(A) Certain types of uses are classified as conditional uses because of their uncommon or unique characteristics, infrequency of occurrence, large area requirements, or potential for significant impact on a particular district. The village has determined that such use may be permitted and desirable in certain districts but not without consideration in each case of the effect of the use upon neighboring land and the public need for a particular use at the particular location. The application of the planning standards for determining the location and extent of such use is a planning function and not in the nature of a variance or appeal. Consequently, the conditional use procedures call for a more flexible and equitable procedure for properly accommodating such activities in the community.
(B) The purpose of this Article is to provide controllable and reasonably flexible requirements for certain kinds of uses that will allow practicable latitude for the investor, but that will, at the same time, maintain adequate provisions for the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the Village’s inhabitants.
(C) In order to accomplish such a dual objective, this chapter sets forth a review procedure that enables a more detailed consideration of each conditional use. The review considers the proposal in terms of existing zoning and land use in the vicinity of the proposed use; the design, size, operation, processes and equipment employed, and intensity of the proposed use; the impacts of the proposed use at the proposed location on the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity and general welfare, including traffic generation and movement, the amount and kinds of public facilities and services required; and whether and to what extent all appropriate feasible steps have been taken by the permit applicant to minimize or mitigate any adverse impacts of the proposed use.
(D) Review of this information by the Planning Commission is required to ensure that each proposed conditional use is consistent with the intent and objectives of the particular district in which it is to be located.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)