CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
SECTION 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant Name: _______________________________________________
Company/Business Name (if applicable): _______________________________________________
Mailing Address: _______________________________________________
City/State/ZIP: _______________________________________________
Phone Number: _______________________________________________
Email Address: _______________________________________________
Applicant Capacity:
☐ Property Owner
☐ Lessee/Tenant
☐ Contract Purchaser
☐ Authorized Representative
☐ Developer
☐ Other: _______________________________________________
SECTION 2: PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION
Property Owner Name: _______________________________________________
Entity Type (if not individual): _______________________________________________
Mailing Address: _______________________________________________
City/State/ZIP: _______________________________________________
Phone Number: _______________________________________________
Email Address: _______________________________________________
Owner Consent:
☐ Owner consent letter attached
☐ Applicant is the property owner
SECTION 3: PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Attorney (if applicable)
Name: _______________________________________________
Firm: _______________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
Phone/Email: _______________________________________________
Bar Number: _______________________________________________
Engineer/Surveyor (if applicable)
Name: _______________________________________________
Firm: _______________________________________________
License Number: _______________________________________________
Phone/Email: _______________________________________________
Architect (if applicable)
Name: _______________________________________________
Firm: _______________________________________________
License Number: _______________________________________________
Phone/Email: _______________________________________________
SECTION 4: PROPERTY INFORMATION
Street Address: _______________________________________________
City/Town: _______________________________________________
County: _______________________________________________
Tax Parcel/Assessor Number(s): _______________________________________________
Legal Description:
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
☐ Full legal description attached
Property Dimensions:
- Total Lot Area: _______________ ☐ acres ☐ square feet
- Lot Width: _______________ feet
- Lot Depth: _______________ feet
Current Zoning Classification: _______________________________________________
Overlay/Special Districts: _______________________________________________
General Plan/Future Land Use Designation: _______________________________________________
Existing Use(s) of Property: _______________________________________________
SECTION 5: CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTED
Use Description
Specific Conditional Use Requested:
_______________________________________________
Zoning Code Section Allowing Conditional Use:
_______________________________________________
Detailed Description of Proposed Use:
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Use Category (check all that apply)
Residential:
☐ Accessory Dwelling Unit
☐ Multi-Family Housing
☐ Group Home/Residential Care
☐ Manufactured Home Park
☐ Senior Housing
☐ Other Residential: _______________________________________________
Commercial:
☐ Restaurant/Food Service
☐ Retail Sales
☐ Office/Professional Services
☐ Hotel/Motel
☐ Entertainment Venue
☐ Vehicle Sales/Service
☐ Fuel Station
☐ Drive-Through Facility
☐ Other Commercial: _______________________________________________
Institutional:
☐ Religious Institution
☐ School/Educational Facility
☐ Hospital/Medical Facility
☐ Government Facility
☐ Cemetery/Mausoleum
☐ Other Institutional: _______________________________________________
Industrial/Other:
☐ Light Industrial
☐ Warehousing/Distribution
☐ Recycling Facility
☐ Utility Facility
☐ Wireless Communication Facility
☐ Solar/Wind Energy
☐ Agricultural Use
☐ Mining/Extraction
☐ Other: _______________________________________________
SECTION 6: PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
Building/Structure Information
New Construction:
☐ Yes ☐ No
If Yes:
- Proposed Building Footprint: _______________ sq. ft.
- Proposed Gross Floor Area: _______________ sq. ft.
- Number of Stories: _______________
- Maximum Building Height: _______________ feet
- Number of Buildings: _______________
If Existing Structure:
- Current Building Size: _______________ sq. ft.
- Proposed Modifications: _______________________________________________
- Year Built: _______________
Setbacks
| Required | Proposed | |
|---|---|---|
| Front | _________ ft. | _________ ft. |
| Rear | _________ ft. | _________ ft. |
| Side (Left) | _________ ft. | _________ ft. |
| Side (Right) | _________ ft. | _________ ft. |
Lot Coverage
- Maximum Allowed: ___________%
- Proposed Building Coverage: ___________%
- Proposed Impervious Coverage: ___________%
SECTION 7: OPERATIONAL INFORMATION
Hours of Operation
Days and Hours Open to Public/Customers:
| Day | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | _________ | _________ |
| Tuesday | _________ | _________ |
| Wednesday | _________ | _________ |
| Thursday | _________ | _________ |
| Friday | _________ | _________ |
| Saturday | _________ | _________ |
| Sunday | _________ | _________ |
Operational Hours (if different from public hours):
_______________________________________________
Staffing
- Total Number of Employees: _______________
- Maximum Employees per Shift: _______________
- Shift Schedule: _______________________________________________
Patrons/Customers/Clients
- Average Daily Number: _______________
- Maximum at Any One Time: _______________
- Peak Activity Periods: _______________________________________________
Special Events
- Frequency: _______________________________________________
- Maximum Attendance: _______________________________________________
- Description: _______________________________________________
SECTION 8: PARKING AND CIRCULATION
Parking Requirements
| Use | Code Requirement | Spaces Required | Spaces Provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| _____________ | _____________ | _____________ | _____________ |
| _____________ | _____________ | _____________ | _____________ |
| _____________ | _____________ | _____________ | _____________ |
| TOTAL | _____________ | _____________ |
Parking Details
- Standard Spaces: _______________
- ADA Accessible Spaces: _______________
- Compact Spaces: _______________
- Loading Spaces: _______________
- Motorcycle/Bicycle Spaces: _______________
Access
- Number of Driveways: _______________
- Width of Driveways: _______________
- Access Street(s): _______________________________________________
- Traffic Signal/Control Required: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Circulation
Describe internal circulation and traffic flow:
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
SECTION 9: UTILITIES AND SERVICES
Water Supply
☐ Municipal Water System
☐ Private Water System
☐ Well
- Water Provider: _______________________________________________
- Estimated Daily Demand: _______________ gallons
- Fire Flow Requirements Met: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ TBD
Wastewater
☐ Municipal Sewer System
☐ Private Sewer System
☐ Septic System
- Sewer Provider: _______________________________________________
- Estimated Daily Flow: _______________ gallons
Stormwater
- Drainage Method: _______________________________________________
- Detention/Retention Required: ☐ Yes ☐ No
- BMP Measures Proposed: _______________________________________________
Other Utilities
- Electric Provider: _______________________________________________
- Gas Provider: _______________________________________________
- Solid Waste Provider: _______________________________________________
- Special Utility Needs: _______________________________________________
SECTION 10: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Site Characteristics
☐ Wetlands present
☐ Floodplain (Zone: _______________)
☐ Steep slopes (>15%)
☐ Trees to be removed (number: _______)
☐ Endangered species habitat
☐ Historical/Archaeological resources
☐ Contamination/Prior industrial use
☐ None of the above
Environmental Review Status
☐ Exempt from environmental review
☐ Categorical Exemption/Exclusion (type: _______________)
☐ Negative Declaration/FONSI anticipated
☐ Environmental Impact Review required
☐ Review pending
☐ Unknown
Environmental Mitigation Proposed
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
SECTION 11: STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL
Address each standard required for conditional use permit approval:
1. Comprehensive Plan Consistency
Describe how the proposed use is consistent with the comprehensive plan/general plan:
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
2. Compatibility with Surrounding Area
Describe how the proposed use is compatible with adjacent land uses and the character of the neighborhood:
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
3. Adequate Public Facilities
Describe how adequate public facilities and services are available or will be provided:
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
4. Traffic and Access
Describe how the site provides adequate access and will not cause undue traffic congestion:
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
5. Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
Describe how the proposed use will not be detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare:
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
6. Additional Standards (if applicable)
Describe compliance with any use-specific standards:
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
SECTION 12: PROPOSED CONDITIONS
List any conditions the applicant proposes to mitigate impacts:
- _______________________________________________
- _______________________________________________
- _______________________________________________
- _______________________________________________
- _______________________________________________
SECTION 13: STATE-SPECIFIC VARIATIONS
California
- Conditional Use Permit (CUP) governed by local ordinance under Government Code
- CEQA compliance required for all discretionary approvals
- Housing Accountability Act (HAB) may limit conditions on housing projects
- Permit Streamlining Act timelines apply (Gov. Code § 65950)
- Density bonus law (Gov. Code § 65915) may provide incentives
New York
- Special Use Permit or Special Exception terminology
- SEQRA environmental review required
- General Municipal Law procedural requirements
- Must make specific findings as required by enabling statute
- Variance vs. special permit distinction important
Texas
- Specific Use Permit (SUP) or Conditional Use Permit terminology
- Local Government Code Chapter 211 governs
- Property owner notification requirements
- No state environmental review requirement
- Vested rights protections may apply
Florida
- Special Exception or Conditional Use terminology
- Quasi-judicial hearing procedures required
- Florida Statutes Chapters 163, 166 govern
- Competent substantial evidence standard
- Bert Harris Act property rights protections
SECTION 14: REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Required for All Applications
☐ Application fee ($______________)
☐ Property deed or ownership documentation
☐ Owner authorization (if applicant is not owner)
☐ Site plan meeting submittal requirements (see checklist)
☐ Legal description of property
☐ Property survey (within _____ months)
☐ Adjacent property owner/occupant list
☐ Title report (within _____ days)
Site Plan Requirements
☐ Drawn to scale: _______________
☐ Property boundaries and dimensions
☐ Existing and proposed structures with dimensions
☐ Setback dimensions
☐ Parking layout with dimensions
☐ Access points and internal circulation
☐ Landscaping plan
☐ Lighting plan
☐ Utility connections
☐ Grading/drainage plan
☐ Signage locations
Additional Exhibits
☐ Floor plans
☐ Building elevations
☐ Perspective renderings
☐ Landscape plan
☐ Photometric plan
☐ Traffic impact analysis
☐ Environmental documentation
☐ Utility availability letters
☐ Market/demand study
☐ Operational plan/narrative
☐ Other: _______________________________________________
SECTION 15: CERTIFICATIONS AND SIGNATURES
Applicant Certification
I, the undersigned, certify that:
☐ All information in this application is true, complete, and accurate
☐ I have authority to file this application
☐ I have reviewed the applicable zoning regulations
☐ I understand the approval process and hearing requirements
☐ I authorize staff to enter the property for inspection
☐ I will comply with all conditions of approval
☐ I understand that approval may be revoked for non-compliance
Applicant Signature: ___________________________ Date: _______________
Printed Name: ___________________________
Property Owner Consent and Certification
I, the undersigned property owner, consent to this application and certify:
☐ I am the legal owner of the subject property
☐ I consent to the filing of this application
☐ I agree to be bound by conditions of approval
☐ I authorize the applicant to act on my behalf
Owner Signature: ___________________________ Date: _______________
Printed Name: ___________________________
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Application Number: _______________________________________________
Date Received: _______________________________________________
Received By: _______________________________________________
Fee: $_______________ Receipt #: _______________________________________________
Completeness Review:
☐ Complete as of: _______________
☐ Incomplete - deficiency letter sent: _______________
Environmental Review:
☐ Exempt (Class: _______________)
☐ Negative Declaration
☐ Mitigated Negative Declaration
☐ EIR/EIS Required
Referrals Sent:
☐ Public Works: _______________
☐ Fire Department: _______________
☐ Building Department: _______________
☐ Health Department: _______________
☐ Utilities: _______________
☐ Other: _______________
Public Hearing(s):
- Planning Commission: _______________________________________________
- City Council/Board: _______________________________________________
Action Taken:
☐ Approved
☐ Approved with Conditions
☐ Denied
☐ Continued to: _______________
☐ Withdrawn
Resolution/Ordinance Number: _______________________________________________
Conditions of Approval: ☐ Attached
Effective Date: _______________________________________________
Expiration Date: _______________________________________________
Appeal Deadline: _______________________________________________
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Last updated: February 2026