Allowing new variety or small-box stores only with conditional use permit

This law allows new variety/small box stores only with a conditional use permit, which is available only if the proposed use is located more than 2,500 feet from another variety/small box store. The conditional use permit must stipulate that a minimum of 15 percent of the floor area of the variety/small box store will be dedicated to fresh produce, meat, and dairy products. When considering a request for a conditional use permit, the law requires the city to consider whether the variety/small box store will likely have a detrimental impact on the development of grocery stores and other businesses that sell fresh and healthy food items in the area to be served by the proposed use; and the availability of healthy food options in the area of the proposed use, including the proximity of full service grocery stores within one half mile of the proposed use, and effect of the use on the retail food environment.