A. A classification of special uses is hereby established to provide for the location of certain uses hereinafter specified in this Chapter, which are deemed desirable for the public welfare within a given district, but which might have an adverse effect upon nearby properties or upon the character and future development of the district in which they are located, and including but not limited to:
1. Public and quasi-public uses affected with the public interest;
2. Uses which may have a unique, special or unusual impact upon the use or enjoyment of neighboring property; and
3. Planned developments.
B. The procedures governing application for and granting of special uses are set forth in subsection 6-14-3H of this Chapter.
C. A use shall be considered a lawful special use which exists on the effective date of this Chapter and is classified by this Chapter as a special use, provided as follows:
1. Additions or alterations to existing buildings or land improvements for expansion of lawful special uses may be made;
2. All such additions or alterations shall be made within the area of the lot on which said lawful special use is located;
3. All such additions or alterations shall be subject to yard, floor area ratio, and building height requirements established by this chapter for permitted uses in the districts in which such lawful special uses are located. (1985 Code)