7. Dev Code Chapter 1 permits
City of Scandia Development Code, Chapter 1 Page 1-1
SECTION 1.0 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
1.1 Purpose. The purpose and intent of a conditional use permit is to authorize and regulate uses which
may be beneficial in a specific instance to the general welfare of the community, yet ensure that such
uses are not detrimental to surrounding property, and are consistent with the stated purpose of the
zoning district in which such uses are located regarding conditions of operation, location, arrangement,
and construction.
SECTION 2.0 INTERIM USES
2.1 Purpose: The purpose and intent of allowing interim uses is:
(1) To allow a use for a brief period of time until a permanent location is obtained or while the
permanent location is under construction.
(2) To allow a use that is presently judged acceptable by the City Council, but that with
anticipated development or redevelopment, will not be acceptable in the future or will be
replaced in the future by a permitted or conditional use allowed within the respective district.
(3) To allow a use which is reflective of anticipated long range change to an area and which is in
compliance with the Comprehensive Plan provided that said use maintains harmony and
compatibility with surrounding uses and is in keeping with the architectural character and
design standards of existing uses and development.
SECTION 3.0 ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS AND APPROVALS
3.1 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish regulations and procedures for the processing and
consideration of activities allowed by administrative permit and of matters delegated for approval by
the Zoning Administrator, with the goal of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of
the City.