Special Use Permit
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SPECIAL NOTE:
The applicant shall demonstrate that the considerations listed below have been addressed. If an application is
denied, the Board of Adjustment shall specify in its findings which of these considerations, if any were not
adequately addressed:
1. CIRCULATION: Number and location of access points to the property and the proposed structures,
with particular references to automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control,
and access in case of fire.
2. PARKING AND LOADING: Location of off street parking and loading areas.
3. EFFECT ON ADJACENT OR NEIGHBORING PROPERTY: Effects of the proposed use on
nearby property, including, but not limited to the effects of noise, glare, odor and traffic.
4. SERVICE ENTRANCES AND AREAS: Locations of refuse and service areas with particular
reference to ingress and egress of service vehicles.
5. UTILITIES: Location and availability of utilities.
6. SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING: Installation of screening and fencing where necessary to
protect adjacent property.
7. SIGNS AND LIGHTING: Locations of exterior lighting and signs with reference to glare, traffic
safety, economic effect and compatibility with other properties in the area.
8. OPEN SPACE: Location of required yards and other open spaces and preservation of existing trees
and other natural features.
9. COMPATIBILITY: The level of general compatibility with nearby properties and the appropriateness
of the use in relationship to other properties.
10. ANY OTHER REVIEW FACTORS WHICH THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CONSIDERS
TO BE APPROPRIATE TO THE PROPERTY IN QUESTION.
VIOLATIONS OF ANY OF THE CONDITIONS SHALL BE TREATED IN THE SAME MANNER AS
OTHER VIOLATIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 03-01.
Staff Review Process
1. After an application is accepted as complete, community development staff will schedule the request on
the Board of Adjustment agenda. (note: any application found to be incomplete shall be rescheduled for
the following month)
2. Zoning staff will:
a. Advertise the public hearing once in the local newspaper having a general circulation in the city,
fifteen (15) days-before the public hearing.
b. Post sign(s) on the property fifteen (days) prior to the public hearing, indicating notice of
proposed special use permit.
c. Send written notice to all adjacent property owners.
d. Staff will present your application to the Board of Adjustment at a public hearing usually the last
Monday of the month. Either the applicant or a representative should attend the public hearing
to answer any questions regarding you application.
3. The Board of Adjustment will make a determination to grant the permit with conditions or to deny the
permit. If the permit is granted construction work is to proceed within six (6) months after issuance of
the special use permit. If permit is denied applicant may appeal the decision to the City Council. This
would require staff follow the same notification procedures as mentioned above. (note: any opponents
of a special use permit application may also appeal any decision made by the Board of Adjustment)