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ARTICLE V

- SPECIFIC CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL USE PERMIT

Sec. 98-131.- Authorized uses.

The City Council, after public hearing and proper notice to all parties affected in accordance with the notice procedures prescribed under article XII of this chapter for amending the zoning code, and after recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, may authorize the issuance of a specific use permit for zoning a specific use at a specific location within the zoning district identified within the schedule by a "CC."

(Ord. No. 253, § 1(art. V, § 1), 4-8-2004; Ord. No. 387, § 1, 12-8-2008)

Sec. 98-132. - Development standards.

(a)

The Planning and Zoning Commission in considering and determining their recommendation and the City Council in considering any request for a specific City Council use permit may require from the applicant plans, information, operating date and expert evaluation concerning the location, function and characteristics of any building or use proposed. The commission may recommend additional restrictions or conditions to carry out the spirit and intent of this chapter and to mitigate adverse effects of the proposed use. These requirements may include, but are not limited to, increased open space, loading and parking requirements, suitable landscaping and additional improvements such as curbing and sidewalks.

(b)

The City Council may in compliance with this chapter establish conditions of operations, location, arrangement and construction of any use for which a permit is authorized. In authorizing the location of any of the uses listed as specific City Council approval use permits, the City Council may impose such development standards and safeguards as the conditions and location indicate important to the welfare and protection of adjacent property from excessive noise, vibration, dust, dirt, smoke, fumes, gas, odor, expulsion, glare, offensive view or other undesirable or hazardous conditions.

(Ord. No. 253, § 1(art. V, § 2), 4-8-2004; Ord. No. 387, § 1, 12-8-2008)

Sec. 98-133. - Temporary construction buildings and storage areas; temporary subdivision sales offices.

(a)

Temporary construction buildings and storage areas. Temporary buildings and temporary building material storage areas to be used for construction purposes may be permitted for a specified period of time in accordance with the building permit. Upon completion, abandonment of construction or expiration of permit, such field offices and buildings shall be removed within 30 days, or at the direction of the city building inspector.

(b)

Temporary subdivision sales office. A temporary subdivision sales office, if otherwise permissible under this chapter, may be erected or prefabricated for use for a six-month period of time. An on-site subdivision sales office shall require a city permit renewable every six months.

(Ord. No. 253, § 1(art. V, § 3), 4-8-2004; Ord. No. 387, § 1, 12-8-2008)

Sec. 98-134. - Temporary development signs.

Temporary development and promotional signs shall comply with the Sign Regulation Ordinance of the city (chapter 66).

(Ord. No. 253, § 1(art. V, § 4), 4-8-2004; Ord. No. 387, § 1, 12-8-2008)

Sec. 98-135. - Distribution of copies of permit.

One copy of the City Council approved specific use permit shall be delivered to the owner of the property, one copy shall be filed in the office of city secretary, one copy to the building inspector, and one copy to each member of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

(Ord. No. 253, § 1(art. V, § 5), 4-8-2004; Ord. No. 387, § 1, 12-8-2008)

Sec. 98-136. - Compliance with permit; expiration of permit.

Following the issuance of a City Council approved specific use permit, the building inspector shall insure that, if the development is undertaken, it is completed in compliance with the permit. However, if a specific use permit has not been used within six months (180 calendar days) after the date approved by the City Council, the permit is automatically cancelled, which fact shall be noted over the signature of the building official on the file copies of the permit, and the owner shall be so notified in writing by the building inspector.

(Ord. No. 253, § 1(art. V, § 6), 4-8-2004; Ord. No. 387, § 1, 12-8-2008)