§ 27-160. Required findings needed to recommend a special exception.

The community development board may not recommend for approval a special exception unless it makes a positive finding, based on substantial competent evidence, on each of the following, to the extent applicable:

(1)

The proposed use is consistent with the comprehensive plan;

(2)

The proposed use would be compatible with the general character of the area, considering the population density; the design, density, scale, location, and orientation of existing and permissible structures in the area; property values; and the location of existing similar uses;

(3)

The proposed use would not have an environmental impact inconsistent with the health, safety and welfare of the community;

(4)

The proposed use would not generate or otherwise cause conditions that would have a detrimental effect on vehicular traffic, pedestrian movement, or parking inconsistent with the health, safety and welfare of the community;

(5)

The proposed use would not have a detrimental effect on the future development of the area as allowed in the comprehensive plan;

(6)

The proposed use would not result in the creation of objectionable or excessive noise, light, vibration, fumes, odors, dust or physical activities inconsistent with existing or permissible uses in the area;

(7)

The proposed use would not overburden existing public services and facilities; and

(8)

The proposed use meets all other requirements as provided for elsewhere in this Code.

(Ord. No. 2004-10, § 1, 10-4-04; Ord. No. 2007-11, § 2, 9-4-07; Ord. No. 2010-14, § 30, 9-7-10)