(A) A special use is one that may or may not be compatible with other uses in the district within which it is located. The compatibility must be judged on the basis of the particular circumstances and may require the imposing of conditions. The procedure for issuance of special use permits as provided for in this chapter is as follows:
(1) The applicant for a special use permit shall file his application in writing in the office of the Clerk-Administrator-Treasurer and pay a fee of five dollars when the application is filed. Said fee shall be payable to the city.
(2) The Clerk-Administrator-Treasurer or any other person designated by the Council shall refer the application to the Planning Commission. Property owners within 350 feet of the property in question shall be given notice within 48 hours of filing of an application and shall be given not less than seven days notice of pending of same and when same will be considered.
(3) The Planning Commission shall consider the application at its next regular meeting or a special meeting, held no later than seven days following notification of property owners as noted in division (A)(2).
(4) The applicant or his representative shall appear before the Planning Commission and answer any questions concerning the proposed special use.
(5) The Planning Commission shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed special use and what additional requirements may be necessary to prevent such adverse effects.
(6) The report of the Planning Commission shall be referred to the City Council and placed on the agenda of the Council at its next regular meeting following referral from the Planning Commission.
(7) The City Council shall take action on the application within 72 hours after receiving the report of the Planning Commission. If it grants the special use permit, the City Council may impose special conditions it considers necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. 126, passed 6-28-76)