§ 4.5.1. Purpose.

A.

Some land uses may or may not be compatible with uses allowed in a given zoning district depending on the specific location and characteristics of the proposed use. Uses allowed by special review or minor special review are not uses by right but uses that may be approved if the applicant can demonstrate that the proposed use complies with review criteria in subsections 4.5.3 or 4.5.5.

B.

The purpose of special review and minor special review is to address potential impacts of certain land uses on existing and allowed uses in the same neighborhood. The process considers the location, design, configuration, intensity, density, natural hazards and other relevant factors pertaining to the proposed use. The county commissioners may impose conditions on the proposed use to limit or address potential negative impacts on the environment, surrounding properties, utilities and county facilities and services. The county commissioners may approve a special review or minor special review that results in more than one principal building on the same lot upon finding that the uses are compatible and together do not constitute a negative impact on the surrounding area.

(Res. No. 06172003R009, 6-17-2003)