(A) Intent. The formulation and enactment of this chapter is based upon the division of the city into districts, in each of which are specified permitted uses which are mutually compatible. In addition to such permitted uses, however, there are certain other uses which may be necessary or desirable to allow in certain locations in certain districts; but because of their actual or potential impacts on neighboring uses or public facilities, there is a need to carefully regulate them with respect to their location for the protection of the community. These uses, due to their peculiar locational need or the nature of the service offered may have to be established in a district where they cannot be reasonably allowed as a permitted use.
(B) Authority. The Commission shall have the sole power to approve or disapprove all special land uses. In consideration of all applications for special land use, the Commission shall review each case individually as to its appropriateness and consider the following standards as it relates to the proposed land use. Such uses shall be subject to conditions, restrictions, and safeguards deemed necessary to the interest of public health, safety, and welfare.
(Ord. 497, passed 2-3-2004; Am. Ord. 523, passed 6-13-2006; Am. Ord. 2011-7, passed 12-13-2011; Am. Ord. 2019-02, passed 10-8-2019; Am. Ord. 2020-28, passed 3-3-2020; Am. Res. 2021-46, passed 4-13-2021)