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55.37 SPECIAL USE PERMITS.
The Board of Adjustment shall review, before issuing any special use permit, the conformity of the proposed building or use with the standards of the Comprehensive Plan and recognized principals of land use planning. The Board of Adjustment may approve the special use permit as submitted, or before approval, may require that the applicant modify, alter, adjust, or amend the proposal as the Board of Adjustment deems necessary to preserve the intent and purpose of this chapter in order to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the community.
1.   Applications for Special Use Permits. Applications for a special use permit under the terms of this section shall be accompanied by evidence concerning the feasibility of the proposed request and it effect on surrounding property and shall include a site plan in accordance with Section 55.30. A non-refundable application fee for a Special Use Permit shall be paid in full to the Zoning Administrator at the time the application is made, with the amount of said fee in accordance with a Fee Schedule adopted from time to time by Resolution of the Board of Supervisors.
2.   In instances where the proposed use is an airport or landing field, the permit application shall include the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) prepared by a registered Professional Engineer and as approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The ALP shall include an Airport Surface map and establishing airport zones that potentially impact surrounding parcels and property, including but not limited to:
   A.   Larger Than Utility Runway Non-precision Instrument Approach Zone.
   B.   Transitional Zones.
   C.   Horizontal Zones.
   D.   Runway Protection Zones.
      (1)   If Runway Protection Zones are to established as an RPZ Runway Protection Zoning District.
2A.   In instances where the proposed use is a private airstrip, the permit application shall include the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer and shall include a professional determination regarding the need for approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The ALP shall include an Airport Surface map and including but not limited to:
   A.   The ALP shall include an Airport Surface map illustrating the Runway Protection Zones at both ends of the runway.
   B.   The owner of the private airstrip shall own or have a legally recorded easement covering the airstrip, runway protection zone, and all facilities as shown on the approved site plan.
   C.   For the purposes of this Chapter, the leasing or selling of hanger space or runway use shall not be permitted in any private airstrip.
3.   Before issuance of a special use permit for any of the above buildings or uses, the Board of Adjustment shall review the conformity of the proposal and site plan with the standards of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and with recognized principles of engineering design, land use planning and landscape architecture. The Board may approve or disapprove the special permit as submitted or, before approval, may require that the applicant modify, alter, or amend the proposal as the Board deems necessary to the end that it preserve the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance to promote public health, safety, and the general welfare.
4.   In its determination upon the particular use at the location requested, the Board of Adjustment shall consider all of the following conditions:
   A.   That the proposed location, design, construction and operation of the particular use adequately safe-guards the health, safety and general welfare of persons residing or working in adjoining or surrounding property;
   B.   That such use shall not impair an adequate supply of light and air to surrounding property;
   C.   That such use shall not unduly increase congestion in the streets or public danger of fire and safety;
   D.   That such use shall not diminish or impair established property values in adjoining or surrounding property; and
   E.   That such uses shall be in accord with the intent, purpose and spirit of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan of the County.
5.   Following approval of the Special Use Permit, the applicant shall submit a Site Plan in conformance with Section 55.30 of this chapter if applicable. Granting of a Special Use Permit shall not subrogate approval of a Site Plan by the Zoning Commission.
6.   In the event a special use permit is granted under the terms of this section, any change thereafter in the approved use or site plan shall be resubmitted and considered in the same manner as the original proposal.