1.

A special exception is a use that would not be appropriate generally or without restriction through the zoning district but which, if controlled as to number, area, location, or relation to the neighborhood, would promote the public health, safety, welfare, morals, order, comfort, convenience, appearance, prosperity, or general welfare. Such uses may be permitted in such zoning district as special exceptions, only if specific permission for such special exception is made in the Section.

2.

Applications for special exceptions shall be obtained from the office of the Town Clerk for submissions to the Town Planning and Zoning Board. A filing fee must accompany said application, for the purpose of covering the costs of investigation, notification, publication, and other operations incidental to the consideration of a matter by the Town Planning and Zoning Board. The amount of the fee shall be set by resolution.

3.

In the exercise of its authority in the approval of a special exception, the Town Planning and Zoning Board shall be guided by the standards set forth hereinbelow. The Planning and Zoning Board shall show in its record that the factors were considered before approval of a special exception. Special exception uses and their related accessory uses or any expansion, enlargement, or modification of an existing special exception use shall be permitted only upon authorization by the Town Planning and Zoning Board provided that the standards as set forth below have been met; which standards are as follows:

(a)

All structures shall be separated from adjacent and nearby uses by appropriate screening devices; and

(b)

Excessive vehicular traffic is not generated on residential streets; and

(c)

A vehicular parking or traffic problem is not created; and

(d)

Appropriate drives, walks and buffers are installed; and

(e)

The proposed use will make a substantial contribution to the neighborhood environment and will not infringe on the rights of properties in the vicinity of the excepted use; and

(f)

The proposed use does not endanger, restrict or impair public safety.

(Ord. No. 8-85-406, § 1, 9-17-85; Ord. No. 5-95-553, § 1, 6-6-95; Ord. No. 8-96-559, § 4, 9-4-96)