Land Use Conditional Use Permits

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Learn the basics of conditional use permits (CUPs) in administering the city’s land use ordinances. Define conditional use permits, for what purposes they may be granted; learn who grants them and procedural considerations for public hearings and the role of neighborhood opinion. Other terms used for this land use control may include zoning permit, or interim use permit. Understand expiration dates, time limits and revocation of CUPs.