1. The City Council of the City of Republic may, by special use permit following a public hearing advertised as provided in Section 405.980 of the Code of the City of Republic, authorize the location of any of the following buildings or uses unless otherwise prohibited by this Chapter.
   1. Any public building erected and used by any department of the City, County, State or Federal Government in any zoning district.
   2. Commercial amusement or recreational development for temporary or seasonal periods in any zoning district.
   3. Cemetery or mausoleum on a site of twenty (20) acres or more; provided that any mausoleum shall be located at least two hundred (200) feet from any street or lot line in any zoning district.
   4. Hospitals and institutions, except institutions for criminals and for persons who are mentally ill or have contagious diseases in any commercial or manufacturing zoning district; provided however, that such buildings may occupy not over twenty-five percent (25%) of the total area of the lot or tract and will not have any serious depreciating effect upon the value of the surrounding property; and provided further, that the buildings shall be set back from all yard lines heretofore established an additional distance of not less than two (2) feet for every foot of building height, and that adequate off-street parking space will be provided.
   5. Greenhouses and plant nurseries, including the growing and cultivating of plants and trees, which may include wholesale or retail sales of plants, trees, and related nursery items as an accessory activity, in any zoning district.
   6. Radio or television broadcasting tower or station over fifty (50) feet in height in any zoning district.
   7. (Reserved)
   8. Guyed or lattice telecommunication towers located in "AG" or "C-2" Districts, when complying with the regulations in Section 405.170(B)(8).
   9. Monopole telecommunications towers located in any district, when complying with the regulations in Section 405.170(B)(8).
   10. Group day-care homes in any single-family residential district with the permit to have a five-year limit and the permit may be renewed following the process set forth in Section 405.680. [Ord. No. 15-01 §1, 1-26-2015]
   11. Commercial office uses located in any residential district which are associated with low traffic volumes.
   12. Neighborhood markets and convenience stores located in residential districts.
   13. (Reserved)
   14. Temporary Vendor Sites in agricultural, commercial, and manufacturing zoning districts, which allow for the retail sale by multiple traveling or temporary vendors, under tents, canopies, or in mobile vending vehicles, which may include farmers markets or similar type seasonal sales and may not operate more than three consecutive days in any seven days period; such permits shall have a five-year limit with the permit renewal following the process set forth in Section 405.680.
       
       Permanent Vendor Sites in agricultural, commercial, and manufacturing zoning districts, which allow for the retail sale by multiple traveling or temporary vendors, under tents, canopies, or in mobile vending vehicles, which may include food truck parks; such sites must meet the parking, surfacing, and landscaping requirements for commercial development.
       
   15. Veterinary facility or similar establishment located in the AG, C-2, C-3, M-1, or M-2 Districts for the treatment and boarding of all animals, large and small.
   16. Boat, vehicle, and self-storage facilities located in a C-2, C-3, M-1, or M-2 Zoning District.
   17. Vehicular Tow Yards located in a C-2, C-3, M-1, or M-2 Zoning District.
   18. Data Centers located in an M-2 Zoning District.
   19. Other uses not specifically listed in this Chapter that the City Council determines to be of a similar nature and character to the uses permitted in the applicable zoning district, and that are not contrary to public interest the general intent of this Chapter.
       
2. Buildings and land uses permitted by a Special Use Permit must conform to the following criteria and ensure the building or use in the proposed location:
   1. Will not endanger the public’s health or safety;
   2. Will be in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan and other plans adopted by the City Council; and
   3. Will be in harmony with the area in which it is located.

[Ord. No. 03-56 §1, 8-25-2003; Ord. No. 11-03 §1, 3-28-2011; Ord. No. 11-20 §3, 8-8-2011]

Before the issuance of any special permit for any of the above buildings or uses, the application therefore shall be submitted to the City Planning and Zoning Commission for study and report regarding the effect of such proposed building or use upon the character of the neighborhood and upon traffic conditions, public utility facilities and other matters pertaining to the public health, public safety or general welfare. A processing fee, as provided for in the fee schedule found in Section 805.050, shall be paid to the City upon receipt of an application for a special use permit. No action shall be taken upon any application for a proposed building or use above referred to until and unless the report of the Commission has been filed, but such report shall be made within sixty (60) days after the matter has been referred to it. If the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends against the issuance of the special permit, then it may be issued only by an affirmative three-fourths (¾) vote of the City Council.

[CC 1999 §26-62; Ord. No. 03-80 §1, 11-24-2003]