12-390: PROCEDURE FOR AUTHORIZING SPECIAL PERMIT USES:
   A.   The uses listed under the various districts herein as special permit uses are so classified because they more intensely dominate the area in which they are located than do other uses permitted in the district; however, the nature of such uses make it desirable that they be may be permitted to locate therein. The following procedure is established to integrate property the special permit uses with other land uses located in the district. These uses shall be reviewed and authorized or rejected under the following procedures:
      1.   An application shall be filed with the city planning commission for review. The application shall show the location or intended use of the site, the names of all the property owners and existing land uses within three hundred feet (300') and any other material or information pertinent to the request which the planning commission may require.
      2.   Notice shall be published and mailed to property owners at least seven (7) days before the hearing.
      3.   The planning commission shall hold one or more public hearings thereon.
      4.   The planning commission shall, within forty five (45) days of the date of application, transmit to the city council its report as to the effect of such proposed building or use upon the character of the neighborhood, traffic conditions, public utilities, and other matters pertaining to the general welfare, and the recommendation of the planning commission concerning the use thereon. Thereupon, the city council may authorize or deny the issuance of a permit for the use of land or buildings as requested. (1986 Code)