1230.01 Purpose.
1230.02 Preapplication meeting required.
1230.03 Submission of application.
1230.04 Special Use review procedures.
1230.05 Review by Planning Commission.
1230.06 Public hearing and notice by Planning Commission.
1230.07 Action by Planning Commission.
1230.08 Confirmation by City Council.
1230.09 Terms and duration of Special Use permit.
1230.10 Reapplication.
1230.11 Similar uses.
When a proposed use is permitted in a zoning district as a Special Use, as set forth in the district regulations, a Special Use permit is required and the application for such Special Use permit shall be submitted and reviewed according to the guidelines outlined in this chapter.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01.)
The applicant is required to meet with the Planning or Coordinator and Zoning Enforcement Officer or his/her designee prior to submitting an application for a Special Use permit. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss early and informally with the applicant the purpose and effect of these zoning regulations and the criteria and standards contained within. However, no action shall be taken at such a meeting, and no discussions, opinion, suggestions, or recommendations of the Planning Coordinator or Zoning Enforcement Officer shall be relied upon by the applicant to indicate subsequent approval or disapproval of the application.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 76-16. Passed 7-11-16; Ord. 39-23. Passed 4-10-23.)
The applicant shall file with the Planning Coordinator an application for a Special Use permit on the form provided for such purposes, which shall be accompanied by payment of the required fee established by Council. The application for a Special Use permit shall disclose all uses proposed for the development, their location, extent and characteristics, and shall include the following:
(a) A general development plan which includes the following unless specific items are determined by the Planning Coordinator to be inapplicable or unnecessary and are waived in writing by the Planning Coordinator.
(1) The applicant’s legally sufficient proof of standing to proceed on subject property;
(2) The location of all existing structures and access points on the property;
(3) The location of existing buildings, parking areas and access drives on parcels within 200 feet of the site;
(4) A site plan depicting:
A. The location, size and scope of all proposed construction including buildings, structures, parking areas, landscape and buffer areas and access points;
B. Existing and proposed topography, major vegetation features, wooded areas and a preliminary storm water management plan; and
C. The proposed internal road and pedestrian circulation;
(5) Preliminary floor plans and building elevations;
(6) A summary table showing total acres of the proposed development, the number of acres and/or amount of floor area devoted to each type of use, the number of proposed dwelling units and/or beds by type, if applicable; and the number of parking spaces;
(7) A written description of the facilities and services to be provided;
(8) Proposed phases, if the project is to be developed in phases, indicating the phases during which any common facilities are to be constructed and are not otherwise required to be constructed in each phase pursuant to this Zoning Code; and,
(9) Upon review by the Planning Commission, any of the above information waived by the Planning Coordinator may subsequently be required as well as additional documentation determined by the Planning Commission to be needed to fully evaluate the proposed Special Use.
All drawings shall be to scale and dimensioned to fully convey the size, scope and location of all facilities on the site, including but not limited to: buildings, floor plans, building elevations, parking, access, landscape areas, and storm water management.
(b) A list of all record title holders of property immediately adjacent to, adjoining, abutting or directly across the street from the property on which the Special Use is proposed, including their addresses and permanent parcel number, as shown on the current tax duplicate in the office of the County Treasurer.
(c) A statement of need for the proposed use, and documentation that the location is consistent with the locational requirements for the proposed use.
(d) A summary report identifying and evaluating the consequences and effects of the proposed use on the surrounding properties and the neighborhood at large.
(e) A statement indicating how the negative effects of the proposed use will be mitigated and how all the conditions for approval set forth in Chapter 1280
for the proposed use will be met.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 76-16. Passed 7-11-16.)
Applications for a Special Use permit shall be reviewed and distributed according to the following procedures.
(a) Review for Completeness. The Planning Coordinator shall review the submitted application for completeness and compliance with the applicable submission requirements. If the application is deemed insufficient, the Planning Coordinator shall notify the applicant within ten days of receipt of the application of the deficiencies and place the application on hold until complete. When the application is determined complete and the application fee has been paid, the Planning Coordinator shall officially accept the application for consideration and place it on the Planning Commission’s agenda.
(b) Distribution of Plans. Within three business days after determining that an application is complete, the Planning Coordinator shall forward the application to the appropriate City departments and professional consultants for review and comment. Any reports, comments or expert opinions shall be returned to the Planning Coordinator within ten days from the date the application is deemed complete.
(c) Architectural Review in the C-2 District. Applications which include new construction or the significant alteration of a building in the C-2 French Creek district shall be forwarded to the City Architect for review and comment. The City Architect shall review such application for compliance with the design guidelines set forth in Section 1270.09
. The City Architect shall provide a recommendation regarding such application to the Planning Coordinator within ten days from the date the application is deemed complete.
(d) Transmission to the Planning Commission. The Planning Coordinator shall distribute the application and any recommendations from the individuals or departments in division (b) and (c) above to the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 76-16. Passed 7-11-16.)
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