Certain uses are designated as use by special exception. These uses are not permitted as of right and require a determination that they satisfy the following general standards and comply with the standards specific to each use herein. The application and review procedures are set forth in Article IX below.

A. A use by special exception shall comply with and satisfy all of the following general standards:

(1) The use shall not endanger the public health, safety or welfare nor deteriorate the environment, if it is located on the property where it is proposed;
(2) The use shall comply with the performance standards and all generally applicable regulations in Article VI: Nonconformities;
(3) Ingress, egress and traffic circulation on the property shall be designed to ensure safety and access by emergency vehicles and to minimize congestion and the impact on local streets; and
(4) For all uses that are subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the applicant shall certify that all applicable ADA requirements have been met in the design.

B. A use by special exception shall comply with and satisfy all standards applicable to that use.

 

The Board shall have the power to hear and decide on applications for uses by special exception that are determined to be in harmony with its general purpose and intent and in accordance with the standards set forth in Article III: Specific Use Regulations, § 210-302: Uses by special exception (SE). The Board shall approve a use by special exception only if it meets all applicable requirements of Article III: Specific Use Regulations, § 210-302: Uses by special exception (SE). In granting a use by special exception, the Board may attach such reasonable safeguards, in addition to those expressed in this chapter, as it may deem necessary to properly implement this chapter and protect the public health, safety and welfare.

See also Summary of Application Requirements.