(A) In the event that an individual, business or commercial entity desires to locate within Surry County for the operation of a business endeavor that may be prohibited by this chapter, said applicant may petition the Board of County Commissioners for a public hearing for determination of:
(1) Whether the anticipated business operation would be in violation of this chapter; and
(2) Whether the Commissioners would grant a variance to the applicant to permit him or her to conduct the business under consideration.
(B) Applicants desiring to locate in new or existing industrial parks will not be required to seek a ruling from the County Commissioners or variance permit unless the park abuts a residential area in the vicinity of applicant’s plant location.
(Ord. passed 9-5-1995)