Section 26-327, 26-339, 26-335, 26-336, 26-337, 26-338, 26-338.1

Other

• Conditional useConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. permit expiration after cessation1 years

  If the use authorized by the conditional use permit ceases for a period of more than one (1) year, the conditional use permit shall expire.

• Conditional useConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. permit duration2 years

  A conditional use permit shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of approval.

• Special exception for heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. increase

  The Board may grant a special exception to increase the maximum height requirement in any zoning district, provided that the Board finds that: 1. The increase is necessary to accommodate the proposed use; 2. The increase will not adversely affect the character of the surrounding area; 3. The increase will not result in a building or structure that is incompatible with the surrounding area; and 4. The increase is in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.

• Special exception for landscaping modification

  The Board may grant a special exception to modify the landscaping, buffering, or screening requirements of this Zoning Ordinance, provided that the Board finds that: 1. The modification is necessary to accommodate the proposed use; 2. The modification will not adversely affect the character of the surrounding area; 3. The modification will not result in a reduction in the effectiveness of the landscaping, buffering, or screening; and 4. The modification is in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.

• Special exception for Rural Village areas

  The Board may grant a special exception for properties located in areas designated as Rural Village in the Comprehensive Plan, provided that the Board finds that: 1. The proposed use is consistent with the Rural Village designation in the Comprehensive Plan; 2. The proposed use is compatible with the existing character of the Rural Village area; 3. The proposed use will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare; 4. The proposed use will not result in a significant increase in traffic, noise, or other impacts on the surrounding area; and 5. The proposed use is in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.

• Special exception for sign modification

  The Board may grant a special exception to modify the sign regulations of this Zoning Ordinance, provided that the Board finds that: 1. The modification is necessary to accommodate the proposed use; 2. The modification will not adversely affect the character of the surrounding area; 3. The modification will not result in a sign that is incompatible with the surrounding area; and 4. The modification is in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.

• Special exception permit expiration after cessation1 years

  If the use authorized by the special exception permit ceases for a period of more than one (1) year, the special exception permit shall expire.

• Special exception permit duration2 years

  A special exception permit shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of approval.

• Special exception for lot widthLot widthHow wide a lot must be, usually measured at the front setback line. reduction in R-1, R-2, R-3

  The Board may grant a special exception to reduce the minimum lot width requirement in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts, provided that the Board finds that: 1. The reduction is necessary to accommodate the proposed use; 2. The reduction will not adversely affect the character of the surrounding area; 3. The reduction will not result in a lot that is inadequate for the proposed use; and 4. The reduction is in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.