(a) Classification Criteria. Shoreline conditional uses are those uses within shoreline jurisdiction that are identified in Section 16.06.090 (Shoreline land use table) as conditional uses, and that are usually seen as uses that either do not need a shoreline location, are considered not to be suitable for siting in shoreline locations, or have impacts that need closer scrutiny. Unclassified conditional projects, uses and developments which may be proposed in the future, but were not considered during development of the SMP. It is understood, however, that there may be special circumstances or a special type or style of conditional use that would make shoreline siting of special cases acceptable to the goals, policies and intentions of the master program. The purpose of a conditional use permit is to provide a system which allows flexibility in the application of use regulations in a manner consistent with the policies of RCW 90.58.020 (Legislative findings). In authorizing a conditional use, special conditions may be attached to the permit by city of Selah or the Department of Ecology to prevent undesirable effects of the proposed use and/or to assure consistency of the project with the act and the master program.

(b) Process. All applications for a conditional use shall be processed as a Class 2 review in accordance with Chapter 10.06 (Applications).

(c) Decision Criteria. The decision on a conditional use shall be based upon the criteria established in Section 16.03.140 (Authorization decisions – Basis for action) together with the criteria established below. The burden of proving that the project is consistent with the applicable criteria shall be upon the applicant, who must supply evidence or information demonstrating to the satisfaction of the administrative official that all of the following criteria will be met: