Lowville Town City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XII
Special Use Permits
§ 250-87 Authority.
The Planning Board is hereby authorized to review and approve, approve with modifications or disapprove special permits pursuant to Town Law § 274-b and in accordance with the standards and procedures set forth in this chapter.
§ 250-88 Applicability.
[Amended 6-19-2008 by L.L. No. 1-2008]
All uses designated as requiring a special use permit shall have a special use permit and a site plan approved by the Planning Board prior to the issuance of a zoning permit or certificate of compliance by the Zoning Officer. Upon transfer of ownership of a property for which a special use permit and site plan have been approved, a new application for a special use permit and site plan review shall not be required unless there is a change in or expansion of the use for which the original special use permit was granted, or a change in the original site plan as approved.
§ 250-89 Considerations.
A.
In considering and acting on special use permits, the Planning Board shall consider the public health, safety, welfare and comfort and convenience of the public in general, the residents of proposed developments and the residents of the immediate surrounding area.
B.
The Planning Board may prescribe such appropriate conditions and safeguards as may be required in order that the results of its action shall, to the maximum extent possible, further the accomplishment of the following objectives:
(1)
Compatibility: that the proposed use is of a character compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and in harmony with the Master/Comprehensive Plan for the community.
(2)
Public facilities: that the public facilities to service the proposed use, including water supply, sewage disposal, drainage facilities and road facilities, and any other utilities and public services are adequate for the intended level of use.
(3)
Other requirements: that the proposed use complies with all requirements for site plans as specified in Article X of this chapter and any other special requirements as may be set forth for the use in this chapter.
§ 250-90 Application and review procedure.
All applications for special use permits shall be submitted and reviewed in compliance with the submission requirements and review procedures for site plan reviews as provided in Article X of this chapter.