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Milford City Zoning Code

13.23 Special

Uses

13.23.010 Purpose

The purpose of this title is to permit and regulate uses which by their nature require an increased level of regulation to ensure that they do not become detrimental to the health, safety and public welfare of the community.

13.23.020 Special Use Permit Required

No use mentioned in this title shall be permitted, engaged or commenced until a written permit therefore has been obtained from Milford City. Depending on the zone, certain of these uses may also require a conditional use permit.

13.23.030 Application And Filing Fee

Application for a special use permit may be made by the property owner or his authorized agent. The application shall be filed with the Milford City office personnel who shall charge and collect a filing fee for each application, as determined by resolution of the City Council.

13.23.040 Uses Permitted Subject To Special Use Permit

  1. Fortunetelling.
  2. Swap Meets.
  3. Outdoor Vending.
  4. Display of Merchandise Out of Doors.
  5. Amusement Devises
  6. Certified Farmers Markets
  7. Roadside Stands.

13.23.050 Decision

Application for a special use permit shall be reviewed by the Zoning Administration. The Zoning Administration shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove such application. Said permit shall be approved only if it has been found that such proposed use, under the conditions imposed, will not have an adverse effect on the use of public or private property in the neighborhood of the proposed use or upon the public health, safety, or general welfare. No formal public hearings need be conducted nor any notice given except to the applicant in connection with the granting or denial of such a permit.

13.23.060 Appeals Of Decision

The applicant may appeal the decision of the Zoning Administrator to the Planning and Zoning Commission within 15 days after such action or decision in which case the Planning and Zoning Commission shall have to power of denying or granting such permit and setting forth any applicable conditions relating thereto. No formal public hearing need be conducted nor any notice given except to the applicant in connection with the granting or denial of such a permit.

13.23.070 Conditions

Milford City may impose any conditions necessary to assure that said temporary use permit will not adversely affect adjoining properties, public or private, or the public health, safety and general welfare.

13.23.080 Revocation

Milford City may revoke a special use permit for violations of conditions of approval or, if it has been found that the continuance of said use is a nuisance or a danger to the public health, safety or general welfare. Said revocation may be appealed in the manner prescribed in 13.23.060.