It is the intent of this article to recognize and permit certain uses and developments that require special review, and to provide standards by which applications for permits for such uses and developments shall be evaluated. It is further intended that special use permits be required for the following types of developments:
(1) Special uses that, because of their inherent nature, extent, and external effects, require special care in the control of their location, design, and methods of operation in order to ensure protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.
(2) Planned developments that require special review in order to provide the regulatory flexibility and performance criteria necessary to permit a creative approach to the development of land that will:
a. Accomplish a more desirable environment than would be possible through the strict application of the generally applicable requirements of this article;
b. Provide for an efficient use of land and arrangement of land uses, buildings, circulation systems, and utilities;
c. Promote an improved level of amenities; and
d. Provide an environment of stable character in harmony with surrounding areas. All uses established in special use districts.
(Ord. of 7-10-2000, § 6.1)