(a) Any amendments of the proposed use or in the conditions of a previously approved special approval use permit shall be required to be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission as an amendment of a special approval use subject to the requirements set forth in this Chapter.
(b) Any decision by the City to deny a request for a special approval use permit shall be made in writing and supported by evidence contained in a written record of the proceedings of the City.
(c) A special approval use permit shall be in effect for one (1) year from the date of issuance. If the special approved use or uses and any associated improvements have not been started within one (1) year, the permit shall expire. If the improvements have been started within one (1) year from the date of issuance of the permit, the permit shall be in effect for a total of two (2) years from the date of issuance. All approved uses must be completed prior to the expiration of the special approval use permit. If the permit expires, a new special approval use permit shall be required for those improvements or uses as prescribed in this Chapter.
(d) An applicant who has been denied a Special Approval Use by the Planning Commission may appeal the decision to City Council. Any such appeal shall be made within thirty (30) days after the denial of the Special Approval Use. When considering an appeal, City Council may request additional information from the Planning Commission and/or applicant and may hold a public hearing on the issue. City Council may affirm or reverse the Planning Commission’s decision. If City Council affirms the decision, the denial of the Special Approval Use will stand. If the City Council reverses the decision of the Planning Commission it shall state, as a matter of public record, the reasons for the reversal.
(Ord. 23-2006. Passed 3-7-06.)