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All use permits shall be granted if the decision-making body determines that the project, as submitted or as modified, conforms to all of the following criteria, in addition to any criteria that may be required or associated with the specific request. If it is determined that it is not possible to make all of the required findings, taking into consideration all of the conditions of approval, the application shall be denied. The specific basis for denial shall be established for the record. The following findings must be made:

A. The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other applicable provisions of this code and the Maricopa City Code;

B. Approval of the proposed project will advance the goals and objectives of and is consistent with the policies of the general plan and any other applicable plan and/or policies that the city has adopted;

C. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed project are consistent with the purposes of the zoning district where it is located and conform in all significant respects with the general plan and with any other applicable plan or policies adopted by the city council;

D. The proposed project will not be injurious or detrimental to the property or improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the city, specifically:

1. The proposed use will not emanate any nuisances arising from the emission of odor, dust, gas, noise, vibration, smoke, heat, or glare at a level exceeding that of ambient conditions;

2. The proposed use will provide adequate control of disruptive behavior both inside and outside the premises, which may create a nuisance to the surrounding area or general public, where applicable;

3. The proposed use will not create any significant increase in vehicular or pedestrian traffic; and

4. The proposed use will be compatible with existing uses and structures;

E. Adequate public services and facilities and infrastructure are available to serve the proposed project; and

F. For conditional use permits, that the proposed use or feature, at the size and intensity contemplated and at the proposed location, will provide a development that is necessary or desirable for, and compatible with, the neighborhood and the community. [Ord. 14-12 § 1; Res. 14-36 § 504.06.]