Public use facilities shall be reviewed by utilizing one of the following options.
(A) Town Council grants the authority to staff to issue all necessary permits for public use facilities that meet all regulatory requirements of this chapter.
(B) In cases where there is a deficiency in the ability of a public use facility to meet all regulatory requirements of this chapter, Town Council shall review the application for a public use facility and evaluate whether or not a special use permit shall be issued for the proposed public use facility solely on the basis of the general standards prescribed by § 154.191 of this chapter. For the limited purpose of evaluating public use facilities under § 154.191(A)(2), a public use facility shall be deemed to have satisfied this standard if a site plan has been submitted in accordance with this chapter.
(C) Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of § 154.221 of this chapter, a special use permit shall not be required for public facilities which are developed as part of a new residential subdivision. However, the following standards shall be met:
(1) The uses shall be restricted to waste treatment plants, water treatment, pumping stations, lift stations, telephone exchanges, electrical and distribution substation locations and similar uses required to serve the needs of the immediate residential, office and commercial districts. Specifically excluded are energy generation plants, freight and marshaling yards, terminals and similar uses.
(2) Buffers and screens shall be installed and maintained per § 154.082.
(5) All structures permitted under this section shall be planned and constructed to be harmonious with the area in which they are located. In addition to plans required, elevations shall be submitted indicating final appearance in compliance with this section.
(6) The parking areas and walkways shall be illuminated for public safety at night. However, such lighting shall be designed so as not to disturb adjacent properties.
(7) Any lot created for a public facility that is to be in public ownership shall not be required to meet lot area and width regulations as established in Table 154.066 Area, Height, Bulk and Placement Regulations. Such lots shall meet the regulations established in § 154.033.
(Ord. passed 8-8-2023)