City of Hickory – Special Use Permit Application
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DATE SUBMITTED: _________________
I (We), the undersigned, do hereby make application for development review for special use
approval.
1. The property address of the property to be considered for development review is located
on ____________________________________________________________ that is
between ____________________________________________________ and
________________________________.
PIN NO. (S):___________________________________________________________
Physical (Street) Address: ________________________________________________
2. The property is owned by: (please print)______________________________________
(Attach a copy of the most recent deed, contract for purchase or other legal interest
demonstrating an interest in the property.)
Owner Information:
Name: _______________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________________________
Fax Number: ___________________ Email: _________________________________
3. The application is submitted by: ____________________________________________
(If the application is submitted by someone other than the owner proper authorization
from the property owner is required.)
Agent Information:
Name: _______________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________________________
Fax Number: ___________________ Email: _________________________________
4. The subject property is located in the __________________________________ Zoning
District.
5. The purpose of the requested action is to:______________________________________
CITY OF HICKORY
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT
City of Hickory – Special Use Permit Application
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Special Use Review Criteria
Special uses are those uses that require, because of their inherent nature, intensity, and external
effects, special care in the control of their location, site design and methods of operation. Special
Use applications may be approved by the Planning Commission only if they find that all of the
following criteria have been met:
A. The proposed use is consistent with the Hickory by Choice 2030 Comprehensive Plan
and the stated Purpose and Intent of this Land Development Code;
B. The proposed use complies with all applicable provisions of this Land Development
Code;
C. The proposed use is compatible with adjacent uses in terms of scale, site design,
operating characteristics (hours of operation, traffic generation, lighting, noise, odor,
dust, and other external impacts);
D. Any significant adverse impacts on neighboring properties and/or the natural
environment resulting from the use will be mitigated or offset;
E. The proposed use will not cause substantial diminution in value of other property in
the neighborhood in which it is to be located;
F. Public safety, transportation and utility facilities and services will be available to
serve the subject property while maintaining sufficient levels of service for existing
development; and
G. Adequate assurances of continuing maintenance have been provided.
In addition to the information above, some uses may have additional use standards or special use
criteria. All applicants must address all applicable standards and criteria. 30 folded copies of all
application materials must be submitted. Applicants are also encouraged to submit a digital
copy of all application materials.
Final Plan Approval
Prior to issuance of a building permit or other development permit, the Planning Director shall
review all final Special Use plans for compliance with all requirements of this Land
Development Code, conditions of approval and the Special Use plan presented to the Planning
Commission. The Planning Director may require a final Special Use plan to be reviewed by the
other departments if he finds that there are technical issues that should be addressed by other
departments of the City.
City of Hickory – Special Use Permit Application
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I (We), the undersigned applicant(s), hereby certify that the information contained herein and
submitted in support of this application is true and correct.
___________________________________
Signature of Applicant
Sworn and subscribed to before me this ________ day of _______________________, 20____.
(SEAL)
______________________________ __________________________________________
Notary Public My Commission Expires
NOTICE TO APPLICANT’S AND/OR AGENTS
In addition to the application fees required at the time of submittal applicant’s and/or agents will
be responsible for remitting payment to the City of Hickory to cover legal advertising/notices
costs. Requests for special use permits require a single public hearing at a meeting of the Hickory
Regional Planning Commission. State law requires specific notices of public hearing be provided
prior to the public hearing. The average costs of the required legal notices range from $200 to
$500. These costs vary depending on the size of the property and the complexity of the individual
application.
The notices required by law include the following:
Posting of property (sign);
First class mailed notices sent to all property owners within 500 feet of the subject
property; and
A legal notice published in the local newspaper (the notice must run two consecutive
weeks).
This Application must be submitted to the Planning Department by 5:00 p.m. on the last
regular working day of the month preceding the meeting at which it is to be considered by the
Planning Commission. Only complete applications will be accepted.