17.115.030 “Limited” Zone.
(1) Purpose. Any use permitted in any zone district should not be a detriment to the surrounding properties. The purpose of the “L” or “limited” zone district classification is to set forth standards when necessary which are intended to promote the compatibility of the uses permitted within each zone district.
The “limited” zone district classification creates a district with special conditions pertaining to the uses permitted in the “limited” zone district. The “limited” zone district classification cannot be petitioned for, but it may be recommended by the planning commission after study and review of a rezone request.
(2) Limiting Conditions in Any Zone District. Conditions limiting the uses or conduct of permitted uses may be required in any zone district or portion thereof where necessary to achieve compatibility of development with surrounding properties. Any zone or portion thereof where such conditions are required shall be established by ordinance and identified on the Official Zoning Map by the suffix “L” attached to its zone designation (e.g., “R3-L”, “C1-L”) and shall be referred to as a “limited” zone.
(3) Standards as Warranted. In recommending a “limited” zone district classification, the planning commission shall consider the unique circumstances and characteristics of a particular rezone request and the proposed land use.
These conditions may include reasonable limitations on the use and development of the property and a time limit for commencing the use or development of the property as specified in the rezoning ordinance. If a time limit is imposed by the City Council and the time limit has expired without commencement of the use or development, the land shall automatically revert to its previous zoning classification before the “limited” zone classification was granted, unless an extension of the time limit is authorized by the City Council prior to the expiration of the time limit. (Ord. 03-33 §46, 2003; Ord. 87-9 §1, 1987).