(A) (1) Certain uses may not be appropriate within the village given the existing development pattern, environmental condition, and overall character of the community.
(2) In accordance with the Village and City Zoning Act, a zoning ordinance or zoning decision can totally prohibit the establishment of a requested land use within a village if there is not an appropriate location within the community or the use is unlawful, even if there is a demonstrated need for that land use either in the village or surrounding area.
(B) In determining if there is no appropriate location for the requested use within the village, the Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required, shall consider the following:
(1) The land area required by the proposed use;
(2) Existing environmental conditions and potential environmental hazards;
(3) The potential impact on surrounding properties in terms of traffic, noise, lighting, property valuation, and views;
(4) Demand and capacity of utilities and municipal services to support the proposed use; and
(5) Finding there is an alternative land use for the property that will provide the property owner with a reasonable rate of return on investment.
(Ord. 259, passed 10-24-1995; Ord. passed 2-1-2012)