In order to provide for the most appropriate use of land throughout the district and giving the maximum consideration to the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses in the area affected by this chapter, special exceptions in the form of conditional uses are hereby established.

(Prior Code, § 56-461) (Am. Ord. 3840, § 1, 4-3-2012)

   The City Council may, by special permit, after referral to and recommendation from the Planning Commission and public hearing, authorize the establishment of special exceptions in the form of conditional uses designated in the district regulations if it is found that the location and characteristics of the use will not be injurious to the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the area. An application for a special use permit which has been denied cannot be resubmitted for 2 years.

(Prior Code, § 56-462) (Am. Ord. 3840, § 1, 4-3-2012)

   (A)   Conditional uses shall conform to the intent and purpose of this chapter and the following requirements.

      (1)   The use shall conform to all other applicable ordinances, laws and regulations of any governmental jurisdiction.

      (2)   The use shall have adequate water, sewer and drainage facilities.

      (3)   Ingress and egress shall be so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets.

      (4)   The use shall in all other respects conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it is located.

      (5)   The use shall be in harmony with the character of the area and the most appropriate use of the land.

   (B)   The Planning Commission and the City Council, in considering an application for a conditional use, may consider, among other things, the most appropriate use of land, the conservation and stabilization of the value of property, adequate open space for light and air, concentration of population, congestion of public streets and the promotion of public safety, health, convenience and comfort. The City Council may stipulate and require such conditions and restrictions upon the conditional use and operation deemed necessary for the protection of the public interest and to secure compliance with this chapter.

(Prior Code, § 56-463) (Am. Ord. 3840, § 1, 4-3-2012)