Exceptions to the basic provisions of the zoning district schedule shall be permitted only after the issuance of a special exception permit. An application for a special exception permit shall be filed with the Zoning Officer on a form furnished for the above purpose. The application shall be accompanied by plans and other data as prescribed in the form. A special exception permit shall be issued for the following special uses:

Application Requirements. Each application for a special exception permit shall be reviewed by the Board of Adjustment and approved by a majority vote before a use permit may be issued. The Board of Adjustment may grant or deny any application for a special exception permit following the policy hereafter set forth. An applicant denied a permit may make application for a hearing before the Board of Aldermen. The Board of Aldermen may reverse the decision of the Board of Adjustment if a three-fourths (¾) majority of the Board of Aldermen deem the issuance of a permit is necessary for the protection of the public interest.