§ 52-344. Designated review authority and approval procedure.

(a)

The planning commission shall have final review authority for all special land uses.

(b)

Following submission of the required application materials the planning commission shall hold a public hearing. The zoning administrator shall notify the following persons of the application being considered, so the notice is sent not less than 15 days before the date that the application will be considered and the notices sent to:

(1)

The applicant.

(2)

The owner of the property, if different.

(3)

If the special use involves less than 11 adjacent properties. The owners of all real property within 300 feet of the boundary for the property for which the approval has been requested, as shown by the latest assessment roll, regardless of whether the owner and property is located in the city or not.

(4)

If the special use involves less than 11 adjacent properties. Occupants of any structures within 300 feet of the boundary for the property for which the approval has been requested, regardless of whether the owner and property is located in the city or not.

(5)

The general public by publication in a newspaper which circulates in the city.

(6)

The members of the planning commission.

(c)

The notice shall include:

(1)

The nature of the special use permit being requested.

(2)

The property(ies) for which the request has been made.

(3)

If the special use involves less than 11 adjacent properties, also a listing of all existing street addresses within the property(ies) which is(are) subject of the special use. (Street addresses do not need to be created and listed if no such addresses currently exist. If there are no street addresses another means of identification may be used.)

(4)

The location where the application documents can be viewed and copied prior to the date the application will be considered.

(5)

The date, time and location of when the hearing on application will take place.

(6)

The address at which written comments should be directed prior to the consideration.

(7)

For members of the commission only, a complete copy of the special use permit application and supporting documents in the record.

(d)

The planning commission shall review the application in terms of the requirements of section 52-342 and any other applicable standards contained within this chapter, Standards for approval and shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application.

(Ord. of 9-5-2006)