(A) The county will undertake a review of an application pursuant to this chapter in a timely fashion, and shall act within a reasonable period of time given the relative complexity of the application and the circumstances, with due regard for the public’s interest and need to be involved, and the applicant’s desire for a timely resolution.
(B) The county may refer any application, or part thereof, to any advisory or other committee for a non-binding recommendation.
(C) After the public hearing and after formally considering the application, the Board of Adjustment may approve, approve with conditions, or deny a special use permit.
(1) Its decision shall be in writing, and shall be supported by substantial evidence contained in a written record.
(2) The burden of proof for the grant of the permit shall always be upon the applicant.
(D) If the Board of Adjustment approves the special use permit for a wireless telecommunications facility, then the applicant shall be notified of such approval in writing within ten calendar days of the Board’s action.
(1) The special use permit shall be issued within 30 days after such approval.
(2) Except for necessary building permits and subsequent certificates of compliance, once a special use permit has been granted hereunder, no additional permits or approvals from the county, such as site plan or zoning approvals, shall be required by the county for the wireless telecommunications facilities covered by the special use permit.
(E) If the Board of Adjustment denies the special use permit for wireless telecommunications facilities, then the applicant shall be notified of such denial in writing within ten calendar days of the Board’s action.
(1996 Code, § 156.22) (Ord. passed 10-7-2002)