No building permit shall be granted for the construction of a motel or hotel until the Zoning Board of Review shall grant a special use permit therefor in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Upon receipt of a completed application as required by § 1403, the Zoning Board shall refer two copies of the application to the Middletown Planning Board for site plan review, who shall make a written report to the Zoning Board within 45 days of receipt of the application. The Zoning Board shall then hold a public hearing on the application for a special use permit. Where the decision of the Zoning Board of Review differs from the recommendations of the Planning Board, the reasons therefor shall be clearly stated in writing.
(Ord. passed 10-30-06)