing to the planning commission for a period of 20 days after the issuance of the order.

(5) Any conditional property use shall meet the minimum dimensional standards of the zone in which it is to be located as well as the minimum conditions listed in this chapter.

(6) If a planning commission has not been appointed, then its duties and functions shall be assumed by the council. (Ord. 369 § 11, 1995)