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P102 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 2, Subd. 3 of the ordinance includes general standards for all interim use permits. These require compliance with the submittal requirements, standards and procedures for a conditional use permit as well. In addition, there are specific standards listed with each individual interim use in the zoning districts. The Light Industrial zoning district was amended in November of 2011 to include one interim use: Open and outdoor storage as a principal or accessory use. The City should make fmdings on approvals or denials of interim use permits. The following section of this report lists the standards and criteria that must be met and addresses them as findings. FINDINGS Finding 1. Section 2, Subd. 3.0 of the zoning ordinance includes standards for all interim use permits. The proposed interim use permit complies with these standards as follows: C. General Standards. An interim use shall comply with the following: 1. Existing Uses. Existing uses shall be in conformance with zoning and building standards in effect at the time of initial construction and development, and may not be enlarged or expanded except under the terms for newly established uses, and shall continue to be governed by such regulations in the future. 2. New Uses. a. Meets the standards of a conditional use permit set forth in Section 2, Subd. 2 of this Ordinance. • The proposed interim use permit for outdoor storage complies with the conditional use permit standards as discussed in Finding 2. b. Conforms to the applicable performance standards of this Ordinance. •