The purpose of this section is to provide the zoning official with regulations and standards to approve, conditionally approve or deny use permits and special events in the agricultural (A), agricultural residential (AR) and forest (F) zones.

(Ord. No. 72rr, § 12.1, 1-9-2017)

Administrative use permits may be issued for uses in chapter 110.12 in the agricultural, agricultural residential, and forest zones by the zoning official, subject to the conditions specified for each use. The following conditions must also be met, by determination of the zoning official:

(1)

The use is consistent with the county comprehensive plan.

(2)

The use makes adequate provision for access, circulation, water supply, drainage and sanitary sewage disposal.

(3)

The use is beneficial to the public health, safety, and general welfare.

(Ord. No. 72rr, § 12.2, 1-9-2017)

Authorization of an administrative use permit shall be void one year after the effective date, unless a building permit has been issued, and substantial construction has taken place, or the use has commenced. However, the zoning official may extend the permit one year longer if the zoning official finds that the facts on which the permit was approved have not changed substantially.

(Ord. No. 72rr, § 12.3, 1-9-2017)

The zoning official shall prepare and distribute a notice of decision as follows:

(1)

Mailing notice to the applicant or applicant's representative, and the owner of the property.

(2)

Mailing notice to property owners within 1,000 feet of the property of intent to grant approval. Notification shall be made by certified mail (return receipt requested).

(3)

Publication of the notice in the official county newspaper of general circulation.

(4)

Distribution of the notice to the county assessor's office.

(5)

Final approval will be granted unless a request for a public hearing is filed with the county clerk within 15 calendar days of the date of the notice. If a public hearing is requested, the procedures shall be pursuant to chapter 110.48.

(6)

A statement describing the procedure for an appeal.

(Ord. No. 72rr, § 12.4, 1-9-2017)

If there is no appeal filed within 15 calendar days of the date of notice, the permit shall be issued.

(Ord. No. 72rr, § 12.5, 1-9-2017)

If the permit or renewal is denied by the zoning official, the applicant may appeal the denial to the planning and zoning commission pursuant to chapter 110.48.

(Ord. No. 72rr, § 12.6, 1-9-2017)