(A) Whenever any conditional use permit for a property is proposed, before any building permit for the erection of a permanent building on the site shall be granted, the developer or his or her authorized agent shall apply for and secure approval of the conditional use permit in accordance with the following procedures.
(1) Generally.
(a) The applicant shall file an official conditional use permit application form; submit required data, exhibits, and information; and deposit the required fee as established by resolution of Summit Township Board, except that no fee shall be required of any governmental body or agency.
(b) No part of the fee shall be returnable to the applicant.
(2) Staging.
(a) If the applicant wishes to stage the conditional use and has so indicated on the development plan, the development plan may be submitted with only those stages he or she wishes to develop at this time.
(b) Any plan which requires more than 24 months to be completed shall be required to be staged and staging plan shall be developed.
(3) Review of the development plan. The proposed conditional use must be reviewed according to the procedures and requirements outlined in §§ 150.330 et seq.
(4) Public hearing requirements. Public hearings held in accordance with § 150.348 shall take place before the Planning Commission and Township Board consider approval of the conditional use permit.
(B) The Planning Commission must provide a written statement of findings and conclusions relative to the conditional land use which specifies the basis for the decision and any conditions imposed.
(Ord. -, Article V, § 5.5.2, passed 9-12-2006)