§ 1360. Standards for special use application decisions.

The planning commission and the board of commissioners should consider the following standards for any special use application, giving due weight or priority to those factors that are appropriate to the circumstances of each proposal:

(a)

Will the proposed special use be consistent with the stated purpose of the zoning district in which it will be located?

(b)

Is the proposed special use compatible with the goals, objectives, purpose and intent of the comprehensive plan?

(c)

Will the establishment of the special use impede the normal and orderly development of surrounding property for uses predominant in the area?

(d)

Is the location and character of the proposed special use consistent with a desirable pattern of development for the locality in general?

(e)

Is or will the type or functional classification of street providing access to the use be adequate to serve the proposed special use?

(f)

Is or will access into and out of the property be adequate to provide for traffic and pedestrian safety, the anticipated volume of traffic flow, and access by emergency vehicles?

(g)

Are or will public facilities such as schools, water or sewer utilities, and police or fire protection be adequate to serve the special use?

(h)

Are or will refuse, service, parking and loading areas on the property be located or screened to protect other properties in the area from such adverse effects as noise, light, glare or odor?

(i)

Will the hours and manner of operation of the special use have one or more adverse effects on other properties in the area?

(j)

Will the height, size or location of the buildings or other structures on the property be compatible with the height, size or location of buildings or other structures on neighboring properties?

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)