The procedure to be followed in considering applications for special uses shall be as follows:
(a) Application. An application, verified by the owner or authorized agent of the owner of the property involved, shall be filed with the Village Clerk for the attention of the Plan Commission, which application shall contain or be accompanied by all required information.
(b) Review and Notice. All requests for special use shall be reviewed by Village staff for completeness, and then forwarded in a timely manner to the Plan Commission, who shall consider said request at a public hearing, and make recommendations to the applicant and to the Village Council, who shall approve or deny said request. The notices and public hearing procedures shall conform to Section 1262.10 of the Village Code.
(c) Determination. The Plan Commission shall make its findings and recommendations to Council and Council may then authorize a special use, by specific ordinance, provided that Council finds that:
(1) The proposed use at the particular location requested is necessary or desirable to provide a service or a facility which is in the interest of public convenience, and will contribute to the general welfare of the neighborhood or community;
(2) Such use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, morals or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or injurious to property values or improvements in the vicinity; and
(3) The proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in this Zoning Code for such use and with the stipulations and conditions made a part of the authorization granted by Council.
(Ord. 2010-06. Passed 2-8-10.)