Special Use Permit Requests
Planning Commission
A Step-By-Step Guide
INTRODUCTORY MEETING WITH PLANNING STAFF - Staff will assist the applicant by explaining the
review process, review the zoning requirements for a special use permit, and provide site information,
review the application and detailed site plan requirements, waive requirements if applicable. The
applicant is encouraged to contact adjoining and nearby property owners and occupants to discuss their
project prior to the public hearing. A copy of the mailing information for the 300’ notification can be
obtained from Staff upon request.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION - Applicant will submit application at least 30 days before the next
regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting (first Thursday of the month) to the Zoning
Administrator for review. The Zoning Administrator shall review the application and site plan. Staff will
forward a copy of the request to the Director of Public Safety, DPW/Utility Director, and City Engineer
for review/comments as needed. Fee must be received before any requests are processed.
APPLICATION/SITE PLAN IS INCOMPLETE – Staff will prepare a notice of findings/corrections
that will be sent to the applicant. Due to the review time/noticing requirements applicants are
encouraged to submit their requests in advance of the 30 day minimum requirement.
APPLICANT SUBMITS REVISIONS – Staff reviews for completeness
APPLICATION/SITE PLAN IS COMPLETE – Staff will prepare notice of public hearing (ad in newspaper,
posted on City web page, City Facebook page, posted at City Hall, mailing to all owners/occupants within
300’ of property). Noticing must be at least 20 days prior to meeting date.
PUBLIC HEARING - Applicant shall present their case to the Commission along with any correspondence
in support of their request. Staff will give their report, the public is invited to speak on the request, and
correspondence will be read into the record. Public hearing will be closed.
MEETING – The Planning Commission will begin their deliberation on the request. If the Commission
determines that no additional information is needed they will deliberate/take action on the request.
The will adopt either a resolution to approve/approve with conditions or deny the request. If the
Commission determines that additional information is needed they will postpone their determination
until the next regularly scheduled meeting to allow the applicant time to provide the necessary
information.
PERMIT – If approved, Staff will formalize the resolution of approval and prepare a special use permit.
Applicant will sign special use permit that will be sent to the Register of Deeds Office for recording. A
copy of the recorded document will be forwarded to the applicant for their files and a land use permit
will be issued.
*Average time depending on Staff availability, complete application and meeting schedules approx. 30 – 60
days
Article 18 Special Land Uses
(5/2019)