10-3-15 CONDITIONAL USE REVIEW
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It is recognized that there are special uses which, because of their unique character and unusual impact upon the use and enjoyment of neighboring properties, cannot be properly classified in any particular zone district(s) without special review consideration of those impacts upon neighboring lands and upon the public need for a particular use at a particular location.
A. Criteria for Approval: Before an application for a conditional use is approved by the Zoning Commission, it shall conform to the following criteria:
1. The proposed use shall be appropriate in the particular location, taking into account the nature of the use, its relationship to surrounding land uses and its impact on the natural environment.
2. The proposed use shall be in general compliance with the Development Evaluation Standards in this title.
3. The proposed use will not be in violation of any county, state, and federal laws.
4. The applicant shall present evidence to show approval of the landowner for the particular use, unless the land is owned by the applicant and, in such case, the applicant shall submit proof of ownership.
5. The applicant shall demonstrate that it possesses the requisite skills and experience to ensure that the particular use will be conducted in a safe and orderly manner.
6. The use will not adversely affect, in a significant manner, the public health, safety and welfare.
7. The length and size of the proposed structure must be compatible with the residential uses in the area and must also meet the setback requirements for the zone in which it is located.
B. Review Procedure: 1. The applicant shall submit a completed conditional use application form
2. Pay the appropriate application fee
3. Include any information deemed necessary and reasonable by the Planning Commission to conduct a detailed assessment of the impacts of the proposed use.
4. Planning Commission Review: The Planning Commission shall review the application, and make findings according to the criteria listed in Chapter 10-3-15(A).
5. Public Hearing: The Planning Commission shall notice/publish and hold a public hearing; the Planning Commission shall recommend approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the proposed Conditional Use to the Town Board for review.
6. The Town Board Review: At the next regularly scheduled Town Board meeting, the application shall be reviewed and a decision made; a Conditional Use shall be approved if reasonable conditions are proposed, or can be imposed, to mitigate the reasonably anticipated detrimental effects of the proposed use.
If the reasonably anticipated detrimental effects of a proposed Conditional Use cannot be mitigated by the proposal or the imposition of reasonable conditions to achieve compliance with applicable standards, the Conditional Use may be denied.
The Town Board may also remand the Conditional Use Application back to the Planning Commission for further review and evaluation.
If the Town Board denies the use, the applicant may amend and resubmit the application to the Planning Commission, or appeal the decision to the proper Appeal Authority.
C. Expiration of Conditional Use: Unless there is a substantial action under a Conditional Use permit within a period of one year from the date of approval, said permit shall be considered null and void.