(A) A Board of Zoning Appeals shall approve or deny all special exceptions from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance, but only in the classes of cases or in the particular situations specified in the Zoning Ordinance. The Board may impose reasonable conditions as a part of its approval.
(B) A special exception use shall be approved if, and only if, it is found to meet the following criteria:
(1) The proposed use shall not involve any element, or cause any condition, that may be dangerous, injurious, or noxious to any other property or persons;
(2) The proposed use shall comply with the performance standards herein;
(3) The proposed use shall be sited, oriented, and landscaped so that the relationship of its buildings and grounds to adjacent buildings and properties does not impair health, safety, or comfort, and does not adversely affect values of adjacent properties;
(4) The proposed use shall produce a total environment effect which is harmonious with, and not harmful to, the environment of the neighborhood;
(5) The proposed use shall organize vehicular access and parking to minimize conflicting traffic movement on adjacent streets;
(6) In the case of a change in non-conforming use, the proposed use shall be equally appropriate, or more appropriate, to the district than the existing or former non-conforming use; and
(7) The proposed use shall promote the objectives of this chapter and the Comprehensive Plan.
(Prior Code, § 153.134) (Ord. 93-02, passed 2-1-1993; Ord. 2013-6, passed 7-1-2013)