(A) After review by the Zoning Administrator for compliance with application submittal requirements, the application shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission.
(1) The Commission shall give notice and hold at least 1 public hearing as required by VA Code § 15.2-2204, as amended. A joint public hearing may be held with Town Council.
(2) After holding its public hearing, the Commission may recommend approval or disapproval of the application or that conditions be imposed to ensure compliance with this chapter. In making its decision, the Commission shall at least consider the criteria specified in § 153.152.
(3) Failure of the Commission to provide a recommendation to Town Council within 100 days following the first Commission meeting on the application after its referral by the Zoning Administrator shall be considered a recommendation of approval, unless the application has been withdrawn by the applicant.
(B) After taking its action, the Planning Commission shall forward the application to the Town Council.
(1) The Town Council shall give notice and hold at least 1 public hearing as required by VA Code § 15.2-2204, as amended. A joint public hearing may be held with the Planning Commission.
(2) After receiving the recommendation of the Planning Commission and holding its public hearing, the Town Council may approve or disapprove the special use permit application and may impose conditions that the Council deems reasonable and necessary to ensure the special use will comply with the requirements of this chapter. In making its decision, the Town Council shall at least consider the criteria specified in § 153.152.
(3) The Town Council shall take action on every special use permit application within 6 months of application submittal, unless the application is withdrawn by the applicant prior to the expiration of such period. For the purpose of this provision, the date of application submission shall be the date upon which the Zoning Administrator certifies that the application is complete.
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