(A) The Board shall hear and decide only such conditional uses as the Board is specifically authorized to act on by this chapter; to decide such questions as are involved in determining whether conditional uses should be granted and to grant conditional use permits with such conditions and safeguards as are appropriate under this chapter, or to deny conditional use permits when incompatible with the purpose and intent of this chapter.
(B) A conditional use permit shall not be granted by the Board unless and until the following occur.
(1) An application for conditional use permit is submitted indicating the section of this chapter under which the conditional use is sought and stating the grounds on which it is requested.
(2) Notice shall be given to interested parties and the hearing conducted in accordance with the Board's rules of procedure.
(3) The Board shall make findings that it is empowered under the section of this chapter described in the application to grant the conditional use permit, and that the granting of the conditional use permit will substantially serve the public convenience and welfare and will not substantially or permanently injure the appropriate use of the neighboring property.
(C) Before any conditional use permit shall be issued, the Board shall make written findings certifying compliance with the specific regulations governing individual conditional uses, and that satisfactory provision and arrangement has been made concerning the following, where applicable:
(1) Ingress and egress to property and proposed structures thereon with particular reference to automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control and access in case of fire or catastrophe;
(2) Off-street parking and loading areas, and to the economic, noise, glare or odor effects of the conditional use on adjoining properties and properties generally in the district;
(3) Refuse and service areas;
(4) Utilities, with reference to locations, availability and compatibility;
(6) Required setback distances, landscaping, buffering and other open space;
(7) Minimal interference with the reasonable enjoyment of adjoining properties, with reference to site development standards designed for their mutual protection; and
(8) The environmental harmony of the district and general compatibility with the neighborhood.
(D) When it grants a conditional use permit, the Board may include as conditions of approval all development standards not otherwise specified in the zoning district, including, but not limited to, setbacks, building height, floor area ratios, building size and lot size.
(Ord. 2006-13, passed 4-3-2006; Ord. 2012-9, passed 7-2-2012)