Any owner of property for which a Special Use is proposed, or any agent thereof, may apply for a Special Use permit by filing an application with the Zoning Inspector.
(a) After reviewing the application and determining that it is complete, the Zoning Inspector shall transmit copies of the application to the Planning Commission along with other agencies and organizations deemed necessary. If all information required is not provided, the Zoning Inspector shall promptly notify the applicant of the items needed.
(b) Within thirty (30) calendar days following the determination that the application is complete, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing.
(c) Notice of such hearing shall be given in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the City at least ten (10) calendar days before the date of said hearing.
(1) The notice shall set forth the time and place of the hearing, and shall provide a summary explanation of the Special Use proposed.
(2) A sign of general notice shall also be posted on the property in question.
(d) Following the hearing, but within thirty (30) calendar days after the determination that the application is complete, the Planning Commission shall make a decision.
(e) The decision may be appealed by any interested party in writing to City Council if such appeal is made within thirty (30) days following the decision of the Planning Commission. The written appeal must be filed with the Municipal Administrator. On receipt of the written appeal, the Council shall discuss the appeal at a second public hearing and shall make a decision whether to grant the special use.
(Ord. 2008-06. Passed 4-14-08.)