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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 includes one interim use: Open and outdoor storage as a principal or accessory use. The City should make findings 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 peniiit 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. • The proposed screening plan conforms to the screening requirements of the ordinance. c. The use is allowed in an interim use in the respective zoning district. • The Light Industrial zoning district includes one interim use at Sec. 8, Subd. 1.K.: open and outdoor storage as a principal or accessory use d. The date or event that will terminate the use can be identified with certainty. • • •