Uses listed as special uses shall require individual consideration in each case because of their unique characteristics. Such special uses may be permitted only upon review and authorization by the Board of Zoning Appeals, subject to certain conditions and safeguards.
(a) General Principles and Standards for Special Uses.
(1) The use shall be one specifically enumerated as a special use in the district within which such particular site is located.
(2) The use will be of such location, size and character that, generally, it will be in harmony with the appropriate and orderly development of the district in which the use is situated and will not be detrimental to the orderly development of adjacent properties, nor inconsistent with the officially adopted comprehensive plan.
(3) Specified uses for which special permits may be issued shall be deemed to be permitted uses, subject to the meeting of the special conditions contained in this section.
(4) For each special use, the Board shall make specific findings with regard to the following matters, such findings to be supported by evidence produced at a public hearing in a manner provided by law:
A. For each such special use, the Board shall determine whether or not such use will be prejudicial to the character of the area.
B. For each such special use, the Board shall determine whether or not there is appropriate provision for access facilities adequate for the estimated traffic for public streets and sidewalks so as to insure public safety and to avoid traffic congestion.
C. For each such special use, the Board shall determine whether or not there are fully adequate parking areas and off-street loading spaces, in conformity with parking requirements of this and other related ordinances.
D. For each special use, the Board shall determine whether or not there are adequate sanitary and utility facilities.
E. For specified special uses, the Board shall require suitable planting or screening in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance.
(b) Specific Regulations Governing Special Uses. Each special use shall be considered an individual case, and as such conform to the standards of this Ordinance. (Ord. 6-00. Passed 8-14-00.)