§ 7.4.1. Special land use permits generally.

A.

A special land use permit is a means by which the board of commissioners gives special consideration, pursuant to a clear set of standards and criteria, to those types of uses which may or may not be compatible with uses and structures authorized as a matter of right within a particular zoning district. Special land use permits are required for uses that have operational characteristics and/or impacts that are significantly different from the zoning district's principal authorized uses and therefore require individual review pursuant to the standards and criteria set forth in this division and article.

B.

Special land use permit applications shall be authorized only for those uses specifically listed in the applicable zoning district regulations, as permitted by special land use permit, and in compliance with any applicable supplemental regulations, according to article 4 or section 7.4.7.

C.

An applicant desiring to apply for a special land use permit authorized within a zoning district described in this chapter shall file an application with the planning department in accordance with this division. The board of commissioners, following consideration by the planning commission, shall determine whether the proposed use, in the particular location contemplated, meets the standards and criteria set forth in this division and chapter.

D.

Such uses may further require, and the board of commissioners shall be authorized to impose, special conditions in order to assure their compatibility with surrounding uses and to minimize adverse impacts on the use of surrounding property.

( Ord. No. 15-06 , 8-25-2015)